Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.

The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Learn more about bringing an event to your area

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Cognitive changes, including slowness in thinking, decreased attention span and difficulty finding words, can often occur in Parkinson’s disease. These changes, along with memory loss, can be frustrating and challenging for the person with Parkinson’s and those close to them.  This webinar will review the cognitive and memory changes in Parkinson’s as well as practical strategies to help with daily activities.

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Speaker

Greg Pontone, MD, MHS
The Louis and Roberta Fixel Chair 
Division Chief, Aging, Behavioral, and Cognitive Neurology
Co-Director of the Fixel Neuropsychiatry Program
University of Florida College of Medicine
Professor, Department of Neurology

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Parkinson’s is a complex disease with many symptoms that can lead to complications, such as falls and pneumonia. At the same time, people with Parkinson’s disease are at risk for other medical conditions that occur in the general population, including heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes.  Learn about coordination of care, medication management and what to know to achieve the best long-term outcomes.

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Speaker

Christina Swan, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurological Sciences & Fellowship Director 
Division of Movement Disorders
Rush University Medical Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Apathy can significantly impact the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This invisible symptom can make it difficult to maintain interest in daily activities and to effectively manage PD symptoms. Apathy can be frustrating for people with Parkinson’s, care partners and loved ones, but understanding it as a symptom and finding ways to cope with it are key to ensuring a good quality of life

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Speaker

Aaron C. Malina, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinical Neuropsychology 
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Function and Mobility Series

Understand how rehabilitation professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and others work together to maximize functional abilities and quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s. This webinar will emphasize the important role these professionals play in managing symptoms, utilizing assistive devices and coping with the physical impact of PD.

Speaker

Terry Ellis, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist Neurologic Physical Therapy
Professor & Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Director: Center for Neurorehabilitation
Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Function and Mobility Series

Self-motivation drives us to keep going, to take opportunities, and to show commitment to what we want to achieve. In this webinar, we bridge self-motivation with meaningful activity that is tailored to an individual’s needs and preferences. We will explore tasks of daily living, physical function, and the importance of engaging in meaningful activity.

Speaker

Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L
Director of Professional & Community Education
Lewy Body Dementia Association

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Check-in starts at 9 a.m. MDT.

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation on Saturday, June 8th at the Aspen Chapel for a Parkinson’s Foundation 101 in-person program highlighting important resources such as recommended exercises, hospital safety, a Helpline available to you and much more.

Light snacks and coffee will be served.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. ET.

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms, available treatments, and effective strategies for managing them. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter in partnership with Senior Medicare Patrol.