In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session. Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice. 

Speaker

Taylor Rush, Ph.D.
Health Psychologist, Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs, Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic

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.

We all think. Mindfulness won’t stop that. What mindfulness can do is help us be aware of our thoughts so that we can put attention and energy into the thoughts that serve us, and let go of the thoughts that aren’t helpful. In this session, we will discuss how this works and offer a guided meditation on awareness of thoughts.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice. 

Speaker

Devon Hase
Author, Meditation Teacher 

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.

Develop tools to practice patience and accept what is beyond control. A session to nurture inner peace amidst the uncertainties of life with Parkinson’s.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice. 

Speaker

Crista Ellis, E-RYT, B.Sc
Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Life Coach, Founder of Rising Rose Yoga
Senior Community Engagement Manager, Parkinson's Foundation
 

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.

In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session. Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice. 

Speaker

Taylor Rush, Ph.D
Health Psychologist, Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs, Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic

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.

Emotions can be overwhelming, especially for those of us managing a chronic illness. In this session, we will look at how to use mindfulness to tend our emotions and find the wisdom that lives in every feeling. 

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice. 

Speaker

Nico Hase, PhD 
Author, Meditation Teacher 

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.

In this special Mindfulness Monday session, we’ll be joined by someone with lived experience supporting a loved one with Parkinson’s. Through gentle reflection and grounding practices, this session invites you to reconnect with the present moment, cultivate inner steadiness, and create space for compassion—both for yourself and others. Open to all, this session offers a calm and supportive pause to begin your week.

Speaker

Barbara Leffler, PhD, RN
Retired Clinical Psychologist and Registered Nurse
Care Partner to her husband living with Parkinson's
Parkinson’s Foundation Hospital Lead Ambassador

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.

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.

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In-person Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. ET

Join us for a comprehensive and engaging educational program featuring a team of experienced professionals who will share valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate your Parkinson’s journey with confidence.

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

Featured Speakers:

Evan M. Johnson, MD
Piedmont Neurology

Paulette Lewis, MPT, DPT, CSRS, CSST
Neu-Level Therapy and Wellness

Kathryn (Katie) Harris, MS, CCC-SLP
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Lynnette M. Dunn, MSW
Piedmont's Sixty Plus Program

Carolee Horner, MS, NBC-HWC
Nutrition for PD

Kelley Napier, CELA
Georgia Estate & Elder Law, LLC

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter, in collaboration with Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Neurology.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms goes beyond traditional medications, with complementary therapies and holistic approaches offering additional support. This program introduces participants to non-drug options—such as massage, acupuncture, red light therapy, and CBD—that can help relieve symptoms and enhance daily well-being. By exploring functional medicine's focus on root causes and whole-body wellness, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how these therapies can address symptoms and improve overall quality of life, providing a more balanced and individualized approach to PD management.

Speaker

Britt A. Stone, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Clinical Director — Vanderbilt Neurology Main Campus Clinics
Medical Director — Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Division of Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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.