Learn about our Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care, a program designed to educate and prepare care staff to provide optimal care for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) living in care communities. Learn tips about caring for your residents and clients living with Parkinson’s.

Speakers

Joan Gardner, RN, BSN & Rose Wichmann, PT
Community Partners National Co-Directors

This program is designed for staff at skilled nursing homes, assisted living communities, in-patient rehabilitation centers, and home care/hospice agencies across the country.

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

Some non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease may not be easy to discuss. With a focus on mental and emotional health, this program will provide an overview of common concerns, how to talk about them with healthcare providers or loved ones, and strategies for coping including music therapy.

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.

Parkinson’s disease can create many challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. This program provides information on how Parkinson's disease affects sleep quality and addresses ways you can get a better night's sleep while living with PD.

Speakers

Cynthia S. Reed, MD, Parkinson's Wellness Clinic
Dev Ashish, PhD, Banner Health

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 & Resource Fair* begins at 10:00 a.m. and the program starts at 11:00 a.m. 

Most people with Parkinson’s disease will experience changes in speech, voice and swallowing at some point during the course of the disease. Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing and communication problems in PD.

*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

Speakers

Meka S. Benson, MCD, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
ChristianaCare

Sarah Burton-Romero, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Widener University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic

Mindy Myers, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
University of Delaware Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

On-site parking is available. Lunch will be served.

Check-in & Resource Fair* begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program starts at 12:00 p.m. 

There are many non-motor challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease that may not always be easy to discuss. With a focus on mood, sleep disturbances, and fatigue, this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers and/or loved ones.

*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

Speakers

Kathrin LaFaver, MD
Neurologist
Department of Neurology
Albany Med Health System

Paul Glovinsky, PhD, FAASM
Former Clinical Director
St. Peter’s Sleep Center, Albany, NY
Private Practice, New York, NY

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 & Resource Fair* begins at 10 a.m. and the program starts at 11:00 a.m. 

After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson’s disease may become more challenging. Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and new strategies available for managing them.

*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

Speakers

Benjamin Dorfman, MD
Hartford Healthcare Medical Center- Chase Family Movement Disorders

Amanda Horn, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Work Lead Movement Disorders 
Parkinson’s Foundation Center Coordinator
Hartford Healthcare, Chase Family Movement Disorders Center

On-site parking is available. Lunch will be served.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation Great Lakes Chapter for Navigating Advancing Needs! 

Check-in starts at 12:00 p.m. and the program starts at 1:00 p.m.

Navigating Parkinson’s disease involves looking ahead, learning and adjusting as symptoms and needs change. This program addresses some of the challenges of advancing PD and explores strategies to prepare for the future, including how to evolve your care plans and treatments throughout progression so you can live your best life with PD now.

Speakers

Jennifer Saigal, MD
University of Michigan Neurology Clinic

Erin Cecchi, LMSW
University of Michigan Movement Disorders Program

Kristy M. Brown, LMT
University of Michigan Tai Chi Fall Prevention at the Turner Senior Resource Center

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

This program is presented in partnership with Michigan Medicine.

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.

Speaker

Kristen Matulis, DNP, AGNP-C
Movement Disorders, Nurse Practitioner
Department of Neurology
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

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.