Wellness Wednesday

While still in the developmental stage, genetic and cell-based therapies hold some promise for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This webinar will review the basics of gene and cell-based therapies.  We will discuss what these therapies may or may not accomplish for the person with Parkinson’s as well as what to expect in terms of the treatment process.

Speaker

Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, MD
Medical Director, Movement Disorders Neuromodulation & Brain Circuit Therapeutics
Associate Professor, Neurology and Neurosurgery
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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 want to thank this webinar's sponsor, Blue Rock, for supporting our mission.

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Join us for an interactive session filled with fun, simple games designed to foster connection, creativity, and confidence, all while sharing plenty of laughs. We'll also explore the power of storytelling in health and discuss how you can reshape your personal narrative to enhance your quality of life.

Speaker

Robert Cochrane, PhD
Founder of Yes, And...eXercise! a 501(c)3
www.yesandexercise.org

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

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

In-person check-in, vendor visits, coffee and community time starts at 10 a.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

Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN
Rush University Medical Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Sarah Mitchell Chen, LCSW, APHSW-C
Rush University Medical Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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.

Wellness Wednesday

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 and available treatments. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD.

Speaker

Matthew Burns, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Movement Disorders Specialist
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, University of Florida Health
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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 want to thank this webinar's sponsor, Biogen's Luma Study, for supporting our mission.

The Parkinson's Foundation is pleased to join the Hawai'i community again this year!

Parkinson's research is important to finding better treatments and improving care. At this program, attendees will learn about what's new in research, how research shapes treatments, and about care strategies for managing Parkinson’s symptoms.

People with Parkinson’s, their loved ones, and health providers are invited to join us for a Resource Fair, exercise demonstrations, table activities, raffles and giveaways, and lunch. This event will also feature PD GENEration, a research study offering genetic testing and counseling for people with a confirmed PD diagnosis.

Registration, parking and meals are provided at no cost to attendees, but registration is required.

SPEAKERS: Michiko Bruno, MD; Web Ross, MD; Fay Gao, MD

Join us at the Moving Day NC Triangle kickoff event (join in-person or virtually) to learn more about the Parkinson’s Foundation research initiatives and to learn about activities being planned for Moving Day NC Triangle.

Hear from Dr. James Beck, the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Chief Scientific Officer, and meet other walkers & individuals who are just as dedicated to our local Parkinson’s community as you are. All registered Moving Day participants are invited. RSVP is required for attendance.

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.

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

Speaker: 
Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti, MD, FAASM, FAAN  Barrow Neurological Institute

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead. Learn about how Parkinson's can impact sleep.

Speakers: 
Zolton Mari, MD, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Lucille Carriere, PhD, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Wellness Wednesday

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.

Speaker

Carrie McBreen, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lake City Speech & Voice Therapy, PLLC

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

 
Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead. Learn about how Parkinson's can impact thinking and mood.

Speakers: 
Laura Pesántez Pacheco, MD, University of Utah 
Patty Shang, PT, DPT, NCS, Intermountain Health