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Episode 148: How to Prevent Sudden “Off” Episodes

“Off” episodes can become a troubling aspect of Parkinson’s disease (PD), especially as the disease progresses. These are periods in the day when the effect of levodopa medication wears off, either suddenly or gradually, with a return of motor or non-motor symptoms. 

The good news is that there are several ways to try to minimize “off” episodes, including medication timing, medication adjustments, and add-on medications. In this podcast episode, Dr. George Kannarkat, a movement disorders fellow at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, discusses “off” episodes, their causes, strategies that people can use today to minimize them, and what new technologies are here or coming along to help lessen them.

Released: April 4, 2023

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Community Walk Effingham

9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST
Free
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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

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Moving Day Boston

9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide everything people with Parkinson’s need to live better — from lifesaving resources to delivering quality care to more than 196,700 people living with Parkinson’s to improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

 

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Finding Connection and Support While Living with PD

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Free
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Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Wellness Series

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience a wide range of mood, thinking and physical changes that can negatively impact how they engage with the world around them. Trouble moving, fear, or even stigma surrounding the diagnosis may lead to avoiding social situations. Interestingly, research suggests that lack of social connection may impact quality of life even more than tremor. Connecting with people who can relate to your experience, accepting support and finding ways to engage with your family, friends and community can help you overcome isolation and improve your quality of life. 

Join us for a candid, virtual discussion about the benefits and challenges of maintaining strong social ties in Parkinson’s.

Speakers

Travis Turner, PhD, Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor and Director of the Neuropsychology Division, Medical University of South Carolina

Indira Subramanian, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist
Director VA Southwest VAMC Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC); Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA

Alharvey Parker, Person with Parkinson’s

Gregory Monroe, Person with Parkinson's

Tracy Montoya, Person with Parkinson's

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

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Sage Therapeutics

 

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

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Moving Day Los Angeles

8:30 am to 12:00 pm PST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide everything people with Parkinson’s need to live better — from lifesaving resources to delivering quality care to more than 196,700 people living with Parkinson’s to improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

 

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Moving Day Nashville

9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST
Free

Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide everything people with Parkinson’s need to live better — from lifesaving resources to delivering quality care to more than 196,700 people living with Parkinson’s to improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

Moving Day Atlanta

9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Free

Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide everything people with Parkinson’s need to live better — from lifesaving resources to delivering quality care to more than 196,700 people living with Parkinson’s to improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

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Unidos: Aprendamos sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson

Virtual ( Zoom )
9:00 am to 12:30 pm CST
Gratis

Acompáñenos para un programa educativo en Chicago, IL. Escuche a especialistas en Parkinson, además de conocer recursos y la oportunidad de participar en el estudio de PDGENEration.

Entenderá cómo avanza la enfermedad de Parkinson, aprenderá cómo afecta el Parkinson a la salud mental, conocerá los beneficios de los ejercicios y aumentará su conocimiento acerca de los estudios de investigación.

Inscríbase en persona

Inscríbase en línea

Este programa es gratuito y está disponible para cualquier persona interesada, incluyendo a las personas con Parkinson y sus familiares, amigos, personas de apoyo y promotores de salud.


Para los asistentes presenciales: Registro, brunch, visitas a los auspiciantes y mesa PD GENE a las 9:00 a.m.

Para los asistentes virtuales, a través de Zoom: La transmisión en directo será de 10:00 a.m. a 12:15 p.m. horas.

SEGURIDAD COVID: La salud y seguridad de nuestros participantes, patrocinadores, voluntarios y personal son nuestra máxima prioridad. Seguimos pendientes de las recomendaciones de los CDC y nos apegaremos a los lineamientos estatales y locales en vigor el día del evento referentes a COVID. Se harán ajustes, de ser necesario.

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Moving Day DFW

9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide everything people with Parkinson’s need to live better — from lifesaving resources to delivering quality care to more than 196,700 people living with Parkinson’s to improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

Moving Day Mississippi

9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST
Free
Moving Day banner - Multigenerational family standing in front of a hand-drawn Moving Day logo at the Parkinson's Foundation walk

Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide everything people with Parkinson’s need to live better — from lifesaving resources to delivering quality care to more than 196,700 people living with Parkinson’s to improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.

Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.

Upcoming Events

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