Join us every Monday as our expert speaker leads you in guided relaxation techniques to help boost brain power and reduce stress.

Speaker

Crista Ellis, BS, RYT-200 - Yoga and Meditation teacher, Community Engagement Manager, Parkinson's Foundation

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

The Role of the Black Church: A Conversation About Dementia & Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Fayron Epps

Program begins at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Join us for fellowship, learning, food, and an interactive discussion about the role of the Black church in supporting those affected by dementia and Parkinson's disease. Attendees will hear from Dr. Fayron Epps, Associate Professor of Nursing at Emory University and Founder of Alter. Pastor Frederick Smith of the Bridge Christian Center will provide an opening prayer and welcome. People with Parkinson's disease will share their experiences. 

There is no charge to attend, but registration is encouraged. This program is open to community members, faith-based leaders, and anyone in the community interested in learning more.

Speakers:

Fayron Epps, PhD, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing, Emory University

Dr. Epps has devoted her 20+ year career as a nurse leader to reducing health disparities for underserved populations through innovative, culturally relevant programs for the Black community. She works closely with an interdisciplinary team to promote quality of life for Black families affected by chronic illnesses. Dr. Epps serves on the Board of Directors for the Southern Gerontological Society and the Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter.

Pastor Frederick J. Smith
Founder and Senior Pastor, Bridge Christian Center

People with Parkinson's Disease 

Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Wellness Series

Living with a chronic and progressive disease like Parkinson’s disease (PD) is no small feat. While PD can feel overwhelming at times, finding ways to connect with meaning and purpose, stay on track with your goals and maintain a strong support network can improve quality of life. Building a healthy, balanced routine can also promote well-being.

Join us to learn from people living with Parkinson’s and PD specialists about ways to actively influence your mental narrative and improve your overall health during this candid, virtual conversation.

Speakers

Paul French, Person with Parkinson's
PD Advocate and Board Member of the Parkinson's Association of the Rockies

Lou Eisenbrandt, Person with Parkinson's
Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council, Member

Gregory Pontone, MD, MHS
Johns Hopkins, Parkinson's Disease Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Director

Terry Ellis, PhD, PT , FAPTA
Boston University, Professor & Chair; Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent

Bradley McDaniels, PhD, CRC
University of North Texas, College of Health & Public Service, Assistant Professor

Franchino Porciuncula PT, DPT, PhD
Center of Neurorehabilitation, Boston University

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

Check-in starts at 12 p.m. ET

This program will cover various treatment options for Parkinson’s Disease, from exercise, therapies, medications, and surgery options.

Speakers

Dr. Fernando Pagan

Dr. Yasar Torres-Yaghi

More speakers are to be announced.

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.

Check-in and exhibitor tables open at 2 p.m. ET

Parkinson’s disease effects multiple aspects of a person’s life. Join us and learn about some of the cognitive, emotional, and movement symptoms that can come with Parkinson’s, hear from top researchers in the state about advancements in treatments and care, and get connected with local wellness classes and support groups so that you can live your best life with Parkinson’s.

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.

Expert Speakers:

Mitesh Lotia, MD
Movement Disorder Neurologist, AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute

Dawn Bowers, PhD, ABPP/CN
Neuropsychologist, UF Departments of Neurology and Clinical & Health Psychology
UF Research Foundation Professor, the Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Expert Panelists:

Moderator: Joanne August, MSN, BSN
OPS Research Scholar 
UF Departments of Neurology & Movement Disorder 

Laura Patrick, PT, DPT
Clinical Neuro Program Manager, AdventHealth

Mia Watler, MSW
Brain Health Clinical Social Worker, AdventHealth

Tammy Dunseath
Genesis Health Clubs Brownwood

Gary Canner, Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador & Person with Parkinson's
Joan Canner, Gary's Spouse and Care Partner

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

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 vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while 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.