Educational Events

Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium

Virtual ( Zoom )
9:00 am to 1:30 pm EST
FREE
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Join us to discuss Parkinson's symptoms, treatments, and progression while we explore important factors in helping live your best life, including diet, exercise, and staying connected. This program will also feature a live Q & A with Parkinson's experts.

Expert Speakers:

Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN
Professor of Neurology and Chief of Movement Disorders Divisions
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. 

Event Volunteers Needed! Service hours and lunch are provided. To sign up and learn more, visit: Volunteer sign-up here

Stay tuned for more information!


For in-person attendees: Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.

For virtual attendees via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10 a.m.


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

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Raise Awareness

Our Top Parkinson’s Awareness Month Videos

Hi! I'm Pam!

This April, you met PAM, our guide to Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Each week, PAM shared essential tips and resources to give people helpful information about Parkinson’s disease (PD). 

Check out PAM’s top videos below:  

1. 10 early signs of Parkinson’s  

Learn more about the early signs of Parkinson's.  

2. PD Symptoms 101 & Managing Them 

Learn more about the movement and non-movement symptoms of Parkinson's.  

3. Stages of Parkinson's 

Learn more about the stages of Parkinson's.  

4. Parkinson's Research

Explore Parkinson’s research studies on the Foundation's Join a Study page. 

The Parkinson’s Foundation mission to help people live better with Parkinson’s continues strong year-round. Here are some ways you can help us raise PD awareness right now:  

Advancing Research

Fueling Discovery: 9 Research Projects Funded by Parkinson’s Foundation Grants

Researcher working on computer

Taking on a disease as complex as Parkinson’s disease (PD) requires the best scientific minds in the world and the ability to fund innovative ideas. The next Parkinson’s research breakthrough can happen in any lab, at any time. Parkinson’s Foundation research grants exist to decipher this disease and find new ways to stop it from progressing. 

“Many of our grant-funded researchers pursue high-risk projects unlikely to receive federal funding. These projects push the envelope of research and are the kinds of projects the Parkinson’s community eagerly awaits — those that explore the potential for new treatments based on the science behind Parkinson’s,” said James Beck, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Parkinson's Foundation. 

Explore nine Parkinson’s Foundation-funded studies below divided into three critical research avenues:  

  • New movement symptom treatments. 

  • How gut bacteria and PD are related. 

  • How aging impacts PD development and progression. 

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Go in depth into each study below:  

Investigating how gut bacteria play a role in PD 

1. Searching for gut bacteria that may lead to PD. 

Chris Smillie, PhD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Impact Award, is using cutting-edge genetic techniques to find bacterial cells associated with PD, identify how their activity and function may contribute to the disease and how we might be able to target gut bacteria to slow, stop or prevent disease progression.

Learn more

2. How gut bacteria influence levodopa effectiveness. 

Christine Olson, PhD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Launch Award and a previous Postdoctoral Fellow, is researching a certain type of bacteria in the gut she suspects may impact the effectiveness of levodopa. She’s also investigating whether there are ways to use targeted antibiotics to improve levodopa use.

Learn more

3. Exploring gut health biomarkers as early indicators for PD. 

Trisha Pasricha, MD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Impact Award, aims to compare the gut biology of people with and without Parkinson’s using new technology to discover the biomarkers of PD-linked bloating and nausea to improve future diagnoses.

Learn more

Searching for treatments for movement symptoms 

4. Using ultrasound stimulation to address freezing of gait.

Amitabh Bhattacharya, PhD, recipient of the Parkinson’s Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, is investigating if non-invasive ultrasound stimulation could reduce freezing of gait symptoms without the need for invasive surgery.

Learn more

5. Treating levodopa-induced movement symptoms.

Jeroen Habets, MD, PhD, recipient of the Parkinson’s Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, is working to identify brain wave “biomarkers” of levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID), highlighting regions of the brain that go awry during LID and could be targeted by magnetic stimulation therapy to reduce or eliminate LID completely.

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6. Improving deep brain stimulation to treat movement symptoms. 

Coralie de Hemptinne, PhD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award  is searching for a way to improve deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for PD by developing a process that would automatically program DBS devices.

Learn more

Studying how aging impacts PD development and progression 

7. Boosting brain immune cells as a new preventative PD therapy. 

Rebecca Wallings, PhD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Launch Award, is investigating how aging impairs a certain type of immune cell outside the brain — and how this impairment impacts cells within the brain that contribute to the development of PD.

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8. Exploring DNA “safety caps” as a source of neuron loss in PD. 

Edward Burton, MD, PhD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Impact Award, is researching how the damage of telomeres, the protective “caps” on chromosomes linked to aging, may contribute to neuron loss in Parkinson’s.

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9. Untangling the connections between inflammation, aging and PD. 

Sarah Talley, PhD, recipient of the Parkinson’s Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, is studying how “inflammaging,” age-related inflammation, may worsen the spread of alpha-synuclein clumps in brain, with the hope of better understanding how anti-inflammatory therapies could be used to treat people with PD.

Learn more

Meet more Parkinson’s researchers! Explore our My PD Stories featuring PD researchers.  

Videos & Webinars

Expert Briefing: The Latest Advances in Parkinson’s Research and Treatment

April 9, 2025

Join us for an in-depth look at the latest advancements in Parkinson’s disease research and the emerging treatments. This webinar will cover the current medication pipeline, highlighting new therapies and their potential impact on symptom management. Participants will also learn how to identify and participate in relevant clinical studies, staying informed on the cutting-edge research that is shaping the future of Parkinson’s care.

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Presenter

Kevin McFarthing, PhD
Parkinson's Research Advocate, Oxford, UK

Educational Events

Cambios en el estado de ánimo y el pensamiento en la EP

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Gratis
Una pareja mirando una tableta juntos en su porche

Regístrese Aquí

En este webinar, exploraremos los cambios en el estado de ánimo y el pensamiento asociados con la enfermedad de Parkinson. Analizaremos cómo éstos afectan la vida diaria, las interacciones sociales y el bienestar emocional, tanto de las personas con Parkinson como de sus aliados en el cuidado. Además, discutiremos estrategias para afrontar estos cambios y aumentar la motivación.

Presentadora

Ileana Pacheco- Colón, PhD
Neuropsicóloga clínica
Licenciada en psicología
Neuropsychology Associates of Miami

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa en YouTube.


Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos

Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

EP Salud En Casa es presentado por Light of Day Foundation, cuya generosidad ha hecho posible esta programación.

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Impacto de la EP en el habla y la deglución

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Gratis
Una pareja mirando una tableta juntos en su porche

Regístrese Aquí

En este webinar, exploraremos el impacto de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) en el habla y la deglución, analizando qué sucede en la garganta que dificulta estas funciones. Además, presentaremos estrategias y ejercicios prácticos para mejorar la comunicación y la seguridad al tragar, promoviendo una mejor calidad de vida.

Presentadora

Ana Molano MS, CCC-SLP 
Especialista clínica en voz y deglución
Voice Rehab 

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa en YouTube.


Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos

Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

EP Salud En Casa es presentado por Light of Day Foundation, cuya generosidad ha hecho posible esta programación.

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Cómo las perspectivas hispanas están transformando el cuidado de la salud

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Gratis
Una pareja mirando una tableta juntos en su porche

Regístrese Aquí

Este webinar ofrecerá una visión general sobre los diferentes tipos de investigación clínica, incluyendo la observacional y la intervencional. Exploraremos investigaciones psicosociales enfocadas en mejorar la comunicación en personas con la enfermedad de Parkinson y cómo las opiniones de los participantes son esenciales para la creación de grupos de apoyo culturalmente inclusivos. Se destacarán las perspectivas de los participantes y se discutirán formas de involucrarse en estudios de investigación para contribuir al avance del cuidado de Parkinson.

Presentadora

Gemma Moya-Galé, PhD, CCC-SLP  
Profesora adjunta, Programa en Ciencias y Trastornos de la Comunicación 
Directora del Laboratorio Comunicación, Tecnología y Diversidad Lingüística 
Directora, Speech for PD
Teachers College, Columbia University (un Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson's Foundation)
 

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa en YouTube.


Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos

Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

EP Salud En Casa es presentado por Light of Day Foundation, cuya generosidad ha hecho posible esta programación.

Light of Day Logo

 

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Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium

9:00 am to 1:30 pm EST
FREE
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Join us to discuss Parkinson's symptoms, treatments, and progression while we explore important factors in helping live your best life, including diet, exercise, and staying connected. This program will also feature a live Q & A with Parkinson's experts.

Expert Speakers

Henry P. Moore, MD
Director of Movement Disorders at Palm Beach County
University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine 
A Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence

Daniel Kantor, MD, FAAN
Vice President, Clinical Research & Development | Gateway Institute for Brain Research 

Tarannum Khan, M.D., CPE, FAAN, FANA
Ambulatory Director (Weston Neurology)
Staff Neurologist, Movement Disorders
Pauline Braathen Neuroscience Institute

Panelists

Shoshana Bielich, MS, CCC-SLP, Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Shari Gordon, DPT, Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Jacqueline A Bryan, MSW | Social Worker | Neuroscience Institute

Laura Duarte, Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Event Volunteers Needed! Service hours and lunch are provided. To sign up and learn more, visit: Volunteer sign-up here


For in-person attendees: Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.


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

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Fundraising Events

Community Walk Lanoka Harbor

8:30 am to 2:00 pm EST
FREE
Group of people going through the finish line at a Moving Day Walk

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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Podcasts

Episodio 33: Consejos prácticos y recursos para vivir bien con Parkinson 

La línea de ayuda de la Parkinson’s Foundation cuenta con personal de enfermería, trabajadores sociales y educadores de la salud. Están disponibles por teléfono y correo electrónico para responder a sus preguntas e inquietudes acerca de la enfermedad de Parkinson, tanto en inglés como en español.   

Nuestros especialistas de la Línea de Ayuda responden llamadas de personas de toda la comunidad de Parkinson, incluyendo a quienes viven con la enfermedad, sus seres queridos, proveedores de atención médica y más. Ofrecen apoyo y recomiendan los recursos que más le interesan, sin importar dónde se encuentre en su recorrido por el Parkinson.  

En este episodio, hablamos con Adolfo Diaz y Elena Godfrey, miembros de nuestro equipo de la Línea de Ayuda. Hablan acerca de preguntas frecuentes de quienes llaman, recursos acerca del Parkinson ofrecidos en español y consejos prácticos para manejar los síntomas y abogar por sí mismo ante su proveedor de atención médica.   

Publicado: 8 de abril de 2025 

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