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.

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Join us to help demystify Medicare. Our speaker, Renee Harberts, will help individuals understand health insurance and Medicare in simple, plain terms.  Having more information can help individuals make informed decisions about their Medicare plans and make Medicare work better for them or a loved one.

Speaker

Renee Harberts, CLTC, CRPS
Independent Insurance Broker
Associated Professionals, Ltd

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 Journey in Color: Advancing Research and Care in Your Community

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation and meet your local Research Advocates at a community day where you can learn about the experiences of the Black and African American community living with Parkinson’s and get resources and information about Parkinson’s care and research.

This event is in partnership with Northwestern University Movement Disorders Center and Rush University Medical Center, , with support from University of Chicago and University of Illinois Chicago.

Open to all, and free to attend. Lunch and parking passes will be provided.

Parkinson's Journey in Color: Advancing Research and Care in Your Community

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation and meet your local Research Advocates at a community day where you can learn about the experiences of the Black and African American community living with Parkinson’s and get resources and information about Parkinson’s care and research.

This event is open to all, and free to attend.

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

We recognize the growing need for resources and support in the North Dallas area, so we're bringing you an opportunity for our community of older adults, people with Parkinson’s, families and friends, and care partners to connect with support partners and services in the area.

Please share with your own networks; we look forward to seeing you there!

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

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Cognitive changes, including slowness in thinking, decreased attention span and difficulty finding words, can often occur in Parkinson’s disease. These changes, along with memory loss, can be frustrating and challenging for the person with Parkinson’s and those close to them.  This webinar will review the cognitive and memory changes in Parkinson’s as well as practical strategies to help with daily activities.

REGISTER FOR ALL EXPERT BRIEFING WEBINARS IN 2024

Speaker

Greg Pontone, MD, MHS
The Louis and Roberta Fixel Chair 
Division Chief, Aging, Behavioral, and Cognitive Neurology
Co-Director of the Fixel Neuropsychiatry Program
University of Florida College of Medicine
Professor, Department of Neurology

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

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Parkinson’s is a complex disease with many symptoms that can lead to complications, such as falls and pneumonia. At the same time, people with Parkinson’s disease are at risk for other medical conditions that occur in the general population, including heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes.  Learn about coordination of care, medication management and what to know to achieve the best long-term outcomes.

REGISTER FOR ALL EXPERT BRIEFING WEBINARS IN 2024

Speaker

Christina Swan, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurological Sciences & Fellowship Director 
Division of Movement Disorders
Rush University Medical Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Apathy can significantly impact the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This invisible symptom can make it difficult to maintain interest in daily activities and to effectively manage PD symptoms. Apathy can be frustrating for people with Parkinson’s, care partners and loved ones, but understanding it as a symptom and finding ways to cope with it are key to ensuring a good quality of life

REGISTER FOR ALL EXPERT BRIEFING WEBINARS IN 2024

Speaker

Aaron C. Malina, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinical Neuropsychology 
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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