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Live Fitness Fridays - Mind & Motion

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST
FREE
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In today’s live Fitness Friday, we will use yoga postures that offer a broad range of motion.  We will begin seated in a chair and move into postures that challenge our balance and strengthen our muscles. We will practice breath work that will calm the nervous system and allow us to embrace a calming meditation. For this class, you will need a chair.

Please keep a bottle of water nearby. Enjoy the session!

Instructor

Elisabeth Kolenko, MA, CYT-550, PWR! Moves Instructor, Atlas School of Holistic Health and Contemplative Education Centre, Ontario, CA

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.

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

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

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Mindfulness Mondays

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST
FREE
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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.

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

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

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The Role of the Black Church: A Conversation About Dementia & PD

10:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT
FREE
Dr.Fayron Epps

 

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 

COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.

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Actively Pursuing Well-being in PD

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Free
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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.

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

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

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Mid-Atlantic Parkinson's Symposium

Virtual ( Zoom )
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm EST
FREE

Mid-Atlantic Chapter Parkinson's Symposium

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.

COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.

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Podcasts

Episode 149: How Artificial Intelligence Can Detect Parkinson’s from Breathing Patterns

Historically and even today, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a clinical diagnosis, wherein a physician observes signs of the disease and an individual reports symptoms. In routine practice, there is no blood test, other biomarker, or machine to make the diagnosis or to track progression of the disease. But given advances in computing power and through computer analysis of massive amounts of data, artificial intelligence (AI) may add a valuable tool to the diagnostic process. In one form of AI, a computer analyzes a stream of input data to discern patterns that represent an outcome of interest. 

A recent study used AI to non-invasively collect and analyze data on breathing patterns, using one night of breathing signals from 7,671 individuals with PD as they slept. One of the co-authors of the study was Aleksander Videnovic, MD, MS of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he is Chief of the Division of Sleep Medicine. The hospital is a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence. In this episode, he explains how the study was done, its findings, and how AI may be useful for diagnosis of PD, gauging its severity, following its progression, and possibly, in the future, assessing risk of PD before its clinical diagnosis.

Released: April 18, 2023

Videos & Webinars

Expert Briefing: Freezing and Fall Prevention in Parkinson's

April 12, 2023

While aging may put us all at an increased risk for falling, people living with Parkinson’s disease have twice the risk of their peers. Falls often result in injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures, impacting mobility and quality of life. Learn how freezing and other movement and non-movement symptoms can contribute to falls and how to lessen the risk.

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Presenter

Colum MacKinnon, PhD
Professor, Department of Neurology, Institute of Translational Neuroscience, University of Minnesota

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Mind, Mood & Motion

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST
FREE
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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


 

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COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.

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Community Walk Punta Gorda

7:30 am to 12:30 pm EST
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.

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Community Walk Danville

9:00 am to 12:00 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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