Traveling with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel overwhelming, but a little planning can go a long way. In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations. Join us to learn how to travel with greater confidence, reduce stress, and focus on enjoying the experience.

Speaker

Roxanne Julius, PT, DPT
M Health Fairview 
Founder of Dellwood Travel

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.

As poet Maya Angelou once said, forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.” Forgiveness can release tension and open the heart to healing—especially when facing the changes Parkinson’s brings. This session offers a gentle, step-by-step mindfulness practice for forgiveness, helping to soften self-blame and resentment, and make room for acceptance and peace.

Speaker

Devon Hase
Author & Meditation Teacher

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.

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or a returning participant, these sessions are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and accessible for everyone. Find a comfortable place to sit, settle in, and experience how mindfulness can bring steadiness and space, even in the midst of change.

A brief time for questions and reflections will follow each practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, PhD
Health Psychologist, Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs, Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic

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.

Care Partner Conversations is a webinar series led by a panel of care partners who speak openly about a focused theme in the Parkinson’s caregiving experience. Our panelists share practical tools, personal stories, and the resources that have supported them along the way. Each session creates space for honest dialogue, connection, and validation—because caregiving is challenging, and no one should navigate it alone.

Speakers

Barbara Leffler, PhD, RN
Retired Clinical Psychologist and Registered Nurse
Care Partner to her husband living with Parkinson's
Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Lead Ambassador

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.

We want to thank this webinar's sponsor, Amneal, for supporting our mission.

Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month. Each Friday, we share a PD-tailored video that features a different focus every week, from balance to coordination and more.

Instructor

Coming Soon
 

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.

Falls are a common concern for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and can have a significant impact on safety, confidence, and independence. In this program, we will explore how Parkinson’s affects gait (walking) and balance, common factors that may contribute to falls, and ways to recognize early signs of fall risk.

Experts will share practical strategies and safety precautions to improve safety and minimize fall risk to support balance and mobility in everyday life.

Speakers

Mitra Afshari, MD MPH  
Assistant Professor of Neurology & Rehabilitation 
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery  
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) | Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation 

Miriam Rafferty PT, DPT, PhD  
Director of Implementation Science, Research Scientist II  
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab 
 

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.

Not everyone with Parkinson’s will experience psychosis or hallucinations, but when they do occur, they can be confusing, distressing, or even frightening for both the person with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. In this open conversation, Dr. Sneha Mantri and a guest expert invite you to bring your questions about what these experiences mean, why they happen, how to recognize them, and how to respond with compassion and calm.

Your questions will guide the discussion as our experts share clear, trustworthy insights and practical strategies to support safety, understanding, and emotional well-being.

Bring your curiosity—and your coffee (or tea!)—for a conversation about one of Parkinson’s most sensitive topics.

Speakers

Sneha Mantri, MD, MS
Neurologist, Duke University
Chief Medical Officer, Parkinson's Foundation 

Ruth Schneider, MD 
Neurologist, Associate Professor at University of Rochester Medical, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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.

Live Fitness Friday - Breathe and Energize: Yoga for Mind-Body Connection

Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month. 

This session emphasizes mindful breathing and gentle, fluid movements designed to support mobility, balance, and relaxation for those living with Parkinson’s. Seated and standing poses, combined with intentional breathwork, help reduce stress, enhance circulation, and promote a greater sense of connection between mind and body. By focusing on controlled movement and breath awareness, this practice can help ease stiffness, improve posture, and foster overall well-being—leaving you feeling more energized and centered.

Instructor

Annela Villena Flores, MT-BC
Co-Owner, Union Yoga

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.

When our lives become hectic, it is easy to miss the beauty and wonder of simple, ordinary moments of our lives. During this session we will have an opportunity to pause and embrace those ordinary moments with curiosity and an open heart.

Speaker

Barbara Leffler, PhD, RN
Retired Clinical Psychologist and Registered Nurse
Care Partner to her husband living with Parkinson's
Parkinson’s Foundation Hospital Lead Ambassador

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.

We all think. Mindfulness won’t stop our thoughts, but it can change our relationship to them. In this session, we’ll explore how to notice habitual thinking patterns—especially those tied to worry, self-criticism, or uncertainty about Parkinson’s—and learn to release what no longer serves us. A guided meditation will help cultivate calm focus and clarity.

Speaker

Devon Hase
Author & Meditation Teacher

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.