Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Scientists are learning that what happens in the gut may have an impact on the brain — including in Parkinson’s disease. In this session, we’ll explore how gut health and digestion are connected to Parkinson’s symptoms and overall well-being. You’ll hear about current research on the “gut–brain connection,” what it could mean for understanding Parkinson’s, and how caring for your gut may play a role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life. 

The Foundation's Expert Briefing series is intended to offer firsthand access to the latest research and updates from experts in the field. Expert Briefing webinars will include more scientific terms and concepts.

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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.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

*Note: This program has moved to 2:00 - 3:15pm Eastern Time. If you are already registered, there is nothing you need to do at this time. If you are no longer able to join us, you will still receive a recording of the webinar.

Now, more studies than ever are exploring disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) that could truly change the future of Parkinson’s. While today’s treatments can help with symptoms, we cannot yet alter the disease progression. Researchers are working on DMTs that aim to slow, stop, or reverse the brain changes in Parkinson’s. This session will provide an overview of where the field stands—exploring breakthroughs in cell replacement therapies, disease-modifying trials, and ethical considerations. Attendees will learn how researchers are working toward interventions that could slow, stop, or reverse the disease process. 

The Foundation's Expert Briefing series is intended to offer firsthand access to the latest research and updates from experts in the field. Expert Briefing webinars will include more scientific terms and concepts. 

Speaker

Michael S Okun, MD
Director, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases
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.

Each Mindfulness Monday invites participants to slow down, reflect, and declutter their minds. Through guided breathwork and visualization, you will be encouraged to step into the present by releasing thoughtful roadblocks and opening your mind to new opportunities and experiences that can assist in managing Parkinson’s disease.

Speaker

Danielle R. Carns, PsyD
Clinical Neuropsychologist & Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology, Emory University 

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.

When Parkinson’s changes how our bodies move and feel, it’s easy to become disconnected from them. This session explores body awareness as a path to healing and understanding, offering tools to observe sensations with compassion rather than judgment. We’ll close with a guided body awareness meditation designed to help you reconnect with yourself through presence.

Speaker

Nico 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.

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Sabemos que el cerebro y el intestino están profundamente conectados y cada vez más investigaciones revelan que esta relación va mucho más allá de los malestares digestivos que pueden influir en nuestro estado emocional. En este webinar, exploraremos cómo el eje intestino-cerebro puede influir en el desarrollo y la progresión de la enfermedad de Parkinson. Contaremos con una experta que explicará el papel del sistema gastrointestinal, la microbiota intestinal y los mecanismos biológicos que podrían vincularlos con los síntomas motores y no motores de esta condición.

10 a.m. hora del Pacífico (Los Ángeles)
11 a.m. hora de la Montaña (Colorado, Phoenix y Nuevo México)
12 p.m. hora del Centro (Texas y Ciudad de México)
1 p.m. hora del Este (Nueva York , Peru y Colombia)
2 p.m. hora de Venezuela
3 p.m. hora de Chile y Argentina
7 p.m. hora de España

*Por favor, verifica su zonas horarias.*

Presentadora

Pamela J Urrutia, PhD
Profesora asistente
Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos (INTA), 
Universidad de Chile

¿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.

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Ser diagnosticado con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) puede parecer abrumador. Este webinar explicará cómo se diagnostica la EP y delinear los esenciales pasos siguientes después del diagnóstico. Hablaremos cómo aprovechar al máximo las citas médicas, especialmente cuando hay poco tiempo y prioridades que compiten entre sí. Los participantes también aprenderán estratégicas prácticas para defender sus intereses, cómo usar el contar historias (storytelling) para compartir su recorrido de salud eficazmente y maneras para comunicar sus prioridades con claridad para salir de la cita sintiéndose escuchados y empoderados.

10 a.m. hora del Pacífico (Los Ángeles)
11 a.m. hora de la Montaña (Colorado, Phoenix y Nuevo México)
12 p.m. hora del Centro (Texas y Ciudad de México)
1 p.m. hora del Este (Nueva York , Peru y Colombia)
2 p.m. hora de Venezuela
3 p.m. hora de Chile y Argentina
7 p.m. hora de España

*Por favor, verifica su zonas horarias.*

Presentadores

Dr. Carlos A. Cevallos 
Neurólogo
Ochsner Medical Center (Centro de atención integral para la Parkinson’s Foundation)

Carla Velastegui
Miembro del People with Parkinson's Advisory Council
Hija adulta cuidadora 

¿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.

Movement is one of the most powerful ways to live well with Parkinson’s—supporting not only strength and balance, but also mood, confidence, and brain health. In this Wellness Wednesday session, we’ll explore the science behind exercise as medicine and how it can do more than manage symptoms—it can help shape the course of the disease.

Together, we’ll unpack what “high-intensity” really means in simple, approachable terms and discuss how any level of activity can make a difference. You’ll learn practical strategies for building movement into your everyday life, find out which types of exercise offer the greatest benefits, and discover how to stay motivated along the way.

Speaker

Bethany Althaus, PT, DPT, NCS (she/her)
Clinic Supervisor | Director of Clinical Excellence | Doctor of Physical Therapy | Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Maine Strong Balance Centers 

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.

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.