Wellness Wednesday

This program will provide a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease. Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.

Speaker

Amir Besharat, DO
Movement Disorders Neurologist
Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Parkinson's Foundation Comprehensive Care Center

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

Wellness Wednesday

Maintaining a healthy weight is key to living well with PD. Learn why keeping weight on and retaining muscle mass can be a challenge for someone living with Parkinson’s.  Know when weight-loss is becoming a problem and when to seek support. 

Speaker

Shameem Kizar, BSc RD
Registered Dietitian, Outpatient Neurosciences Kaye Edmonton Clinic
Alberta Health Services, Edmonton AB Canada

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

Wellness Wednesday

Most people with Parkinson's disease will experience changes in speech and voice at some point during the course of the disease. Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech and communication problems in PD.

Speaker

Darla Freeman, SLPD, CCC-SLP

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

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Join us for this highly engaging program designed to provide valuable insights and effective strategies for maintaining and enhancing communication and cognitive abilities. Discover practical methods and exercises aimed at improving your overall voice and cognitive functioning.

Speaker

Sabiha Parveen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director
Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Oklahoma State University

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

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

A free flowing movement class that brings out the dancer in you without needing any prior dance knowledge. Using music, we explore range of motion throughout the body and develop an awareness of movement in space. It is a full body workout.

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

Instructors

Cecilia Fontanesi, PhD, BC-DMT

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.

Cardio, strength, balance and coordination exercises will be added in to the PWR Moves curriculum which explores exercises to improve range of motion, agility, and quality of movement in everyday living. We will review the PWR Moves positions and exercises. You may need a chair, water bottle, light weights (or canned goods). All levels welcome.

Instructors

Stacey Macaluso, Life Coach & Fitness Specialist, Founder of Mission PD

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.

Body mapping is diverse and can be used in different settings. This class will help you learn ways to use the eyes and body mapping in your ongoing exercise routine, rather that be boxing, large amplitude/big movements, strength, or balance.

We will use previous techniques to help integrate the whole body (left and right, lower and upper) during movements. For example, learn how to integrate the lower and upper half of your body while using the eyes to improve rotation during boxing.

Class will be a moderate to higher pace and level but seated variations will be given throughout class.

Equipment needed: Chair, exercise mat, hand towel, small hand weights, and a second chair/walker/foam roller/wall for support during chair to standing transitions

This class is live, so stay tuned towards the end of class and partake in a Q&A to discuss what worked for you or find what adjustments you could make!

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

Instructors

Corey Emberton, Neuro and Movement Specialist, Level 3 Neurostudio Advanced Practitioner

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.

Maintain a step ahead with the PD-Connect BASIX™ program. A multi-FUNctional class focusing on Balance, Aerobics, Strength, Integration and eXcellence. Engage in our award winning live "Show" and enjoy aerobic activity, dance, strength and dynamic skills to stay ahead of your PD symptoms. The goal is for moderate to vigorous intensity, with modifications in standing and in the chair. Parkinson's-specific fitness couldn't be more fun!

Equipment needed: Chair, weights (or canned goods), and a tennis ball

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

Instructor

Lisa Oei, PT, MSPT, DPT, Physical Therapist, Parkinson's Wellness Coach; PD-Connect, Corte Madera, California

SteF Farina, MCT

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.

EP Salud en Casa: Miércoles de Bienestar 

La enfermedad de Parkinson 101: lo que usted y su familia deben saber
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Acompañe a la Parkinson’s Foundation para aprender acerca de las causas, los síntomas y el manejo de la enfermedad de Parkinson, así como la participación en investigaciones.

Presentadora

Andrea Fuentes, MD
Profesora adjunta de clínica
Neurología y ciencia neurológica
Stanford Medicine

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.

Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa-PD Health @ Home" – 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: Miércoles de Bienestar 

Explorando terapias complementarias para el Parkinson: los beneficios de la terapia física, del habla y ocupacional
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¡Acompáñenos en una charla en línea donde profundizamos en el mundo de las terapias complementarias y su papel fundamental en mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson!

Esta sesión interactiva se centrará en la importancia de la fisioterapia, la terapia del habla y la terapia ocupacional, brindando una comprensión integral de sus roles y los numerosos beneficios que ofrecen. No se pierda la oportunidad de participar en demostraciones en vivo de ejercicios terapéuticos diseñados específicamente para pacientes con Parkinson.

Presentadoras

Ana Sanchez Junkin, PT, DPT, NCS
Especialista clínica en neurología certificada
Profesora adjunta
MGH Institute of Health Professions

Dora Jasso, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Patóloga del habla y el lenguaje
MountainView Regional Medical Center

Pamela Talero Cabrejo, OTD, BSOT(Col), OTR/L, CPAM, COT
Profesora adjunta
Programa post-profesional de terapia ocupacional
Departamento de terapia ocupacional
Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.

Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa-PD Health @ Home" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.