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.

Living with Parkinson’s often brings routines, medications, and expectations that can make life feel predictable. This session invites a fresh perspective—“beginner’s mind.” Through guided mindfulness practice, we’ll explore curiosity, openness, and the ability to see each moment, and each symptom, as new.

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.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Artificial Intelligence & Parkinson’s: Understanding the Promise and the Pitfalls

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live, work, and even receive medical care — including for people with Parkinson’s. But what exactly is AI, and how is it being used to support Parkinson’s research, diagnosis, and daily management? 

From apps that help track symptoms to systems that may one day personalize treatment; this session will break down how AI tools are being used today and explore what’s coming. We’ll discuss the possible downsides, including privacy concerns, receiving inaccurate information generated by AI, and the importance of keeping the human connection in care.  

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

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.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Parkinson’s research is moving quickly, offering new insights for people living with the disease. This Expert Briefing will highlight how our understanding of Parkinson’s has evolved and why researchers are optimistic about future breakthroughs. We’ll focus on three key research areas shaping today’s momentum: alpha-synuclein, mitochondrial function, and inflammation. Participants will gain a clear snapshot of the latest discoveries, where science is headed, and how these advances may guide new and more effective treatments.  

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

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.

We want to thank this webinar's sponsor, Genentech, 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.

Instructors

Jonathan Zins PT, DPT, GCS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Geriatric Residency Faculty Member
Parkinson’s Team Lead

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.

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup, and join us for an open conversation with the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sneha Mantri and guest expert. Our Coffee & Conversation series creates a space for you to ask the questions that matter most. This sessions will focuse on the movement symptoms of Parkinson's. 

Living with Parkinson’s involves more than managing movement symptoms—many people also experience emotional and motivational changes that can be just as challenging. In this open conversation, Dr. Sneha Mantri and a guest expert invite you to join a thoughtful dialogue about three common but often misunderstood experiences: anxiety, apathy, and depression. 

Your questions will guide the discussion as our experts share practical insights, coping strategies, and supportive approaches that can help improve emotional well-being and quality of life. 

Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Bring the conversation. Don’t forget your coffee (or tea!).

Speakers

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

Guest expert 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.

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms, available treatments and effective strategies for managing them. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD.

Speaker

Nandakumar Narayanan, MD PhD
Juanita J. Bartlett Professor of Neurology
Vice Chair for Research
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

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: Social Engagement Series

Creative Connections is an arts-based wellness program designed to support the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. In this session, our facilitators will introduce the creative practices they use—including acting, improvisation, voice work, choreography, drama therapy, music therapy, mindfulness, and movement.

After sharing an overview of their approach, they will guide participants through a series of simple, engaging activities. Together, we’ll explore how creative expression can spark connection, build confidence, and offer meaningful tools for well-being.

Speaker

Maggie Ivancic MSW, LCSW
Center Coordinator & Clinical Social Worker
UNC Chapel Hill, Movement Disorders Center, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence

Heather Davis Cuevas, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
UNC Chapel Hill, Movement Disorders Center, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence

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.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that can improve quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s disease by helping to manage symptoms that may not be fully supported with medication. This webinar will provide an overview of recent advances is DBS technology that hold promise for people with Parkinson’s by providing more effective, personalized and convenient treatment for Parkinson’s symptoms.

Speaker

Arjun Tarakad
Associate Professor of Neurology
Director of Deep Brain Stimulation Program
Parkinson’s Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic
Baylor College of Medicine
Department of Neurology

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, Boston Scientific, for supporting our mission. 

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Tremor, Shakes, & Everything in Between: Parkinson's Motor Symptoms

Motor symptoms are among the most recognizable aspects of Parkinson’s disease. From tremor and rigidity to dystonia, dyskinesia, and changes in posture and gait, these symptoms can affect daily life in unique ways. We will explore the wide spectrum of motor symptoms, how they evolve, and strategies for managing them.

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

Okeanis Vaou, MD, FAAN
Associate Professor of Neurology, Division Chief, Movement Disorders Program
Vice Chair of Faculty Development, UT Health San Antonio

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.