Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Food is more than just fuel—it plays a powerful role in how we think, feel, and move. This session explores the connection between nutrition and Parkinson’s, covering how diet influences brain health, gut function, and overall well-being. We’ll discuss the impact of food on the body’s systems, the role of protein in medication effectiveness, and how to use nutrition as a tool to enhance quality of life. 

Speaker

Carolee Horner, MS, NBC-HWC
Functional Nutritionist
Health Coach

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

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La caja de herramientas para aliados en el cuidado incluirá estrategias prácticas, recursos y mecanismos de apoyo. Nuestros panelistas profundizarán en consejos y herramientas eficaces diseñados para simplificar los desafíos cotidianos. Los temas pueden incluir el autocuidado, la creación de redes de apoyo, mejorar las habilidades de comunicación, brindar asistencia práctica y estrategias para la planificación anticipada.

Ya sea que esté recién diagnosticado, sea aliado en el cuidado o simplemente busque aprender más, este webinar ofrece valiosos conocimientos y consejos prácticos de expertos y personas diagnosticadas con la EPIT.

Panelistas

Oda Garcia, embajadora de la Parkinson’s Foundation, hija adulta cuidadora

Carla Velastegui, miembro del People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, hija adulta cuidadora

Moderadora

Josephine De Lira, trabajadora social clínica certificada
Northwestern Medicine (Centros de Excelencia)

¿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-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.

The holiday season can be an exciting and joyful time for many. However, for some it can be filled with unforeseeable challenges and fears. Maintaining mindful awareness is a key part of getting through challenging conversations or the stress associated meal preparation, hosting a gathering, and seeing friends and family for the first time in a while. Today’s mindfulness practice will focus on gratitude and self-compassion.

Speaker

Danielle R. Carns, PsyD
Director, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder Program
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh School 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.

In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, Ph.D. - 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.

Managing a chronic condition can bring up feelings of overwhelm and anxiety. In this session we will think together about the cultivation of equanimity through mindfulness practice and offer a meditation specifically designed to build equanimity in the face of life’s most pressing challenges.

Speaker

Nico Hase, PhD, 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.

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, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Community Engagement Manager with the Parkinson's Foundation

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.

In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, Ph.D. - 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.

Most of us think of joy as a happy accident. But joy can be cultivated through simple, accessible mindfulness practices. In this session we will talk together about how to build joy into your days, and introduce a joy meditation that you can do sitting quietly or on the go.

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.

Mindfulness meditation, like regular exercise, is a valuable self-care tool for managing Parkinson’s Disease. In this session, we'll focus on strengthening our mindfulness muscles to better cope with the unpredictability of Parkinson's. We’ll explore the physical and emotional benefits of mindfulness, practice non-judgmental moment-to-moment awareness, and cultivate mindfulness with intention in a supportive and caring environment.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

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.

EP Salud en Casa: Miércoles de Bienestar 
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En este webinar, exploraremos las experiencias y los desafíos únicos que enfrentan las mujeres con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP). Las mujeres con la EP pueden experimentar síntomas y patrones de progresión diferentes en comparación con los hombres.

Ahondaremos en estos aspectos específicos de género de la EP, discutiremos técnicas de manejo efectivas y proporcionaremos información acerca de los recursos de apoyo disponibles.

Presentadora

Dra. Adrienne M Keener
Profesora clínica adjunta, Programa de trastornos del movimiento
Directora de programa, Programa de residencia
Departamento de neurología, UCLA

Panelista

Lucia Wang
Persona con la enfermedad de Parkinson de inicio temprano (EPIT)

¿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.