This session focuses on safe and mindful walking, with options for slow, quick, turning, and pivoting steps. You’ll learn how to align your body and move with greater ease across the floor. 

What to bring: Two folding chairs, a tennis ball, and a small object like a tissue box or water bottle 

Great for: All levels—seated modifications available

Instructor

Judith Sachs
Certified Dance for PD
Certified A Matter of Balance

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 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 Flores
Senior Program Director and Music Therapist, MusicWorx Inc.
Co-Owner of Union Yoga in San Diego, CA

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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En este webinar, exploraremos los cambios en el estado de ánimo y el pensamiento asociados con la enfermedad de Parkinson. Analizaremos cómo éstos afectan la vida diaria, las interacciones sociales y el bienestar emocional, tanto de las personas con Parkinson como de sus aliados en el cuidado. Además, discutiremos estrategias para afrontar estos cambios y aumentar la motivación.

Presentadora

Ileana Pacheco- Colón, PhD
Neuropsicóloga clínica
Licenciada en psicología
Neuropsychology Associates of Miami

¿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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En este webinar, exploraremos el impacto de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) en el habla y la deglución, analizando qué sucede en la garganta que dificulta estas funciones. Además, presentaremos estrategias y ejercicios prácticos para mejorar la comunicación y la seguridad al tragar, promoviendo una mejor calidad de vida.

Presentadora

Ana Molano MS, CCC-SLP 
Especialista clínica en voz y deglución
Voice Rehab 

¿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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Este webinar ofrecerá una visión general sobre los diferentes tipos de investigación clínica, incluyendo la observacional y la intervencional. Exploraremos investigaciones psicosociales enfocadas en mejorar la comunicación en personas con la enfermedad de Parkinson y cómo las opiniones de los participantes son esenciales para la creación de grupos de apoyo culturalmente inclusivos. Se destacarán las perspectivas de los participantes y se discutirán formas de involucrarse en estudios de investigación para contribuir al avance del cuidado de Parkinson.

Presentadora

Gemma Moya-Galé, PhD, CCC-SLP  
Profesora adjunta, Programa en Ciencias y Trastornos de la Comunicación 
Directora del Laboratorio Comunicación, Tecnología y Diversidad Lingüística 
Directora, Speech for PD
Teachers College, Columbia University (un Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson's Foundation)
 

¿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 symptoms can complicate the daily activities a person living with Parkinson’s once did easily, like getting dressed, eating, sleeping and even walking. It can be hard to adjust to these changes, but there are many things you can do to support a good quality of life.  You will learn practical tools and strategies that can help you address the movement challenges that are common in PD.

Speaker

Rachel T. Rose 
MOT, OTR/L, Senior Occupational Therapist
Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Instructor, Iowa Healthcare

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.

At some point, most of us will need long-term care, but knowing when it’s time for additional support is not always obvious. This program will provide tools to help you decide when and how to take the next steps in care. You will also learn strategies to guide difficult conversations about transitioning to a care facility.  

Speaker

Erin Cecchi, LMSW (she/her/hers)
Clinical Social Worker, East Ann Arbor Geriatrics Center
University of Michigan Movement Disorders Program

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, Acadia, for supporting our mission. 

Care Partner Conversations is a supportive webinar series led by care partners for care partners. Whether you're a spouse, family member, friend, or someone interested in learning more about the caregiving experience in Parkinson’s disease, this space is for you. Through candid, compassionate conversations, care partners share real-life strategies, helpful resources, and lessons learned along the way. Each session fosters connection, validation, and a deeper understanding of the caregiving journey—because you’re not 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

Terry Thompson, LPC
Senior Editor, Stenhouse Publishers

Nancy Shea, RD, MBA
Business Coach and CASA
Loving Care Partner to husband
Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador with a focus on Care Partner Support

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. 

Navigating Parkinson's disease (PD) requires an active and informed approach to healthcare. This program will encourage individuals living with PD to take charge of their care by providing strategies for effective communication and self-advocacy before, during and after healthcare visits.

Participants will learn how to make the most of each appointment by prioritizing their needs and preparing questions and concerns in advance. Additionally, attendees will gain access to valuable tools and resources from the Parkinson's Foundation to support their journey. 

Speakers

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

Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH
Vice Chair, People with Parkinson's Advisory Council 

Muhammad Mahdi Nashatizadeh, MD
Director, Inpatient Movement Disorders
Associate Director, Movement Disorders Fellowship
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology
University of Kansas 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.

For many of us, physical discomfort is a part of our journey with Parkinson's. In this session we will talk together about how mindfulness can help us manage discomfort and pain, and offer a guided meditation on working with some of the common difficulties associated with Parkinson's.

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

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.