Navigating medical appointments with Parkinson’s can feel overwhelming, especially when time is limited, and priorities compete. The Parkinson’s Foundation Optimizing Care Initiative emphasizes the importance of what matters to you—ensuring your voice, story, and needs are central to your care. This webinar will explore practical strategies for self-advocacy, how to use storytelling to share your health journey effectively, and ways to clearly communicate your priorities so you leave your appointments feeling heard and empowered. 

Speaker

Sneha Mantri, MD, MS
Neurologist, Duke University
Chief Medical Officer, 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.

Learn why boxing is such a great way to combat the symptoms of Parkinson’s as Coaches lead you through a moderate to vigorous basic boxing circuit and discuss the “why” behind how Rock Steady adapts a boxer’s traditional training regimen to target symptoms of PD.

Equipment needed: Chair, boxing gloves

Instructors

Chris Timberlake, ACSM CPT, CIFT

Preston Moon
RSB Head Coach
 

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 for a special Mindfulness Monday session designed with care for the Parkinson’s community. In this practice, Crista will guide you through gentle hand mudras, calming breath with sound, and a soothing guided imagery of an evening walk in nature. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to relax the body, steady the mind, and invite a sense of connection and peace.

This session requires no prior experience and can be done from a chair or any comfortable position. Come as you are—all you need is yourself, your breath, and a willingness to receive a moment of ease.

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

Crista Ellis, E-RYT, B.Sc
Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Life Coach, Founder of Rising Rose Yoga
Senior Community Engagement Manager, 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.

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En este webinar, diseñado para los aliados en el cuidado que enfrentan el agotamiento mientras apoyan a su ser querido, aprenderán a reconocer las señales de agotamiento del cuidador, comprender qué es y explorar herramientas y estrategias prácticas para manejar el estrés y mantener su bienestar mientras brindan cuidados.

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

*Por favor, verifica su zonas horarias.*

Presentadora

Edna Hutchinson
CCHW-S3
Gerente de programa, Programa de Educación para la Autogestión de Enfermedades Crónicas
Instructora de formación en primeros auxilios para la salud mental
Instructora del programa PEARLS, Presbyterian Community Health

Panelistas

Margarita Monroy
Aliada en el cuidado

Martha Suárez Torres
Aliada en el cuidado
Terapeuta del lenguaje especialista en Parkinson 
Máster en enfermedades neurodegenerativas 
Certificada por la Parkinson’s Foundation en el Team Training Program For Parkinson´s y Team-Based Palliative Care Essentials for Parkinson´s 
Miembro de la Asociación Civil Parkinson Caracas y de la Sociedad de Trastornos del Movimiento.
Embajadora Líder de la Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson´s

¿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.

La Parkinson’s Foundation agradece a Amneal por patrocinar esta programación.

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Cuéntenos su experiencia con el Parkinson por medio de imágenes que lo inspiren a compartir momentos o historias relacionadas con la enfermedad. En este programa lo invitamos a participar e interactuar con su comunidad de Parkinson. Para asegurar la privacidad de su participación, no estaremos grabando el programa. Queremos ofrecer un espacio de confianza y ánimo.

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

*Por favor, verifica su zonas horarias.*

Presentador

Eric E. Espinoza 
Coordinador de programa y vinculación, Programa de la enfermedad de Parkinson y los trastornos del movimiento
Coordinador de estudios de investigación, KTEAM Lab 
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
 

¿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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Acompáñenos para conocer más acerca de PD GENEration, el estudio pionero de la Parkinson’s Foundation que ofrece pruebas genéticas sin costo a personas con la enfermedad de Parkinson. Compartiremos lo que hemos aprendido hasta ahora de la comunidad hispana, en qué consiste este estudio, los beneficios que ofrece y los pasos para participar, tanto en los Estados Unidos, como en Latino América.
Además, contaremos con el testimonio de un participante del estudio genético, quien compartirá su experiencia.

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

Presentadora

Rebeca De Leon
Directora, Investigación Clinica, Parkinson's Foundation

Panelista

Lic. Laura Ayde Olmos Araujo, MBA
Licenciatura en Administración y Maestría en Administración de Negocios de
Texas A&M International University,
Embajadora líder con la Davis Phinney Foundation,
Embajadora de Parkinson con el WPC2026,
Fundadora de Parkinson Laredo

¿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.

With the autumn equinox behind us, the season of cooler days and shorter light has arrived. Just as trees stop producing chlorophyll and reveal the vibrant colors hidden beneath their green, we too can release what no longer serves us and uncover the beauty within. For people living with Parkinson’s—whether as a person diagnosed or as a care partner—this can mean letting go of thoughts, emotions, or habits that add stress or limit joy. In this guided meditation, we’ll use breathwork and visualization to create space for comfort, acceptance, and self-appreciation, and to notice the unique colors and strengths that shine during times of change.

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.

Navigating the journey of Parkinson’s care involves continual change—not just for the person with Parkinson’s, but also for you, the care partner. This empowering two-hour webinar is designed to help you support your loved one while also caring for yourself with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

Join us for "Caring with Confidence," a virtual gathering focused on the evolving roles, boundaries, and identities that shape the care partner experience. Whether you're new to caregiving or have supported someone through many seasons of Parkinson’s, this webinar offers connection, insights, and practical reflections.

Speaker

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

Panelists

Lindsey Arnold, Richard Howard, Jennifer Shetler, Nancy Shea, Terry Thompson, Vincent Tooke

What to Expect:

• Topic overviews led by expert voices

• Candid panel discussions with care partners who are on the journey

• Opportunities for Q&A and participant reflections

Key Themes Include:

• How Parkinson’s changes both partners’ identities over time

• Setting healthy caregiving boundaries — when to step in and when to step back

• Protecting your sense of self and well-being while supporting someone else

• Real-life wisdom from care partners who’ve been there

Whether you’re navigating new diagnoses or facing long-term challenges, this space is for you.

Audience: This program is designed for care partners of people living with Parkinson’s. While individuals with Parkinson’s are welcome to attend, please note that the content is specifically focused on supporting those in caregiving roles.

We want to thank this webinar's sponsor, Amneal, for supporting our mission. 

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Le invitamos a participar en este webinar interactivo donde exploraremos cómo los problemas del habla, la voz y la comunicación de nuestro ser querido con Parkinson dificultan la interacción conversacional cotidiana con su aliado en el cuidado y la familia. Adicionalmente, compartiremos técnicas prácticas del habla para mejorar la fuerza vocal y la articulación, así como recursos de comunicación no verbal y claves para el aliado en el cuidado que ayudarán a fomentar una comprensión mutua y aliviar la sobrecarga del cuidado

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

Presentadora

Martha Suárez Torres
Terapeuta del lenguaje especialista en Parkinson 
Máster en enfermedades neurodegenerativas 
Certificada por la Parkinson’s Foundation en el Team Training Program For Parkinson´s y Team-Based Palliative Care Essentials for Parkinson´s 
Miembro de la Asociación Civil Parkinson Caracas y de la Sociedad de Trastornos del Movimiento.
Embajadora Líder de la Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson´s
 

¿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.

Join us for a unique and uplifting Wellness Wednesday experience that blends the timeless beauty of Shakespearean poetry with the healing power of breath, voice, and creative expression. Guided by a skilled creative artist, this session invites participants to gently activate their breath and voice through simple, accessible exercises—culminating in the recitation of a Shakespeare sonnet.

Creative practices like poetry and performance offer powerful tools for people living with Parkinson’s. They support vocal strength, emotional expression, presence, and connection—while nurturing a sense of play, confidence, and joy.

Whether you're new to Shakespeare or simply seeking a fresh way to connect with your voice and breath, this session is designed to be welcoming, empowering, and fun. No acting experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and willingness to explore.

Speakers

Kurt Brungardt
Writer, Director, Teacher, and Personal trainer, Shakespeare for Parkinson's 

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.