Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Whether it's improving communication, fostering creativity, or simply having fun, this program focuses on embracing the unique experiences of using your voice. Together, we’ll engage in activities that build confidence, connection, and joy while supporting vocal health and self-expression.

Join us to celebrate the many ways our voices can inspire, connect, and empower!

Speaker

Alyson Chananie, MS,CCC-SLP
Clinical Consultant/Speech-Language Pathologist
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology

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.

Check-in and lunch begin at 12 p.m. The main program starts at 12:30 p.m.

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are at a higher risk of hospitalization and face many challenges while in the hospital. It is important for all people with Parkinson’s to be aware of the risks, prepare ahead of time and know how to advocate for their needs while in the hospital.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation for this interactive event to learn more about keeping you and your loved ones with PD safe. Attendees will also receive a copy of the new Hospital Safety Guide.  

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

Featured Speakers:

• Julie Kurek, MD, Medical Director, Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence Augusta University/Wellstar-MCG
• Annie Long, MSW, Parkinson's Foundation
• Jim Allen, President, CSRA Parkinson's Support Group

Join us before the event for our Toledo Resource Fair! From 12-1pm, we will have local Parkinson's resources lined up to hand out free information and resources. 

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

Speakers

Jennifer Hale, MA, CCC-SLP
Assistant Lecturer and Internship Coordinator
University of Toledo

Caroline Menezes, PhD, CCC-SLP
Associate Professor
University of Toledo

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

Parkinson’s disease can create many challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. This program provides information on how Parkinson's disease affects sleep quality and addresses ways you can get a better night's sleep while living with PD.

A boxed lunch will be provided, please reach out to Jessica if you have any dietary needs at 312-762-5706 (vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free).

Guest Check-In/Vendor Visit: 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Speakers

Karen Blindauer, MD - Professor of Neurology, Director of the Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Program Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin- A Parkinson's Foundation Comprehensive Care Center. 

Terry Walton, MS OTR- Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin- A Parkinson's Foundation Comprehensive Care Center. 

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.  This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, medical providers, and the community. 

APDA Minnesota Chapter, Parkinson's Foundation, and the Udall Center at the University of Minnesota are the three leading organizations for Parkinson's disease advocacy in Minnesota. We are excited to invite you to the annual Spring Parkinson's Symposium.

For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9 a.m.

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10 a.m.

Speakers:

Natalie Heinrich, RPh M Health Fairview

Dr. Kevin Webb-Kay Struthers Parkinson's Center

Dr. Michael Howell, MD M Health Fairview

Parkinson's Foundation: The PD Solo Network - Living Alone While Living with PD

There are two sessions available: You are welcome to choose one or attend both.
– 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET
– 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET

Please note: These meetings are intended for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance – only. If this is not your situation, please contact the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline to receive information about resources that best meet your needs. Call the Helpline at 1-800-473-4636 (1-800-4PD-INFO) or helpline@parkinson.org.

What is the PD Solo Network: 

A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease (PD) who live alone, by choice or circumstance. The purpose of this group is to create a community of support for those living without a care partner. People living with PD are the experts about what challenges, changes and accommodations are needed on a daily basis. This network will provide a place to share ideas, concerns, brainstorm strategies, suggestions, resources & to build relationships.

The Parkinson's Foundation is providing the initial funding and support to kick start this network. It will most likely become a very strong network that will operate independently although the Parkinson's Foundation will always be an entity of support & information for the participants.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
– December 10, 2024
– January 14 and January 28, 2025
– February 11 and February 25, 2025
– March 11 and March 25, 2025
– April 8 and April 22, 2025
– May 13 and May 27, 2025
– June 10 and June 24, 2025

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.

Parkinson's Foundation: The PD Solo Network - Living Alone While Living with PD

There are two sessions available: You are welcome to choose one or attend both.
– 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET
– 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET

Please note: These meetings are intended for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance – only. If this is not your situation, please contact the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline to receive information about resources that best meet your needs. Call the Helpline at 1-800-473-4636 (1-800-4PD-INFO) or helpline@parkinson.org.

What is the PD Solo Network: 

A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease (PD) who live alone, by choice or circumstance. The purpose of this group is to create a community of support for those living without a care partner. People living with PD are the experts about what challenges, changes and accommodations are needed on a daily basis. This network will provide a place to share ideas, concerns, brainstorm strategies, suggestions, resources & to build relationships.

The Parkinson's Foundation is providing the initial funding and support to kick start this network. It will most likely become a very strong network that will operate independently although the Parkinson's Foundation will always be an entity of support & information for the participants.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
– December 10, 2024
– January 14 and January 28, 2025
– February 11 and February 25, 2025
– March 11 and March 25, 2025
– April 8 and April 22, 2025
– May 13 and May 27, 2025
– June 10 and June 24, 2025

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.

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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

Dra. Elsa Rodarte Rascon, Neurología general
Trastornos del movimiento
UT Health Houston

¿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 le ayudara a elegir alimentos saludables y preparar recetas sencillas para sentirse mejor con la EP. El enfoque es aprender acerca de la nutrición como también de los síntomas más comunes que se relacionan con el aparato digestivo y el cerebro y que afortunadamente pueden mejorarse modificando su alimentación.

Presentadora

Debbie Polisky
Coach de Nutrition Tango y nutricionista
Fundadora de Nutrition Tango
Nutrition Tango: www.nutritiontango.com
 

Por favor, verifica su zonas horarias.
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

¿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.

Miércoles de Bienestar

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La enfermedad de Parkinson puede presentar desafíos que afectan las relaciones, dificultando mantenerse conectado con los seres queridos. Este webinar ofrecerá estrategias simples y prácticas para ayudarle a mantener la cercanía emocional y fortalecer sus enlaces. Aprenda cómo la comunicación, las actividades compartidas y la comprensión pueden marcar la diferencia, incluso en los momentos difíciles.

Presentadora

Dra. Carla Abdelnour
Becaria de posdoctorado
Poston Lab, Departamento de neurología y ciencias neurológicas
Stanford Medicine (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.