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.

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

TBD

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.

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Check-in begins at 9 am and Program begins at 10 am.  

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

Speaker

Reversa Joseph, MS, MD Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic, Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center

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.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Check-in begins at 12 pm. Program begins at 1 pm. 

Living with Parkinson’s disease involves more than just movement challenges—many people also experience non-movement symptoms that can be difficult to recognize, discuss, and manage. This program will focus on bladder/GI issues, psychoses and impulse control disorder, exploring their impact on daily life and relationships. Attendees will learn strategies for discussing sensitive issues and coping techniques to improve well-being.

Speakers

Michael B. Schonberger, DO, MBA, Movement Disorders Specialist, Corewell Health West

Danette Taylor, DO, MS, FACN, Medical Director, Movement Disorders, Trinity Health Grand Rapids

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.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Please join the Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter in partnership with the Rush University Medical Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, for our Hybrid Parkinson's Disease Symposium.  

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) frequently experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that can affect daily function, medication response, nutrition, swallowing safety, and quality of life. The gut is also increasingly recognized as a trigger for brain diseases like PD.

This symposium provides an accessible, interdisciplinary overview of the gut–brain connection, the microbiome, practical “food for health” strategies in PD, and moderated Q&A panels to provide perspective on common challenges.  

For in-person attendees: check-in begins at 12 pm CT.
For virtual attendees: live stream begins at 12:45 pm CT. 

Speakers:

Rush University Medical Center Movement Disorder Staff

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.

Check-in begins at 10:00 am. Program begins at 10:45 am.

Even after years of good symptom control, Parkinson’s disease can take unexpected turns. This program explores the “mid-stride” changes that happen and offers strategies to manage them. Learn about treatment options, when to adjust your care team, and how to stay independent and supported as your needs change.

Speakers

Kathryn Gaines, DO Aurora Neurology
Kelly L. Tritz, NP Aurora Neuroscience

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.

Thank you to our Sponsor.

Fitness can be fun and time will fly by when you pair exercises with music! Join this live session for a moderate intensity full body strength and aerobic workout with balance, multitasking, and stretching to the beat of the music. This class can be accomplished standing or seated. Light weights and a sturdy chair are recommended for participation.

Instructor

Hannah Morris, NIFS Bold Moves Parkinson’s Instructor, ACSM CPT, APDA Parkinson’s Instructor Certified

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.

Regardless of where you are in your Parkinson’s journey there are many things you can do to live well. Managing daily life with Parkinson's disease involves learning and adjusting as symptoms and needs change. This program addresses some common challenges and will provide important information, resources, and strategies to help you every day. Attendees will gain information to help find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

This event is free and open to people with Parkinson's and their families. Registration is required as in-person seating is limited.

Speakers:
Alex Baumgartner, MD, UCHealth Anschutz
Emma Bjore, MD, Ivinson Medical Group

Thank you to our event partners, the Laramie Parkinson's Support Group, Ivinson Memorial Hospital and the University of Wyoming Center on Aging.