Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Embracing Change with Equanimity

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST
Free
Woman sitting on the couch drinking coffee

Learn to navigate the unpredictability of life and Parkinson's with mindfulness. Explore equanimity practices to stay centered amid life's ups and downs.

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.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

Light of Day

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Well-being

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST
Free
Woman sitting on the couch drinking coffee

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, PhD
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.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

Light of Day

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Body Awareness

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST
Free
Woman sitting on the couch drinking coffee

For those of us managing Parkinson’s, the body can become a source of frustration and difficulty. It might even seem counterintuitive to think about bringing awareness to the body. In this session, we will focus on the benefits of body awareness and offer a guided meditation on awareness of the body.

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.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

Light of Day

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
Educational Events

Live Fitness Friday - PWR!Moves Flow

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST
Free
A man lifting two weights in a T motion

Let’s use the PWR!Moves Flow to optimize your coordination for better mobility, balance, and cognition with this whole-body workout. You will have the opportunity to practice in various positions (standing, sitting, yoga mat) should you feel confident. Get ready to PWR! Up! 

Equipment: Weights, sturdy chair, yoga mat

Instructor

Jennifer Bazan-Wigle, PT, DPT, CEEAA
Physical Therapist, PWR!Moves Instructor,  and Neurofit Faculty
PWR!Gym - Parkinson Wellness Recovery 

Pandora Larsen, ACE-CPT, FAS
PWR!Moves Instructor, PD Exercise Specialist and Director of Exercise Therapy
PWR!Gym -Parkinson Wellness Recovery

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.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

Light of Day

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
Educational Events

Live Fitness Friday - Seated Yoga with a Tango Twist

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST
Free
A man lifting two weights in a T motion

Experience the rhythmic flow of tango-inspired movements blended with the gentle, grounding practice of seated yoga. This special Live Fitness Friday session is designed for the Parkinson’s community, offering a fun and accessible way to enhance mobility, balance, and mind-body connection—all from the comfort of your chair. Join us as we breathe, stretch, and move to the essence of tango, fostering strength, grace, and joy.

No prior experience is needed—just bring your energy and a desire to move!

Instructor

Carolyn Merritt, PhD
Executive Director, Tango Therapy Project
CYT-200 yoga instructor, adapted tango 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.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

Light of Day

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
Educational Events

Live Fitness Friday - Active and Rising

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST
Free
Live Fitness Friday February 2025

This February, our Fitness Fridays celebrate empowerment, inclusivity, and cultural pride in honor of Black History Month. Inspired by the values of PROJEKT BEAUTI: Bold, Empowered, Active, Uplifted, Tenacious, Inspired – these adaptive fitness sessions for people with Parkinson's highlight the transformative power of resilience through motion.

Rise with resilience in this functional fitness session focused on building strength and endurance. Engage in movements that activate both mind and body. With a blend of gentle strength exercises, endurance-building techniques, and powerful affirmations like “I am rising. I am active,” this class celebrates resilience and perseverance.

Instructor

Ivori Marie Campbell, OT, PROJEKT BEAUTI

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.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

Light of Day

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Well-being

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST
Free
Woman sitting on the couch drinking coffee

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, PhD
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.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

Light of Day

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mindful Breathing for Calm and Clarity

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST
Free
Woman sitting on the couch drinking coffee

Discover the power of mindful breathing to calm the mind, reduce stress, and enhance focus. A grounding practice to support day-to-day resilience.

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.

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
Fact Sheets

El habla y la deglución (tragar) en el Parkinson

Las dificultades para hablar y tragar (deglución) son frecuentes en la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y pueden impactar aspectos importantes de la vida, como disfrutar de alimentos favoritos o participar en conversaciones con familiares y amigos. La evaluación y el tratamiento tempranos de estos problemas pueden mejorar la calidad de vida y ayudar a evitar complicaciones más graves en el futuro.

Puntos clave

  • La EP hace que los movimientos se vuelvan más pequeños y lentos con el tiempo, lo que puede afectar cómo se mueven la cara, la boca, la garganta y el pecho al hablar y tragar.
  • La EP afecta la comunicación entre el cerebro y el cuerpo. Esto puede dificultar que uno note cambios en el habla y la deglución.
  • Trabajar con un terapeuta o patólogo del habla y el lenguaje puede mejorar los problemas para hablar, comunicarse y tragar en la EP.

Problemas para hablar en el Parkinson

Los cambios en la voz y el habla son signos tempranos comunes de la EP. Entre las dificultades frecuentes están el habla suave, la voz monótona, las palabras arrastradas y el desafío de encontrar las palabras adecuadas o empezar una frase. Una expresión facial limitada también puede conducir a problemas de comunicación.

¿Tengo problemas para hablar?

  • ¿Les cuesta a los demás oírme o entenderme?
  •  ¿Evito las llamadas telefónicas?
  • ¿Debo esforzarme para que me oigan o se me cansa la voz rápido?
  • ¿Pierdo el hilo de mis ideas con frecuencia?
  • ¿Me cuesta encontrar las palabras adecuadas?
  • ¿Me siento excluido de las conversaciones?

Problemas de deglución en el Parkinson

Muchas personas con la EP tienen alguna dificultad para tragar (disfagia). Los problemas pueden ser leves, como tardar más en comer o tener problemas para tomar pastillas, o graves, como pérdida de peso, atragantamiento o neumonía por aspiración (una infección infección potencialmente mortal debida a la entrada de alimentos o líquidos en los pulmones).

Otra preocupación frecuente es tener demasiada saliva. Esto no ocurre porque el cuerpo produzca un exceso de saliva, sino porque la EP puede hacer que tragar sea menos automático.

¿Tengo problemas al tragar?

  • ¿La comida o las pastillas se me quedan atascadas?
  • ¿Necesito despejarme la garganta a menudo al beber o comer?
  • ¿Tardo más en comer que los demás?
  • ¿He adelgazado sin intentarlo?
  •  ¿Siento que tengo demasiada saliva?
  • ¿Tengo acidez estomacal o dolor de garganta?

¿Cómo se tratan los problemas del habla y la deglución?

El principal tratamiento es trabajar con un terapeuta del habla y el lenguaje. Algunos terapeutas se especializan en condiciones neurológicas. Ajustar la medicación para la EP también puede ayudar, especialmente si los problemas ocurren durante los periodos de "off".

¿Cómo se evalúan los problemas del habla y la deglución?

Un terapeuta del habla y el lenguaje empezará por elaborar un historial médico y evaluar cómo mueve usted su cara, labios, lengua y mandíbula, y cómo habla y traga. Si tiene problemas para tragar, le preguntará sobre esto. Puede realizarle pruebas como un examen videofluoroscópico o una evaluación endoscópica con fibra óptica para obtener más información.

¿Qué incluirá una sesión de terapia del habla o la deglución?

  • La EP afecta a cada persona de forma diferente, por lo que su plan terapéutico debe adaptarse a sus síntomas y metas específicas.
  • El terapeuta del habla y el lenguaje le dará ejercicios y estrategias para hablar con más claridad, fortalecer los músculos y mejorar la comunicación. A veces, puede recomendarse un dispositivo para ayudar a aumentar el volumen de la voz.
  • La terapia para la deglución se centra en fortalecer los músculos que se usan para respirar, toser y tragar. También pueden recomendarse cambios en la dieta y métodos más seguros para comer y beber.
  • Se recomienda una reevaluación y ajustes cada pocos años.

Los estudios demuestran que hablar y tragar mejoran más rápidamente con la práctica regular en casa. Cantar puede ser una forma divertida de practicar y puede potenciar el control de la respiración y la fuerza vocal. Busque oportunidades de coro en grupos de apoyo para la EP o en centros comunitarios locales.

¿Cómo puedo encontrar un terapeuta del habla y el lenguaje?

Pida a su médico que lo mande con un especialista o comuníquese a nuestra Línea de Ayuda. Programas como LSVT LOUD y Parkinson Voice Project SPEAK OUT! se centran en los desafíos del habla en la EP y ofrecen directorios en línea para ayudarle a encontrar terapeutas especializados.

Consejos para hablar más alto y claro

  • Respire antes de hablar.
  • Hable más alto de lo le resulte natural.
  • Organice sus ideas antes de hablar.
  • Practique su voz alta a diario.

Consejos par tragar con más seguridad

  • Reduzca las distracciones durante las comidas.
  • Procure masticar bien los alimentos.
  • Concéntrese en tragar fuerte al comer.
  • Hable con su médico si tiene dificultades para tomar pastillas.

Consejos para cuidadores

  • Trate de estar en la misma habitación y cara a cara cuando se comunique.
  • Deje más tiempo para que la persona con la EP responda.
Educational Events

Live Fitness Fridays: Flow into Wellness - Tai Chi for Parkinson’s

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST
FREE
A man lifting two weights in a T motion

Discover the calming power of movement in this special Fitness Fridays session, "Flow into Wellness: Tai Chi for Parkinson’s." Designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s, this class combines gentle, flowing movements with mindfulness to improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. Join us to experience how this ancient practice can support your mind and body in harmony, all while fostering a sense of relaxation and control.

No experience necessary—just come ready to move, breathe, and flow!

Instructor

Hao (Howe) Liu, PT, PhD, MS, FGSA
Professor and Head of Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions
Louisiana State University Health Science 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.

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Traveling with Parkinson's

In this webinar, we’ll share practical tips to help make travel easier—from packing medications and navigating airports to adjusting to new time zones and finding accessible accommodations.

Virtual
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