Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.
Leading up to the event, participants and teams fundraise to help the Parkinson’s Foundation provide vital resources and deliver quality care to more than 364,000 people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, while improving Parkinson’s treatments through research.
Moving Day proceeds help bring quality care to more people with Parkinson’s, further Parkinson’s research, education and outreach initiatives. Moving Day raises awareness of Parkinson’s both nationally and in the local community.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Synapse is a dynamic, high-energy workout that stimulates your body and mind to move and think stronger. This class is based off of Movement Revolution’s Neuro Intensive Exercise principles that are derived from the latest research on exercise and it’s benefits for PD. Vigorous exercise can be neuroprotective and can help improve complex movement patterning and cognitive function.
This class will sequence bouts of high intensity exercise such as boxing, kicking, etc. with functional strength exercises that mimic everyday activities. The goal of this class is to get you moving stronger in every way necessary to help you live stronger every day.
Seated and standing options will be presented. Please keep a bottle of water nearby. Enjoy the session!
Instructor
Daisy Asimakopoulos, ACSM-CPT, NES
Director of Operations of Movement Revolution
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.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Parkinson's Foundation Launches: 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
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. The Foundation will provide resources to launch and maintain the network for a one-year period.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
– August 8 and August 22, 2023
– September 12 and September 26, 2023
– October 10 and October 24, 2023
– November 14 and November 28, 2023
– December 12, 2023
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Parkinson's Foundation Launches: 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
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. The Foundation will provide resources to launch and maintain the network for a one-year period.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
– August 8 and August 22, 2023
– September 12 and September 26, 2023
– October 10 and October 24, 2023
– November 14 and November 28, 2023
– December 12, 2023
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Parkinson's Foundation Launches: 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
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. The Foundation will provide resources to launch and maintain the network for a one-year period.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
– August 8 and August 22, 2023
– September 12 and September 26, 2023
– October 10 and October 24, 2023
– November 14 and November 28, 2023
– December 12, 2023
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.
The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Episode 156: Research Series: Expanding PD GENEration
Variants of several genes have been identified that raise the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease is the Parkinson’s Foundation groundbreaking initiative that seeks to uncover the relationship between genetics and one’s risk for PD. The goal is to eventually help people better manage their disease, facilitate research into better treatments, and potentially, find a cure. The study is now expanding to actively enroll people of diverse backgrounds. Variants of certain genes associated with the risk of developing PD have different frequencies among different populations. Besides reaching out to Black and Asian communities in the mainland United States, PD GENEration is now expanding to Hispanic communities in Puerto Rico as well as in the Dominican Republic (DR).
Although every person’s disease is unique to them, understanding genetic differences across broad groups of people may help explain why a person’s experience with the disease differs from others. That is why it is important for PD GENEration to enroll people from diverse communities, where genes associated with the disease may occur at different frequencies.
Our guest in this episode is Amasi Kumeh, Director of Research Partnership at the Parkinson’s Foundation. She explains why it is important to include people of diverse backgrounds in the study and how and where the Foundation is reaching out to enroll people from a diverse range of communities in PD GENEration.
Released: August 8, 2023
Amasi Kumeh is the Director of Research Partnerships at the Parkinson's Foundation. She has worked in various capacities in the Parkinson's research sector for over ten years. She has experience as a global business process and program management expert for collaborative pre-clinical and clinical research projects related to Parkinson's disease. She is passionate about inclusivity and diversity in Parkinson's research to improve life for all people with Parkinson's and their family members. She currently spearheads a Foundation initiative to expand Parkinson's research into diverse communities and is responsible for cultivating industry partnerships to leverage the Foundation's rich data assets and increase investments in their flagship clinical programs.
Our 9 Most Popular Fitness Friday Videos to Watch Now
The Parkinson’s Foundation Fitness Friday video series focuses on a different aspect of exercise designed to support people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). From balance to coordination and more, this series lets you choose the at-home workouts that meet your fitness goals.
Research has shown that 2.5 hours of weekly exercise, along with medication, can significantly improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson's.
Get moving or try a new exercise with our most popular Fitness Friday workouts:
1. LSVT BIG Movements
LSVT BIG exercises focus on making “BIG” movements with your arms, legs and torso in all directions. This program helps you learn how to override the small, slow movements that are common with Parkinson’s disease.
2. Posture
Posture changes associated with Parkinson’s include stooped or rounded shoulders or forward lean of the head or whole body, making you look hunched over. Learn strategies for improving your posture with this seated workout.
3. Brain and Body
This video, featuring exercises from the Power for Parkinson’s program, is designed to stimulate the brain/body connection. Try it out to get a full workout from head (or brain) to toe.
4. LVST LOUD Vocal Therapy
LSVT LOUD therapy helps people with Parkinson's improve their vocal strength. A certified speech-language pathologist guides you through the exercises, helping you increase your voice volume to a healthy level making it easier for others to hear and understand you.
5. Boxing with Strength
This high-intensity boxing class will help you move with strength. The workout includes power training using light weights and high repetitions of big and fast movements to address the slowness associated with bradykinesia.
6. Balance, Brains, Agility and Flexibility Workout
This fun workout incorporates balance exercises, agility drills for coordination, cognitive exercises and various types of flexibility exercises. The class is intended for all fitness levels, with modifications available to increase and/or decrease intensity.
This Parkinson’s-specific training program aims to maintain or restore skills that deteriorate and interfere with everyday movements. PWR! Moves are performed with whole-body movements and intentional action in multiple postures to help people with PD gain body awareness.
8. Let’s Dance
Dance/movement therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses movement in all forms. This workout will allow you to move and find comfort in your body, expressing what words might be too difficult to uncover.
9. Yoga Therapy for Parkinson’s Anxiety/Depression
At least 50% of people with PD will experience some form of depression during their Parkinson's journey and up to 40% will experience an anxiety disorder. Try this yoga class, focused on meditation and mindful breathing, to address problems with anxiety and depression.
Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for the 10th annual Better Lives, Together: Fresno Parkinson's Summit! Together with your community, learn about the many disciplines involved in Parkinson's care, mental health support, treatments and strategies to manage PD, and the latest research updates.
This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as in-person seating is limited.
The Parkinson’s Foundation California Chapter is grateful for the unwavering support of our Chapter Partners and Sponsors. Learn more about them by visiting our Chapter Supporter webpage.
COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
En esta charla, lo invitamos a explorar las opciones quirúrgicas disponibles para la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y cómo prepararse si es candidato.
Comprenderá los criterios para ser candidato a estos tratamientos, los pasos necesarios antes de la intervención y cómo involucrar a su equipo médico en el proceso de toma de decisiones.
¡Acompáñenos para obtener un panorama completo de las opciones quirúrgicas en la EP y cómo estar preparado para enfrentar esta importante decisión en su camino hacia una mejor calidad de vida!
Presentadora
Marina Sarno, PsyD
Profesora adjunta
División de neuropsicología y neurociencia cognitiva
Departmento de neurología
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Panelista
Marie Perry
Persona con Parkinson
Este programa es gratuito y está disponible para cualquier persona interesada, incluyendo a las personas con Parkinson y sus familiares, amigos, personas de apoyo y promotores de salud.
