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.

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

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. 

Check-in begins at 9 am and the program begins at 10 am. 

Join us for our annual Care Partner Retreat, designed to bring care partners together for connection, support and shared learning. Through meaningful conversations and relationship-building opportunities, participants will strengthen their support networks, exchange experiences and gain valuable resources while fostering a sense of community with others navigating similar journeys. 

This event is designed for care partners of people living with Parkinson's Disease. There is limited space available for people with Parkinson's to join for a day of conversation and engaging activities in a separate room. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. 

The Bay Area Open House is a welcoming community event hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation and Peninsula Parkinson’s Place. The event is designed to reconnect and reintroduce the Foundation to the local community while building excitement for Moving Day San Francisco & San Jose.

We’ll have interactive exercise demonstrations, a guest speaker, local community partners and resources, refreshments, and plenty of time for attendees to connect with one another and learn more about the Foundation’s programs and services.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. The event is open to people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, healthcare professionals, community partners, and anyone interested in learning more about the Parkinson’s Foundation and the local Parkinson’s community.

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation Healthy Living Expo, a free community event designed to empower people living with Parkinson's, their care partners and families, healthcare professionals and the broader aging community through valuable education, practical tools, meaningful connection, and access to local resources to help individuals and families live well.

In-person check-in and Resource Fair begin at 10 am. Program runs 10 am to 3 pm. Drop in as your schedule allows—stay for an hour or the whole time! There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This event is in-person only.

Attendees will have the opportunity to: 

• Explore a comprehensive Resource Fair featuring more than 50 community organizations, healthcare providers, and industry partners offering Parkinson's-related and aging services, programs, products, and support.
• Hear from leading Parkinson's experts during a live panel discussion and Q&A.
• Attend educational breakout sessions covering a variety of topics related to living well with Parkinson's, healthy aging, caregiving, nutrition, health and wellness, and community resources.

Parking: Parking is complimentary for program attendees. To access driving directions, please click here.

Exercise is a powerful tool for managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms at every stage. This program explains how staying active supports movement, mood, and thinking- and may even slow disease progression. Participants will learn practical ways to build exercise into daily life for better mobility and overall well-being.

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.

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.

Event Overview:

9:00 a.m. CT - Check-in & Resource Fair
10:00 a.m. CT - Program begins
1:30 p.m. CT - Program end

Lunch will be served for all attendees.

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.

This program provides an overview of current Parkinson’s research and its impact on treatment and care. Participants will learn the difference between studies targeting symptoms and those aiming to slow disease progression. We will also explore recent advancements and how ongoing research may shape future therapies and personal care.

*This program may include moderately scientific terms and concepts.

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

The Parkinson's Foundation Community Care Expo is an event designed to connect local professionals working in the Parkinson's community with resources for their Parkinson's patients and/or residents.

During our event, you’ll hear from a Movement Disorder Specialist, a home health director of Nursing, a Parkinson's fitness expert, and Parkinson's Foundation Staff about the many no-cost resources available to your team.

This Community Care Expo is free to attend, but registration is required. 

Speakers

Sherri Bickley, LMSW, M.Th., Executive Director, The HOPEamine Factory

Lissa Brock, BSN, RN, NC-BC, Director of Nursing, BrightStar Care – Salt Lake City

Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter in partnership with the South Dakota Parkinson Foundation for the Care Partner Conference. Caregivers, care partners, and anyone supporting a person living with Parkinson’s are invited to attend this conference to help you and your loved one navigate the Parkinson’s journey with confidence. Topics include protecting assets, exploring care options, and accessing social and emotional support.
 
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 program is a partnership between the Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter and the South Dakota Parkinson Foundation.

Thank you to our Sponsors.

Check-in & Resource Fair* begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program starts at 11:30 a.m. 

This program provides an overview of current Parkinson’s research, including PD GENEration, and its impact on treatment and care. Participants will learn the difference between studies targeting symptoms and those aiming to slow disease progression. We will also explore recent advancements and how ongoing research may shape future therapies and personal care.

*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

Speakers

Nicola Bothwick 
Clinical Research Parkinson's Foundation

Megan Finke
Clinical Research Parkinson's Foundation

David K. Simon, MD, PhD 
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Anne Marie Wills, MD 
Mass General Bringham

George Skaliotis
PD GENEration Participant 

Wendy Buchanan
PD GENEration Participant 

Movement Demonstration by
Todd Paris
Rock Steady Boxing-Boston JCC

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.