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 hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation and the Peninsula Parkinson’s Place, a new community wellness center!

We will be celebrating the grand opening, have interactive exercise demos, local community partners and resources available, light refreshments, and a Stanford researcher will speak on "The Connection Between Gut Health and Parkinson’s Disease".

There will also be plenty of time to connect with others and learn more about the Foundation’s programs and services.

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 Nurse, 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
Desiree Dunn, RN, University of Utah Neurology-Movement Disorder Division

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. Topics include protecting assets, exploring care options, and accessing social and emotional support.

Speakers:
“Protecting Your Assets” 
Financial, Legal and Insurance Planning 
Kelly Kelly, Fairway Independent Mortgage

“Knowing Your Outside Support Options” 
What Families Wish They Knew Sooner 
Leah Jones and Michelle Meinert, Your Aging Navigator

Complimentary Lunch with Harp by Erin

“Accessing Social & Emotional Support” 
How to move through Caregiver Burnout and Compassion Fatigue 
Marc Anderson, MDiv BCC, Sanford Medical

Panel: The Care Partner Journey 
Care Partners and a local social worker speak candidly about their experiences and the resources that help. 
Moderator: Katlin Johnson, Exec. Director, South Dakota Parkinson’s Foundation

Guided Meditation Experience 
A moment to breathe, relax, and re-focus. 
Karrie Heckman, RN Sanford Integrated Health

Assistance is available for any care partner who needs outside care for their loved one while attending the conference.
To apply for assistance, go to www.southdakotaparkinson.org/financial-assistance
Or call (605) 271-6113 for assistance with the application

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. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. 

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-Greater 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. 

The Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter and Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center present: Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium.

This program provides an overview of the current understanding of Parkinson's disease risk factors, exploring how genetics, lifestyle, and environmental influences may contribute to disease development. Attendees will learn about genetic risk factors and the latest genetic clinical trials, examine environmental and lifestyle factors associated with Parkinson's disease, and receive updates on emerging research and ongoing clinical trials shaping the future of prevention and treatment.

Speakers

Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Danny Bega, MD, MSCI
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Lucy Morse, MD
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Ignacio Keller-Sarmiento, MD
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Paulina Gonazalez-Latapi, MD, MsC
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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.

The Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter in partnership with Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center presents: The Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium.