Functional Fitness with Parkinson Wellness Recovery - PWR! Gym 

Bend, twist, push, pull, lift, and step in this functional fitness class for Parkinson’s that equips you for the most important type of physical fitness, REAL LIFE!

Equipment Needed: Sturdy armless chair, weights, yoga mat, and water bottle.

Please keep a bottle of water nearby. Enjoy the session!

Instructors

Jennifer Bazan-Wigle and Pandora Larsen
Parkinson Wellness Recovery- PWR! Gym

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.

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

Crista Ellis, BS, RYT-200, Yoga and Meditation teacher
Community Engagement Manager, Parkinson's Foundation

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

Wellness Wednesdays: Palliative Care Series

During this session, we will provide an introduction to hospice, exploring what hospice is, the types of services hospice provides, and the typical timing of hospice. We will also discuss how to select a hospice program that can best fit your needs, and how to be an advocate to receive the types of services you need.

Speaker

Farrah Daly, MD

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

EP Salud en Casa: Miércoles de Bienestar - La enfermedad de Parkinson 101: lo que usted y su familia deben saber

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Acompañe a la Parkinson’s Foundation para aprender acerca de las causas, los síntomas y el manejo de la enfermedad de Parkinson, así como la participación en investigaciones.

Presentador

Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, MD
Especialista en trastornos del movimiento
Prisma Health Neurology
University of South Carolina School of Medicine

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.

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Tightrope Impro Theatre's Improv for Wellness team is excited to rejoin PD Health @ Home to offer another Improv for Parkinson's Taster!

Are you a person with Parkinson's Disease or a Parkinson's-like condition? Are you curious about the benefits of Improv for Parkinson's? Join our taster session to try out some improv games, learn about the research and benefits, and see what programs we have to offer!

Speakers

Megan Dunlop, Facilitator of Improv for Parkinson's

Rosemary Morrison, Wellness Coordinator of Improv for Work and Wellness

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

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

EP Salud: Miércoles de Bienestar - La enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y la cognición (o los procesos cognitivos): comprendiendo y mejorando la salud de su cerebro

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El propósito de esta charla es educar a las personas con Parkinson y sus cuidadores acerca del impacto de la EP en los procesos cognitivos, discutir los rasgos más comunes y relevantes acerca de los aspectos cognitivos y la EP y cómo éstos también pueden afectar otras áreas como el bienestar emocional. Se hablará de la importancia de mantenerse conectados y los recursos de apoyo disponibles.

Presentadora

Annelly Buré-Reyes, PhD
Assistant Professor, División de neuropsicología
Departmento de neurología
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

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.

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.

Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease Webinar Series

How do you find harmony in juggling it all? Caring for your parent or family member or your children, plus all the things going on in your life. Join us to discuss how to talk about caring for yourself while living with PD,  as well as caring for others, setting boundaries, and how to find resources.

Join us for an educational presentation, followed by a Q&A session with our speaker. We will then have the opportunity to connect with others in the Young Onset community via Zoom breakout rooms to continue the discussion.

Speaker

Joan Hlas, MD
Struthers Parkinson’s 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.

Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease Webinar Series

Join us for an overview on laws governing the rights of individuals in the workplace, including reasonable accommodations and medical leaves.  Daniel Olson will present this interactive session, which will allow you to learn about disability laws and have your questions answered.  Mr. Olson is the Co-Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group at Bassford Remele, P.A., in Minneapolis, and an Adjunct Professor of Employment Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.

Join us for an educational presentation, followed by a Q&A session with our speaker. We will then have the opportunity to connect with others in the Young Onset community via Zoom breakout rooms to continue the discussion.

Speaker

Daniel Olson, Co-Chair
Employment Law Practice Group, Bassford Remele
Adjunct Professor of Employment Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law

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.

Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease Webinar Series

Many people living with Parkinson’s disease experience non-motor symptoms that can impact urinary and sexual functioning. Although these topics can be uncomfortable to discuss, learning more about what can be done could positively impact quality of life.

Join us for an educational presentation, followed by a Q&A session with our speaker. We will then have the opportunity to connect with others in the Young Onset community via Zoom breakout rooms to continue the discussion.

Speaker

Dr. Matthew Ziegelmann, Mayo Clinic Rochester

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.

Wellness Wednesdays

This program will provide a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease.  Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.

Speaker

Pravin Khemani, MD, FAAN
Medical Director, Movement Disorders
Department of Neurology, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Seattle, WA

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