In-person check-in starts at 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a free educational program, as we learn about how exercise is an essential part of overall Parkinson’s management. In addition to helping with movement symptoms, exercise can have a positive impact on non-motor symptoms including, cognition, gut health and mood. This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. 

Speakers

Maggie Black, Psy.D
Licensed Psychologist/OWNER, Shore Neurocognitive & Behavioral Health

Leah Zinnert PT, DPT, CPT, CSCS, LSVT BIG

Justin Martello, MD, FAAN

Chief of Neurology, MedStar Baltimore 

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. 

In-person check-in starts at 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a free educational program, as we learn about how exercise is an essential part of overall Parkinson’s management. In addition to helping with movement symptoms, exercise can have a positive impact on non-motor symptoms including, cognition, gut health and mood. This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. Explore recent research concerning the effects of physical exercise on cognitive decline and emotional challenges in Parkinson’s disease. 

Speakers

Anindita Deb, MD, FAAN
UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester 
Wissam Deeb, MD
Umass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester
Leah Halloran
Certified Exercise Physiologist

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. 

There are many non-motor challenges associated with Parkinson's disease that may not always be easy to discuss. This program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones.

Expert Speaker

Ihtsham Haq, MD, FAAN
Professor of Neurology and Chief of Movement Disorders Divisions - University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

For in-person attendees: Check-in and Resource Fair start at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required since lunch will be served. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

Check-in, lunch and resource fair begin at 11:30 a.m.

Living with Parkinson's can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. Join us to learn about important lifestyle factors to help you live your best life, including exercise, nutrition and sleep, as well as a live Q&A session with Parkinson's experts.

Expert Speakers

Muhammad Nashatizadeh, MD
Director, Inpatient Movement Disorders
Associate Director, Movement Disorders Fellowship
Clinical Associate Professor
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at University of Kansas Medical Center, a Parkinson’s Foundation Krupp Smith Family Foundation Center of Excellence

Kelvin K. Au, MD, FRCPC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at University of Kansas Medical Center, a Parkinson’s Foundation Krupp Smith Family Foundation Center of Excellence

Brooke Heffernan, MD
Movement Disorder Neurologist
Saint Luke’s Neurology

Megan Roberts, MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
John Knox Village, a Parkinson’s Foundation Community Partner in Parkinson’s Care

This is an in-person program. Check-in, lunch, and resource fair begin at 11:30 a.m.

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

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as lunch is provided. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families and friends, medical providers/practitioners, and the community. 

In-person check-in starts at 1:45 p.m.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation, in partnership with the Elder Care Alliance and Neponset River Regional Chamber, for Panel on Parkinson’s Disease, a free program in Sharon, MA.

You will hear from a local Movement Disorder Specialist, a person living with Parkinson's disease and staff from the Parkinson's Foundation for talks around real life experience, and research and treatment updates. 

This program is a partnership with the Elder Care Alliance and Neponset River Regional Chamber.

Would you like to make a difference in Parkinson’s care? Join us to learn about the Hospital Care Initiative and how your role in a hospital or clinic setting can help raise awareness, educate others, and improve access to essential resources for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.

Want to learn more or get involved with the Florida Chapter? Please contact: Jennifer at Florida@Parkinson.org or call (561) 206-3156.

Check-in & Resource Fair* begins at 10 a.m. and the program starts at 11:00 a.m. 

After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson’s disease may become more challenging. Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and new strategies available for managing them.

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

Speakers

Jill Farmer, DO, MPH, FCPP
BoroNeuro

Gian Pal MD, MS
Rutgers Health, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Ken Thurman

On-site parking is available. Lunch will be served.

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.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Take charge of your Parkinson’s journey with practical tips to get the most out of every medical visit. This program will highlight simple, effective strategies to help you prepare for appointments, ask the right questions, track symptoms and medications, and build the care team that works best for you.

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family members, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Lunch will be served.

Expert Speakers:

Julie Kurek, MD
Augusta University/Wellstar-MCG

Lori Burkhead-Morgan, PhD, CCC-SLP
Augusta University/Wellstar-MCG

In-person check in starts at 9 a.m. 

Join the Parkinson's Foundation Great Lakes Chapter and Corewell Health for the Care Partner Retreat. 

The Care Partner Retreat brings care partners together to provide resources to make life better for themselves and their loved one with Parkinson’s disease. This year’s Care Partner Retreat will focus on the importance of care givers fostering community to receive emotional and relational support.

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. 

This program is hosted by Corewell Health in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes Chapter.

As Parkinson’s disease progresses, care needs can become more complex—impacting daily routines, independence, and long-term planning. This webinar will help veterans, and their care partners prepare for the changes that may come with advancing Parkinson’s. We’ll explore strategies for proactive care planning, VA services to support evolving needs, and resources to maintain quality of life through each stage of the disease. 

Speakers

Reversa Joseph, MD, MS
Director of Movement Disorders Clinic
Chalmers P. Wylie VA

Amanda Ripke, LCSW
Movement Disorders Clinic
Chalmers P. Wylie VA

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 is proud to partner with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for veterans with PD.