Check-in and resource tables open at 11 a.m. 

Lunch will be provided.

A balanced diet is important for people with Parkinson's disease. Learn about food that may help ease symptoms and support brain health in addition to understanding how some foods can affect the way Parkinson's medications work. This program will also address the latest information on the gut and brain connection with PD.  

Featured Speakers:

Okeanis Vaou, MD, FAAN 
Associate Professor of Neurology
Division Chief, Movement Disorders Program
Vice Chair of Faculty Development
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Elissa Lueckemeyer RDN, LD
Food 4 Success, LLC

Jennifer von Durckheim M.Ed, NBC-HWC 
Seedling Health and Wellness Coaching

Parking: Is complimentary for attendees of the program 
Click here for map of the Multi Assistance Center

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.

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are at a higher risk of hospitalization and face many challenges while in the hospital. It is important for all people with Parkinson’s to be aware of the risks, prepare ahead of time and know how to advocate for their needs while in the hospital.

Join Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Foundation Ambassadors as they discuss these issues. 

Featured Speakers:

Darrell Allers

Jerry Feldman

Victoria Helmly, PhD

Check-in begins at noon with lunch and vendor visits. The program begins at 1 PM CST. 

Parkinson’s disease can create many challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. This program provides information on how Parkinson's disease affects sleep quality and addresses ways you can get a better night's sleep while living with PD. Hear how exercising, nutrition and good sleep hygiene can improve sleep quality.

Speakers

Jeffrey Boyle, MD, PhD 
Avera Health

Matthew Leedom, DPT
Avera Health

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.

EP Salud en Casa: Miércoles de Bienestar 
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Acompáñenos en un seminario web donde hablaremos acerca de la enfermedad de Parkinson de inicio temprano (EPIT). Aprenderá las diferencias entre el Parkinson típico y la EPIT, explorando las características distintivas de la EPIT, su impacto en la vida diaria y estrategias efectivas para controlar los síntomas y mantener la calidad de vida.

Ya sea que esté recién diagnosticado, sea aliado en el cuidado o simplemente busque aprender más, este webinar ofrece valiosos conocimientos y consejos prácticos de expertos y personas diagnosticadas con la EPIT.

Presentadora

Dra. Ashley Madera
Investigadora de trastornos del movimiento, Programa de trastornos del movimiento
Departamento de neurología, UCLA

Panelistas

Elva Brown
Consejo para personas con Parkinson (People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council)
Persona con la enfermedad de Parkinson de inicio temprano (EPIT)

Monica Broll
Persona con la enfermedad de Parkinson de inicio temprano (EPIT)

Edwin Castillo
Persona con la enfermedad de Parkinson de inicio temprano (EPIT)

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

Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa-PD Health @ Home" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos

Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

More than 110,000 veterans with Parkinson’s disease receive care through the U.S. Department of Affairs (VA).  Many U.S. military veterans with Parkinson’s have access to specialized medical care and financial assistance through the VA. During this webinar, we will dive into an exploration of the extensive resources and dedicated support services that Veterans have access to through the VA and the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Speakers

Gretchen Glenn, LCSW
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
Philadelphia PADRECC
Social Worker/Associate Director of Education
National VA PD Consortium Education Subcommittee Chairperson

Johnnie Bourque
Veteran Services Representative
Floater Northern Region

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.

Studies have demonstrated that exercise has brain and body benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise can help to improve Parkinson’s symptoms and help individuals do the activities they enjoy.  Learn that there are benefits to movement at all stages of Parkinson’s and that it is never too late to start.  

Speaker:
Jeanne S Feuerstein, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Movement Disorder Specialist, University of Colorado, a Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence

There are many non-motor challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease that may not always be easy to discuss. With a focus on non-motor symptoms, this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones.

Speakers:
Dana Sugar, MD, University of New Mexico

Parkinson's research is important to finding better treatments and improving care. At this program, attendees will learn about how research shapes treatments, about care strategies for managing Parkinson’s symptoms, and what’s new in research.

People with Parkinson’s and their loved ones are invited to join us for a resource fair, exercise demonstrations, table activities, raffles and giveaways, and lunch.

Registration, parking and meals are provided at no cost to attendees, but registration is required.

Speakers: Anny Lin, MD, UW Medicine; Pinky Agarwal, MD, Evergreen Health

Check-in and resource fair starts at 10 a.m.; Program starts 11:00 a.m.

Studies have demonstrated that exercise has brain and body benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise can help to improve Parkinson’s symptoms and help individuals do the activities they enjoy. Learn that there are benefits to movement at all stages of Parkinson’s and that it is never too late to start.

Speakers

Erin Buckley, OTR/L
Central Virginia VA Health Care System

Cameron Gordon, PT, DPT
Veterans Healthcare Administration

Alyssa Yeary, PT, DPT, NCS
VCU Health

Margaret Preston
Power Over Parkinson's (POP)

Molly Cupka 
Up ENDing Parkinson’s

Lindsay Dawson, PT, DPT
Rock Steady Boxing Richmond

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.

Acompañe a la Parkinson’s Foundation en nuestro evento educativo en español para explorar formas de mantenerse motivado cuando se vive con Parkinson y disfrute de una feria de recursos, baile, almuerzo, juegos, rifas, oportunidades de investigación in situ y mucho más.

Este programa es gratuito y está disponible para las personas con Parkinson, sus familiares, amigos, personas de apoyo y promotores de salud. Entre los presentadores estarán Natalie Diaz, MD, Pacific Neuroscience Institute; Ignacio Mata, PhD, Cleveland Clinic; Xavier Cagigas, PhD, UCLA; y Adriana Jimenez, Give for a Smile. 

El estacionamiento y el almuerzo son gratuitos y hay una zona de actividades para niños disponible. 

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