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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Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but many resources are available to help you live your best quality of life. This program will provide important information about defining your care goals – both now and for the future – as well as guidance on accessing supportive services.

The event is free and is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. Registration is required as in-person seating is limited.

Thank you to our event partners, the Greater Fresno Parkinson’s Support Group and Move Up Health.

Speaker: Kwame Adjepong, MD, UCSF

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

Speakers

Mariel B. Deutsch, MD, FAAN
Neurology MIND Care
Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist at Neurology MIND Care PLLC

Kaitlin Stephen, MS, OT/L, LSVT
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy

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.

Parkinson's Foundation Launches: The PD Solo Network - Living Alone While Living with PD

There are two sessions available: You are welcome to choose one or attend both.
– 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET
– 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET

What is the PD Solo Network: 

A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease (PD) who live alone, by choice or circumstance. The purpose of this group is to create a community of support for those living without a care partner. People living with PD are the experts about what challenges, changes and accommodations are needed on a daily basis. This network will provide a place to share ideas, concerns, brainstorm strategies, suggestions, resources & to build relationships.

The Parkinson's Foundation is providing the initial funding and support to kick start this network. It will most likely become a very strong network that will operate independently although the Parkinson's Foundation will always be an entity of support & information for the participants.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– June 11 and June 25, 2024
– July 9 and July 23, 2024
– August 13 and August 27, 2024
– September 10 and September 24, 2024
– October 8 and October 22, 2024
– November 12 and November 26, 2024
– December 10, 2024

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.

Parkinson's Foundation Launches: The PD Solo Network - Living Alone While Living with PD

There are two sessions available: You are welcome to choose one or attend both.
– 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET
– 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET

What is the PD Solo Network: 

A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease (PD) who live alone, by choice or circumstance. The purpose of this group is to create a community of support for those living without a care partner. People living with PD are the experts about what challenges, changes and accommodations are needed on a daily basis. This network will provide a place to share ideas, concerns, brainstorm strategies, suggestions, resources & to build relationships.

The Parkinson's Foundation is providing the initial funding and support to kick start this network. It will most likely become a very strong network that will operate independently although the Parkinson's Foundation will always be an entity of support & information for the participants.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– June 11 and June 25, 2024
– July 9 and July 23, 2024
– August 13 and August 27, 2024
– September 10 and September 24, 2024
– October 8 and October 22, 2024
– November 12 and November 26, 2024
– December 10, 2024

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.