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Managing Changing Symptoms

10:00 am to 12:00 pm CST
FREE
Managing Changing Symptoms

Check-in begins at 9am. Program begins at 10 am.

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.

Speaker

Dr. Kristine Domingo, M Health Fairview

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.

Thank you to our sponsors

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Managing Changing Symptoms

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CST
FREE
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Check-in begins at Noon with lunch and vendor visits. Program starts at 1 pm.

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.

Speaker

Dr. Wijdan Rai, Sanford 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.

Thank you to our sponsors

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Better Lives, Together: Fresno Parkinson's Summit

9:30 am to 2:00 pm PST
Free

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Join the Parkinson’s Foundation to hear from keynote speaker Ray Dorsey, MD, co-author of “The Parkinson’s Plan.” The presentation will overview key points of the book including how prevention, better care, smarter policy and advocacy can change the future of Parkinson’s.

Come together with your community for the presentations, a resource fair, exercise demonstrations, “The Parkinson’s Plan” book signing (while supplies last), and more.

This event is free and open to people with Parkinson's and their families. Registration is required as in-person seating is limited.

Thank you to our event partner, the Greater Fresno Parkinson’s Support Group.

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Speakers:

Ray Dorsey, MD

Dr. Ray Dorsey is a neurologist, researcher, and public health advocate working to end Parkinson’s disease by addressing its root causes: toxic environmental exposures. He is the founding Director of the Center for the Brain & Environment at Atria Health and Research Institute and serves as Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. Dr. Dorsey has testified before Congress, advised the World Health Organization, and was recognized by the White House as a “Champion for Change.” He is the co-author of Ending Parkinson’s Disease (2020) and the New York Times bestseller, The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment (2025).

 

 

 

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Deborah Swerdlow

As Associate Vice President of Advocacy and State Policy for the Parkinson's Foundation, Deborah Swerdlow leads the Foundation's state policy work as well as efforts to engage people with Parkinson's, care partners, and other community members in support of both federal and state policies. Deborah comes to the Foundation with 15 years of experience in policy and advocacy, including her most recent government service as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services mission area. She previously served as Deputy Director of the State Campaigns team at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, where she led national issue campaigns on tax policy, food assistance, pandemic relief and other anti-poverty priorities. Earlier in her career, she served as Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator for the American Association of University Women and as a program associate and legislative assistant at the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism.

 

Deborah Swerdlow

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Parkinson’s Disease Symposium - Brookfield, WI

Virtual ( Zoom )
10:45 am to 3:00 pm CST
FREE
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In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m. 

Please join the Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter in partnership with the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Movement Disorders Team, for our Parkinson's Disease Symposium- Brookfield, WI.  

This program will feature experts discussing: Ways to Manage Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Research Updates, Advanced Treatments for PD, and Urinary & Pelvic Floor Health. 


For in-person attendees: In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m. Coffee and a boxed lunch will be provided. 

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: This program is also available to watch with Zoom, with the streaming portion for at-home viewers, beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. CT.


Speakers

Hilary Hicks, PhD
Froedtert & MCW health network

Karen Blindauer, MD
Froedtert & MCW health network

Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, FAANS
Froedtert & MCW health network

Molly Sievers DPT, NCS
Froedtert & MCW health network

Adria Rodriguez, PT
Froedtert & MCW health network

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

The program is presented by the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Movement Disorders team and the Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter.

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Conversaciones para aliados en el cuidado

Virtual ( Zoom )
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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Empoderando a los cuidadores de personas con problemas de memoria y la enfermedad de Parkinson

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Cuidar de alguien que tiene problemas de memoria o de pensamiento conlleva desafíos diarios únicos para los aliados en el cuidado y las familias. Acompáñenos en este webinar diseñado especialmente para aliados en el cuidado. Exploraremos estrategias prácticas para promover la movilidad diaria conservando la independencia de su ser querido, prevenir caídas, iniciar conversaciones abiertas con su familia y seres queridos acerca de los servicios de apoyo disponibles para ayudar a guiar un mejor cuidado de su ser querido, y aprender a navegar desafíos frecuentes que los cambios de conducta y cognitivos pueden traer a la experiencia de cuidado.

9 a.m. Hora del Pacífico (Los Ángeles y Phoenix)
10 a.m. Hora de la Montaña (Colorado, Nuevo México y Ciudad de México)
11 a.m. Hora del Centro (Texas, Colombia y Perú)
12 p.m. Hora del Este (Nueva York y Venezuela)
1 p.m. Hora de Chile y Argentina

Presentadores

Dra. Tais Protasio
Especialista en medicina geriátrica

Ilian Mino
Asistente de investigación 
División de Medicina Geriátrica, 
CU Anschutz School of Medicine

Joanna Fitzgibbons, Maestra en Ciencias
Coordinadora del programa, 
División de Medicina Geriátrica, 
CU Anschutz School of Medicine
 

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa en YouTube.


Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

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

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


La Parkinson’s Foundation agradece a Amneal por patrocinar esta programación.

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Hospital Safety and Parkinson's Disease

9:30 am to 1:30 pm PST
Free

Hospital Safety

For most people, being in the hospital is a stressful experience. For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), symptoms may get worse and new symptoms can develop. Proactively understanding the risks a person with Parkinson’s faces in the hospital can help to minimize complications and recovery time. 

Join the Parkinson's Foundation to learn about common challenges and ways to advocate for the best possible care while hospitalized. Attendees will receive a Hospital Safety Guide, parking, and lunch at no cost. Registration is free but required, and seating is limited. 

Speakers:
Andrea Fuentes, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist, UCSD
Adriana Gonzalez, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, UCSD

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Live Q&A with Parkinson's Experts

Virtual ( Facebook )
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST
FREE
Live Q&A on August 25

Please join us for a Facebook live Q & A discussion on Monday, 8/25, at 3 pm EST with the co-authors of the new book, The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment, Dr. Michael S. Okun and Dr. Ray Dorsey.

Moderated by the Chief Medical Officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation, Dr. Sneha Mantri.

No registration necessary.

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Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium 2025

Virtual ( Zoom )
10:00 am to 1:15 pm CST
FREE

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

This program will feature experts discussing: How to Build an Exercise Routine for PD, Research/Clinical Treatment Updates, and Autonomic Dysfunction and PD (blood pressure/bladder/bowel/sexual dysfunction). Q&A with the experts, will follow each presentation.

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

Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD
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Daniel Corcos, PhD
Northwestern Medicine

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

Juan Deliz, MD
Northwestern Medicine Neurology Orland Park

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

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Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center provides innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients and families affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The Center's care team works to promote health, education and support for patients. It also supports caregivers, family members, healthcare providers and the community. We continually strive to meet the needs of the Parkinson's community in a variety of ways. In doing this, we have adapted our annual symposium to a virtual setting for the safety and accessibility of the larger Parkinson's community.

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

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Shaken, Not Deterred: A Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Gathering

Virtual ( Zoom )
10:30 am to 4:00 pm EST
FREE
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In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m.

Join us for an insightful day designed specifically for the Young Onset Parkinson's Community – in-person or online! Brought to you by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (JCC), and the Parkinson’s Foundation.

The program includes three panels, comprised of individuals diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease, movement breaks, and resource materials.


For in-person attendees: Doors open at 9:45 a.m.; In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m.
A photo ID is required to enter the JCC building, and there is a security check. Lunch will be provided. 

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10:30 a.m.


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.

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Parkinson’s Foundation has received funding from an educational grant provided by Kyowa Kirin to support this program.

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Nutrition in Parkinson's: Microbiome & Gut Health

Virtual ( Zoom )
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST
FREE
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A balanced diet is important for people with Parkinson’s disease. Learn about foods 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.

Speaker

Lisa Deuel, MD
University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT

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.

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