Parkinson’s Foundation community grants further the health, wellness and education of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) across the nation. These grants support community-based education and outreach programs that address unmet needs in the Parkinson’s community. The 2026 Community Grant cycle, supported by the estate of Stanley and Gloria Brams, will award grants ranging from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per grant recipient; grant requests for under $10,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Since 2011, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested more than $12.7 million to support 969 community-based programs that make life better for people living with PD.

The Parkinson’s Foundation will be hosting an application assistance webinar on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm ET to provide an overview of the 2026 Community grant application process. Interested applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions. This webinar will be recorded and distributed afterwards.

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. The Foundation will provide resources to launch and maintain the network for a one-year period.

Upcoming Meeting Date:

– December 12, 2023

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. The Foundation will provide resources to launch and maintain the network for a one-year period.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– November 14 and November 28, 2023
– December 12, 2023

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. The Foundation will provide resources to launch and maintain the network for a one-year period.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– November 14 and November 28, 2023
– December 12, 2023

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

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation in person or online for the Carolinas Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium.  Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. In-person attendees will also have an opportunity to meet with exhibitors and pick up information during our Resource Fair.

Expert Panelists

Nicole Cool, BSN, RN
Medical University of South Carolina

Kimberly Gamble
Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute

Risa Hanau, LCSW
AuthoraCare Collective

David Haynes, CLTC, CEP
Haynes LTC Insurance

Vanessa K. Hinson MD, PhD
Medical University of South Carolina

Amy Marriott, PT
Cone Health

Maysen Mesaros MS, CGC
Medical University of South Carolina

Mustafa Saad Siddiqui, MD
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Myriam Sollman, PhD
Prisma Health

Dennis Toman, Esq., CELA
The Elderlaw Firm

People with Parkinson's & Care Partner Panelists

Mike Horak and Family

Doug and Grace Boyce

Edwin and Michelle Costillo

Phil and Julia Gee

For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and resource fair starts at 9 a.m. ET. Lunch will be served.

For virtual attendees via Zoom: The live stream starts at 9:45 a.m. ET

Traveling to the event? Click here for a list of nearby hotels.

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.

Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation in person for the Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson's. 

Expert Speakers

Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP
Parkinson’s Speech Services and Wellstar Health System

Lenora Higginbotham, MD
Emory Brain Health Center

Brittney Hooker, PT, DPT & Amy Morse, PT, DPT
Synapse NeuroRehab + Wellness

Jorge Juncos, MD
Juncos Neuro Consulting

Joash Lazarus, MD
Atlanta Neuroscience Institute

Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
Seattle Integrative Medicine

Tanya Morris, LMSW
Senior Services North Fulton

Kelley Napier, CELA
Georgia Estate & Elder Law 

Jack Shen, MD
Wellstar Neurology

Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD
WellStar Neurosurgery

Angela Wang, MD
Kaiser Permanente

Fitness Demo Provided by

Center for Movement Challenges 

For in-person attendees: Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.

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

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

Check-in and exhibitor tables open at 9:30 a.m. ET.

We will address some of the challenges of advancing PD and explore strategies to prepare for the future, including how to evolve your care plans and treatments throughout progression so you can live your best life with PD now.

Featured Speakers:

George Dumenigo, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker/Community Outreach Coordinator
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, University of Miami, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Alexandra Ingram, FNP- BC
Nurse Practitioner
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, University of Miami, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Fitness Demonstration by: YMCA of Collier County

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.

Living Well in PD Flyer- Korean

파킨슨 병과 웰빙 

파킨슨 병의 이해를 돕기 위한 세미나에 여러분을 초대합니다.

Atlanta Neuroscience Institute의 파킨슨 병 및 운동장애 전문의

Dr. Joash Lazarus 박사님을 모시고 파킨슨 병의 전반적인 이해와 증상, 치료 방법등을 알려드립니다. 

또한 파킨슨 병 환우들과 가족들의 모임인 케어리프트 파킨슨 가족모임 (Care Lift PD Support Group)의 여러분들이 함께 이야기를 나누는 시간을 마련하였습니다.

강사: Dr. Joash Lazarus Atlanta Neuroscience Institute

진행: 반 혜진(케어리프트 디렉터)
Care Lift Corp

일시: 2023년 11월 11일 토요일 오전 10시 – 오전 11:30

장소: 아틀란타 비전교회(Vision Church) 2780 Buford Hwy., Duluth, GA 30096

참가신청 및 문의
케어 리프트(Care Lift)
전화: 678.723.5746
Email: CareLiftATL@Gmail.com

Check-in and exhibitor tables open at 9 a.m. CT.

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.  

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.

Featured Speakers:

Rebecca Solch-Ottaiano, PhD
Tulane University School of Medicine

Heather Rietschel, MCD, CCC/SLP
Lakeview Hospital

Judy Roberts, RDN LDN
Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST)

Check-in starts at 1:00 p.m. ET.

For veteran's living with Parkinson's disease, non-motor challenges are not always easy to discuss. With a focus on mood changes, including anxiety, depression and apathy this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones.

Expert Speakers:

• Megan Gomez, PhD, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

Expert Panelists from the Atlanta VA and Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation:

• Marian Evatt, MD
• Madeleine Hackney, PhD
• Joe Nocera, PhD
• Camille Vaughan, MD, MS

Veteran Living with Parkinson's Panelist:

• Jerry Feldman
• Mike Bowman

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter in collaboration with: