Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Wellness Series

Living with a chronic and progressive disease like Parkinson’s disease (PD) is no small feat. While PD can feel overwhelming at times, finding ways to connect with meaning and purpose, stay on track with your goals and maintain a strong support network can improve quality of life. Building a healthy, balanced routine can also promote well-being.

Join us to learn from people living with Parkinson’s and PD specialists about ways to actively influence your mental narrative and improve your overall health during this candid, virtual conversation.

Speakers

Paul French, Person with Parkinson's
PD Advocate and Board Member of the Parkinson's Association of the Rockies

Lou Eisenbrandt, Person with Parkinson's
Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council, Member

Gregory Pontone, MD, MHS
Johns Hopkins, Parkinson's Disease Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Director

Terry Ellis, PhD, PT , FAPTA
Boston University, Professor & Chair; Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent

Bradley McDaniels, PhD, CRC
University of North Texas, College of Health & Public Service, Assistant Professor

Franchino Porciuncula PT, DPT, PhD
Center of Neurorehabilitation, Boston University

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Check-in starts at 12 p.m. ET

This program will cover various treatment options for Parkinson’s Disease, from exercise, therapies, medications, and surgery options.

Speakers

Dr. Fernando Pagan

Dr. Yasar Torres-Yaghi

More speakers are to be announced.

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 2 p.m. ET

Parkinson’s disease effects multiple aspects of a person’s life. Join us and learn about some of the cognitive, emotional, and movement symptoms that can come with Parkinson’s, hear from top researchers in the state about advancements in treatments and care, and get connected with local wellness classes and support groups so that you can live your best life with Parkinson’s.

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.

Expert Speakers:

Mitesh Lotia, MD
Movement Disorder Neurologist, AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute

Dawn Bowers, PhD, ABPP/CN
Neuropsychologist, UF Departments of Neurology and Clinical & Health Psychology
UF Research Foundation Professor, the Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Expert Panelists:

Moderator: Joanne August, MSN, BSN
OPS Research Scholar 
UF Departments of Neurology & Movement Disorder 

Laura Patrick, PT, DPT
Clinical Neuro Program Manager, AdventHealth

Mia Watler, MSW
Brain Health Clinical Social Worker, AdventHealth

Tammy Dunseath
Genesis Health Clubs Brownwood

Gary Canner, Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador & Person with Parkinson's
Joan Canner, Gary's Spouse and Care Partner

A collaboration of the Tampa JCCs & Federation and the Parkinson's Foundation

Parkinson's Disease: Reducing Barriers & Connecting to Community

Join us to discuss Parkinson's symptoms, treatments, and progression while we explore important factors in helping live your best life, including diet, exercise, and staying connected. This program will also feature a live Q & A with Parkinson's experts.

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.

*Program flyer- here.
*Register to volunteer at the program- here.

Expert Speakers:

Robert Hauser, MD, MBA
Movement Disorder Specialist, Director, USF Health Department of Neurology, Division of Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Theresa Zesiewicz, MD
Professor, Department of Neurology, Director, USF Ataxia Research Center, Movement Disorders

Yarema Bezchlibnyk, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, USF Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair
Surgical Director, Movement Disorders Neuromodulation Center

Annie Brooks, MSW
Director, Strategic Initiatives, Parkinson's Foundation

Kelly Hussey, PA-C
USF Health Department of Neurology, Movement Disorders

Alli Villane PT, DPT, NCS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
LSVT BIG and LSVT BIG for Life Certified Clinician, Tampa General Hospital

Meghan Valentin, PT, DPT, AIB-VRC
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
LSVT BIG Certification Clinician
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, Tampa General Hospital

Most people with Parkinson’s disease will experience changes in speech, voice and swallowing at some point during the course of the disease. Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing, drooling, communication, and other oral problems in PD. 

Speaker

Kenneth P. Martinez, MD
Neurologist
Medical Director, Neurology and Pain Specialty Center, Aliso Viejo, CA

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Join health psychologist, Taylor Rush, PhD, as she explores different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, PhD, Health Psychologist
Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs
Center for Neurological Restoration
Cleveland Clinic, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

For many of us, physical discomfort is a part of our journey with Parkinson’s. In this session, we will talk together about how mindfulness can help us manage discomfort and pain, and offer a guided meditation on working with some of the common difficulties associated with Parkinson’s.

Speaker

Nico Hase, PhD

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Fun, Fast-paced LIVE workout using large muscle groups in universal movement patterns including Agility, Symptom-Focused bending and lifting, single-leg, pushing, pulling, and rotation. Modifications will be given to increase or decrease the challenge. 

Items needed: armless chair, exercise mat, exercise band, light dumbells or soup cans.

Please keep a bottle of water nearby. You may also wish to consider keeping a chair within reach in case you wish to do any of the activities in the seated position. Enjoy the session!

Instructors

Ben Rossi - ACE-CPT, PWR!Moves, DTD, Founding Member and CPO of InMotion and Owner of Ability to Perform Fitness Center

Dan Medves, ACE-CPT, PWR!Moves, DTD

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.

Join us every Monday as our expert speaker leads you in guided relaxation techniques to help boost brain power and reduce stress.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Crista Ellis, BS, RYT-200 - Yoga and Meditation teacher, Community Engagement Manager, Parkinson's Foundation

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Join health psychologist, Taylor Rush, PhD, as she explores different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, PhD, Health Psychologist
Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs
Center for Neurological Restoration
Cleveland Clinic, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.