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.

Many of us would like more kindness in our lives. Through meditation we can cultivate this most beneficial quality of the heart. This session will focus on the psychological and physical benefits of cultivating kindness, as well as offer a guided kindness meditation.

Speaker

Devon Hase, PhD

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

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

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 as in-person seating is limited.

Speakers
Sephira Ryman, PhD, MS, Mind Research Network
Davin Quinn, MD, FACLP, University of New Mexico

Chapter Supporters
The Parkinson’s Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsors. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our Chapter Supporters Webpage.

Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Wellness Series

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience a wide range of mood, thinking and physical changes that can negatively impact how they engage with the world around them. Trouble moving, fear, or even stigma surrounding the diagnosis may lead to avoiding social situations. Interestingly, research suggests that lack of social connection may impact quality of life even more than tremor. Connecting with people who can relate to your experience, accepting support and finding ways to engage with your family, friends and community can help you overcome isolation and improve your quality of life. 

Join us for a candid, virtual discussion about the benefits and challenges of maintaining strong social ties in Parkinson’s.

Speakers

Travis Turner, PhD, Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor and Director of the Neuropsychology Division, Medical University of South Carolina

Indira Subramanian, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist
Director VA Southwest VAMC Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC); Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA

Alharvey Parker, Person with Parkinson’s

Gregory Monroe, Person with Parkinson's

Tracy Montoya, Person with Parkinson's

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

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Acompáñenos para un programa educativo en Chicago, IL. Escuche a especialistas en Parkinson, además de conocer recursos y la oportunidad de participar en el estudio de PDGENEration.

Entenderá cómo avanza la enfermedad de Parkinson, aprenderá cómo afecta el Parkinson a la salud mental, conocerá los beneficios de los ejercicios y aumentará su conocimiento acerca de los estudios de investigación.

Inscríbase en persona

Inscríbase en línea

Este programa es gratuito y está disponible para cualquier persona interesada, incluyendo a las personas con Parkinson y sus familiares, amigos, personas de apoyo y promotores de salud.

Para los asistentes presenciales: Registro, brunch, visitas a los auspiciantes y mesa PD GENE a las 9:00 a.m.

Para los asistentes virtuales, a través de Zoom: La transmisión en directo será de 10:00 a.m. a 12:15 p.m. horas.

Please join the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter for a gathering of professionals and businesses who serve families living with Parkinson's disease. 

Date/Time: Friday, April 7, 2023 | 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Location: Alpharetta Adult Rec Center | 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Suite #100, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Description: This Parkinson's Foundation Healthcare Professionals Expo is an event designed to connect your business with resources for your Parkinson's patients and/or residents.

During our event, you will have the opportunity to hear from local Parkinson's Foundation team members, Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Lazarus, Dr. Shen and Georgia Chapter Volunteers and Staff on the many no-cost resources available to your team.

Event Details:

7:45 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast and Networking

8:00 a.m. - Parkinson's Foundation 101 with Parkinson's Foundation team members

8:30 a.m. - Experience a Parkinson's fitness demonstration right from your seat.

8:45 a.m. - Discussion with Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Lazarus

9:00 a.m. - Discussion with Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Shen

9:15 a.m. - Stretching with Empower Rec Therapy 

9:30 a.m. - CPPC Program Overview with Parkinson's Foundation Staff, Nicole Yarab

9:45 a.m. - Q & A Session 

10:00 a.m. - Closing & Networking

The Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter is pleased to host this gathering of professionals serving the local PD community.

This Healthcare Professionals Expo is free to attend, but registration is required. 

Please contact Amanda Appolloni at aappolloni@parkinson.org or Calle Wallace at cwallace@parkinson.org with any questions. 

Check-in and resource tables start at 12:00 p.m.
A light lunch will be provided.

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 from KU Medical Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence:

Muhammad Nashatizadeh, MD
Clinical Associate Professor 
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center

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.

Attend in-person

Parking: Parking is complimentary for attendees of the program. 

Check-in starts at 10 a.m.
Live Stream starts at 10:30 a.m.
View Exhibit and Chat with the Artist from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Artist and caregiver, Safi Alia Shabaik, as she shares her father’s end-of-life journey with Parkinson’s disease, dementia and sundowner's syndrome. This event will also include conversations with experts and people living with Parkinson’s on topics such as family caregiving, creativity and Parkinson’s, end-of-life care, and dignified death.

The images in this exhibit and the program discussion may generate a wide variety of reactions and emotions. It is one family’s journey and does not reflect everyone’s experience. Our goal is to bring awareness and understanding, through art and storytelling, to topics that may not always be discussed.

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

This event is part of the Artist’s exhibit that includes photographs, audio recordings and objects documenting her father’s end-of-life journey with Parkinson’s, dementia and sundowner's syndrome. The exhibit opens on Saturday, April 1 at 3 p.m. and continues through April 30 at 1100 Florence Gallery in Evanston.

Gallery Hours: Wednesdays & Fridays 5-8 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays 12-5 p.m.

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Functional Fitness with Parkinson Wellness Recovery - PWR! Gym 

Bend, twist, push, pull, lift, and step in this functional fitness class for Parkinson’s that equips you for the most important type of physical fitness, REAL LIFE!

Equipment Needed: Sturdy armless chair, weights, yoga mat, and water bottle.

Please keep a bottle of water nearby. Enjoy the session!

Instructors

Jennifer Bazan-Wigle and Pandora Larsen
Parkinson Wellness Recovery- PWR! Gym

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.

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.