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

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.

Check-in starts at 9 a.m.

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.

Speaker

Temitope A. Lawal, MD, ECU Health Neurology - Greenville

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.

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
Shirley Ryan AblityLab

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. 

A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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.

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.

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

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.

Check-in & Resource Fair* begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program starts at 12:00 p.m. 

Together, we will learn practical strategies to manage symptoms of Parkinson's disease and explore a variety of resources and specialized support services available to veterans. Our goal is to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their quality of life and navigate their journey with Parkinson’s confidently.

*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

Speakers

William Hoffman, MD, Maj, USAF
Medical Director/ Joint Integrated Clinical Medicine Program
Movement Disorder Specialist Neurologist, BAMC

Jessie Jacobson, DO, Maj, USAF, MC
Staff Neurologist/Movement Disorder Specialist, BAMC

Lunch will be served.

Parking is complimentary for attendees of the program 
Click here for map of the Multi Assistance Center

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 and resource fair starts at 9 a.m. and program starts at 10 a.m. 

Join the Parkinson's Foundation Great Lakes Chapter for Let's Talk About It: Thinking Changes!

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

Speaker

Camilla Kilbane MD FAAN
Center Director 
Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

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* begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program starts at 12:00 p.m. 

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.

*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

Speakers

Lisa Deuel, MD 
Sarah Tandan, NP
Frederick C. Binter Center for Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders, The University of Vermont Medical Center

On-site parking is available. Lunch will be served.

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.

Participants will learn how research helps shape treatments and identify new care strategies for managing Parkinson’s symptoms. This program will also provide information on current research in Parkinson’s.

*This program may include moderately scientific terms and concepts.

Speakers

Paolo Moretti, MD, University of Utah
Erin Suttman, PhD, University of Utah

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.