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: Tips from a Movement Disorder Specialist, Advances in Parkinson’s Research, and the Benefits of the Creative Arts for PD. Q&A with the experts, will follow each presentation.

Speakers

Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN
Northwestern Medicine

Danny Bega, MD, MSCI
Northwestern Medicine

Paulina Latapi, MD, MSc
Northwestern Medicine

Carly Liegel
The Joffrey Ballet

Linda Jedrzejek, MT, BC
Neurologic Music Therapist

Lisa Bany
The Second City

Annie Arnold, MA, ATR-BC, LCPC, CATAP
Institute for Therapy through the Arts

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.

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.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– June 11 and June 25, 2024
– July 9 and July 23, 2024
– August 13 and August 27, 2024
– September 10 and September 24, 2024
– October 8 and October 22, 2024
– November 12 and November 26, 2024
– December 10, 2024

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.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– June 11 and June 25, 2024
– July 9 and July 23, 2024
– August 13 and August 27, 2024
​​​​​​​– September 10 and September 24, 2024

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.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– June 11 and June 25, 2024
– July 9 and July 23, 2024
– August 13 and August 27, 2024

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.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– June 11 and June 25, 2024
– July 9 and July 23, 2024
– August 13 and August 27, 2024

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.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– June 11 and June 25, 2024
– July 9 and July 23, 2024
– August 13 and August 27, 2024

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.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

– June 11 and June 25, 2024
– July 9 and July 23, 2024
– August 13 and August 27, 2024

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

Join us to help demystify Medicare. Our speaker, Renee Harberts, will help individuals understand health insurance and Medicare in simple, plain terms.  Having more information can help individuals make informed decisions about their Medicare plans and make Medicare work better for them or a loved one.

Speaker

Renee Harberts, CLTC, CRPS
Independent Insurance Broker
Associated Professionals, Ltd

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 Journey in Color: Advancing Research and Care in Your Community

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation and meet your local Research Advocates at a community day where you can learn about the experiences of the Black and African American community living with Parkinson’s and get resources and information about Parkinson’s care and research.

This event is in partnership with Northwestern University Movement Disorders Center and Rush University Medical Center, , with support from University of Chicago and University of Illinois Chicago.

Open to all, and free to attend. Lunch and parking passes will be provided.

Parkinson's Journey in Color: Advancing Research and Care in Your Community

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation and meet your local Research Advocates at a community day where you can learn about the experiences of the Black and African American community living with Parkinson’s and get resources and information about Parkinson’s care and research.

This event is open to all, and free to attend.