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.

We recognize the growing need for resources and support in the North Dallas area, so we're bringing you an opportunity for our community of older adults, people with Parkinson’s, families and friends, and care partners to connect with support partners and services in the area.

Please share with your own networks; we look forward to seeing you there!

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

Check-in starts at 9 a.m. MDT.

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation on Saturday, June 8th at the Aspen Chapel for a Parkinson’s Foundation 101 in-person program highlighting important resources such as recommended exercises, hospital safety, a Helpline available to you and much more.

Light snacks and coffee 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.

Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. ET.

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms, available treatments, and effective strategies for managing them. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living 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.

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter in partnership with Senior Medicare Patrol.

The Parkinson's Foundation Florida Chapter is hosting a virtual volunteer celebration via Zoom on May 8 at 5:30 p.m. During this quarterly call, you'll have the opportunity to hear about the positive impact your efforts had had on the Parkinson's Foundation Florida Chapter.

Mark your calendar and connect with us via Zoom. Registration is required. 

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.

Expert Speakers:

Mitesh Lotia, MD
Medical Director of Movement Disorders | AdventHealth

Ramón Rodríguez, MD, FAAN
Medical Director, Neurology One

Víctor Lameda, MD
Clinical Research Coordinator, Neurology One

People with Parkinson's and Care Partner Panel

• JoAnn Hartge
• Gary Appelsies

Moderator: Anna Moreno, MSW, Parkinson's Foundation, Senior Parkinson Information Specialist

Fitness Demonstration: Firebush, a Parkinson's Foundation Community Grant recipient. 

Fitness Demonstration: PunchWorX, a Parkinson's Foundation Community Grant recipient.

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 since lunch will be served. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

Check-in & the Resource Fair (for in-person attendees) begins at 9:00 a.m. CDT 

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life.  This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

Expert Speakers

Erin Edmundson, PT, DPT 
Huntsville Hospital Parkinson's Care Clinic

Anitra Ford, MS, CCC-SLP
Huntsville Hospital Therapy Services

Jay van Gerpen, MD, FAAN
Neurology Consultants of Huntsville

Carolina Parker, MD
Neurology Consultants of Huntsville

Brandi Ivey M.Ed, CPPN
Huntsville Hospital Parkinson's Care Clinic

Katelyn Bowden, OT
Huntsville Hospital Parkinson's Care Clinic

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.

Join Stanford and UCSF for a free educational event for two under-served communities – the African American Parkinson’s community and the Latinx Parkinson’s community.  There will be simultaneous sessions (different rooms) in English and Spanish.

Ideally for those diagnosed in the last few years.  Family members and friends are welcome and encouraged to join!  

Attendance is free, but registration is required and seating is limited. Lunch will be provided.

To register, email Aaron Daley at aaron.daley@ucsf.edu.

Expertos en el tratamiento de trastornos del movimiento hablarán en español acerca de los sintomas y el manejo de la enfermedad de Parkinson y se dará información acera de agencias en la comunidad que ofrecen grupos de apoyo y programa de ejercicio.

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

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Ubicación del evento, direcciones y información de estacionamiento: https://ce.csueastbay.edu/conference/index.html#location.

Este evento gruito. Se ofrecerá almuerzo.

Para inscribirse, envie un correo electrónico a: aaron.daley@ucsf.edu.

Sponsored by the Parkinson's Foundation and hosted by UCSF Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center & Stanford Movement Disorders Center. Both are Parkinson's Foundation Centers of Excellence.