In-person check-in starts at 9 a.m.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation and Struthers Parkinson’s Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, for the Progress & Possibilities Symposium. Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson Care team. Featuring a Resource Fair, a plated lunch, and afternoon breakout sessions.

Speakers from Struthers Parkinson's Center

• Annie Adix, DPT
• Laura DesHotels, DPT
• Sarah Donley, RN
• Ellen Hornbreak, DPT
• Lori McManus, OTR
• Kris Neirengarten, OTR
• Kyle Nelson, MD
• Lacey Severson, LICSW
• Sydney Spagna, MD
• Kevin Webb-Kay, MD

For in-person attendees: In-person check-in starts at 9 a.m. 

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.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.

In-person check-in starts at 11 a.m.

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: 

Clarisse Goas, MS, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Zachary Jordan, MD
Physician
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Pietro Mazzoni, MD
Co-Director
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ariane Park, MD, MPH
Co-Director 
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Michael Schonberger, DO, MBA
Physician
The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
The Ohio State University Wexner 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.

In-person check-in starts at 12:30 p.m.

The Parkinson's Foundation and University of Michigan, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, are excited to invite you to our Parkinson's Symposium. 

Roger Albin, MD, Movement Disorders Neurologist and Director of the Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research at the University of Michigan will be speaking about research on “Trying to Figure Out How L-Dopa Works”.  

Miriam Bohnen DPT, Physical Therapist with the University of Michigan Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive, and Mobility Laboratory will be sharing research findings about movement and activity in PD including discussing “The Moving Desk” and addressing practical approaches to increasing daily activity.

Speakers

Roger Albin, MD
Movement Disorders Neurologist and Director of the Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research
University of Michigan

Miriam Bohnen, DPT
Physical Therapist
Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive and Mobility Laboratory
University of Michigan

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.

The Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes Chapter is pleased to be working with Michigan Medicine for the March 15th and June 21st programs in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Please join us for a virtual conversation around creating estate plans for families with Parkinson’s.  Our expert speaker will discuss the basics of estate planning including the importance of having a plan in place, an introduction to the essential documents needed for an estate plan, and some common estate plan structures. Attendees will have a clearer understanding of various terms like wills, trusts, probate, and powers of attorney and will learn how to find an experienced professional to assist with estate planning.

Speaker

Julie Westbrock
Vice President of Business Development
TrustPoint Wealth Management

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 the Parkinson’s Foundation for the Pacific Northwest Parkinson’s Symposium.  Learn about motor and non-motor symptoms and treatments, hear about research, and find resources to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. 

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.

Mothers will receive a flower in honor of Mother’s Day!

Speakers include: 

Anny Lin, MD, UW Medicine Movement Disorder Clinic

Pravin Khemani, MD, Swedish Movement Disorders Clinic, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Join the University of Southern California (USC), together with the Parkinson’s Foundation, for “Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease,” a free educational symposium for people with Parkinson's and care partners.

Hear from USC speakers about therapeutics, surgical updates, non-motor symptoms, and lifestyle in Parkinson's. There will be Q&A discussions after each panel conversation. Please submit your questions with your registration.

Attendance is free, but registration is required and seating is limited.

In-person check-in and Resource Fair starts at 10 a.m.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation and IU Health, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, for their in-person, Parkinson’s Symposium. We will discuss important topics for living well with Parkinson's. Learn about local Parkinson's resources, What’s New in the Pipeline, Nutrition and PD, and How to Build Your Care Team.

Speakers

Elizabeth Zauber, MD
IU Health, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Adrianne C. Gasper, NP
IU Health, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Christine Timberlake, Director of Training & Education
Rock Steady Boxing

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.

In partnership with Indiana Health University, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence.

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 Webpage.

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:

– March 12 and March 26, 2024
– April 9 and April 23, 2024

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

Early Check-in and resource tables open at 9 a.m. CST. 
Presentation and speakers begin at 10 a.m CST.

The Parkinson's Foundation Tennessee & Kentucky Chapter and the Murfreesboro TN Support Group is pleased to host the Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Care Partner Workshop. The workshop will take People with Parkinson's, Care Partners, Support Group leaders and the community through the step-by-step process on how to use the new Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Safety Guide. 

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.

In-person check-in starts at 12:30 p.m.

Emotional and social health is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many symptoms of Parkinson’s can affect emotional and social wellness. Learn how various clinical and creative therapies can support not only symptom management but the overall well-being of the person living with PD.

Speakers

Jaimie Barr
UM Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research

Roger Albin, MD
Director
UM Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research 
University of Michigan Health, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence 

Taylor Schmitt, PhD 
University of Michigan Health, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence 

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.

The Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes Chapter is pleased to be working with Michigan Medicine for the March 15th and June 21st programs in Ann Arbor, Michigan.