Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Tightrope Impro Theatre's Improv for Wellness team is excited to rejoin PD Health @ Home to offer another Improv for Parkinson's Taster!

Are you a person with Parkinson's Disease or a Parkinson's-like condition? Are you curious about the benefits of Improv for Parkinson's? Join our taster session to try out some improv games, learn about the research and benefits, and see what programs we have to offer!

Speakers

Megan Dunlop, Facilitator of Improv for Parkinson's

Rosemary Morrison, Wellness Coordinator of Improv for Work and Wellness

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

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

EP Salud: Miércoles de Bienestar - La enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y la cognición (o los procesos cognitivos): comprendiendo y mejorando la salud de su cerebro

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El propósito de esta charla es educar a las personas con Parkinson y sus cuidadores acerca del impacto de la EP en los procesos cognitivos, discutir los rasgos más comunes y relevantes acerca de los aspectos cognitivos y la EP y cómo éstos también pueden afectar otras áreas como el bienestar emocional. Se hablará de la importancia de mantenerse conectados y los recursos de apoyo disponibles.

Presentadora

Annelly Buré-Reyes, PhD
Assistant Professor, División de neuropsicología
Departmento de neurología
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

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.

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.

Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease Webinar Series

How do you find harmony in juggling it all? Caring for your parent or family member or your children, plus all the things going on in your life. Join us to discuss how to talk about caring for yourself while living with PD,  as well as caring for others, setting boundaries, and how to find resources.

Join us for an educational presentation, followed by a Q&A session with our speaker. We will then have the opportunity to connect with others in the Young Onset community via Zoom breakout rooms to continue the discussion.

Speaker

Joan Hlas, MD
Struthers Parkinson’s Center, 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.

Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease Webinar Series

Join us for an overview on laws governing the rights of individuals in the workplace, including reasonable accommodations and medical leaves.  Daniel Olson will present this interactive session, which will allow you to learn about disability laws and have your questions answered.  Mr. Olson is the Co-Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group at Bassford Remele, P.A., in Minneapolis, and an Adjunct Professor of Employment Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.

Join us for an educational presentation, followed by a Q&A session with our speaker. We will then have the opportunity to connect with others in the Young Onset community via Zoom breakout rooms to continue the discussion.

Speaker

Daniel Olson, Co-Chair
Employment Law Practice Group, Bassford Remele
Adjunct Professor of Employment Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law

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.

Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease Webinar Series

Many people living with Parkinson’s disease experience non-motor symptoms that can impact urinary and sexual functioning. Although these topics can be uncomfortable to discuss, learning more about what can be done could positively impact quality of life.

Join us for an educational presentation, followed by a Q&A session with our speaker. We will then have the opportunity to connect with others in the Young Onset community via Zoom breakout rooms to continue the discussion.

Speaker

Dr. Matthew Ziegelmann, Mayo Clinic Rochester

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.

Wellness Wednesdays

This program will provide a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease.  Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.

Speaker

Pravin Khemani, MD, FAAN
Medical Director, Movement Disorders
Department of Neurology, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Seattle, WA

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

Check-In starts 12:30pm

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.*

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 begins at 12:00 pm

Emotional and social health is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s disease. 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.  

Speaker

Dr. Gregory Pontone, MD
Johns Hopkins

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.

PARKING: The parking garage adjacent to Hotel is owned and managed by the Dulaney Center (not Sheraton Baltimore North). Hotel guests are permitted to access and use the garage at all times. There is a Hotel preferred rate of $6.00 per car for up to 3 hours and $15.00 per car per day (up to 24 hours).

Stretch, strengthen, balance, and celebrate your creativity in this class taught by certified Dance for PD© Teaching Artist, Dianna Daly. This class will encourage participants to find their rhythm and joy in exercising and moving to music. All abilities are welcome.

Class begins with seated exercises with the option to progress to standing and all exercise can be altered to stay in place or move within your own space.

Instructor

Dianna Daly
Dance for PD© Parkinson’s Fitness Instructor

To participate in this online class on Friday, March 17, at 1 p.m. ET, click this Zoom link: https://parkinson.zoom.us/j/98586433384.

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 us to discuss Parkinson's symptoms, treatments, and progression while we explore important factors in helping live your best life, including exercise, support systems, and hospital safety with Parkinson's.

Attend in-person or watch the program at-home via Zoom: This program will be in-person in Huntsville, AL . You have the option of attending our in-person program or you can watch the webinar from home via Zoom. Please tell us which option you prefer during the registration process.

Featured Speakers:

David G. Greer, MD
The Clinic for Neurology

Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD
WellStar Neurosurgery

Michael S. Vaphiades, DO
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Huntsville Hospital Parkinson's Care Clinic Presenters:

Erin Edmundson, PT, DPT

Juliana Wright, RDN, LD  

Amber Huffman, SLP

Arantxia Wijngaarde, PT, DPT

Adrienne Upton, OTR/L

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Gulf Coast Chapter in collaboration with Huntsville Hospital's Parkinson's Care Clinic.