Join us to learn more about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and what resources are available to veterans with PD. Together we will explore the causes, symptoms, treatment options and the importance of building a care team to address changing symptoms.

Featured Speaker:

Colin McLeod, MD
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University – a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence

Expert Panelists:

Dana Smith, MS, OTR/L, LSVT BIG certified
CSRA Parkinson Support Group

Melissa Armstrong, OTR/L
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

Matthew W. Johnson
Georgia Veterans Law

Fitness Demo Provided By:

Tambra Wilkerson
Day One Fitness - A Parkinson's Foundation Community Grant Recipient

In-person check-in and resource fair starts at 9:00 a.m.

The Care Partner Summit brings care partners together to provide resources to make life better for themselves and their loved one with Parkinson’s disease. This year’s Summit will focus on how to communicate through difficult topics and find supportive connections. Join us in person in Coppell, TX!

Speakers

Karen Brewer-Mixon, PhD
Professor in Applied Clinical Research
ACR PhD Program Director 
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dr. Leti Cavazos, DSW, LCSW
Founder, CEO, Clinician
Cannenta Center for Healing and Empowerment, LLC

Care Partner Panelists

Karen Brewer-Mixon
Melinda Hermanns
Tremell Brown

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

The Care Partner Summit brings care partners together to provide resources to make life better for themselves and their loved one with Parkinson’s disease. This year’s Summit will focus on how to communicate through difficult topics and find supportive connections. Join us in person in Cherry Hill, NJ!

Speaker

Philip McCallion, PhD, Professor and Director
School of Social Work, College of Public Health at Temple University

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

The Care Partner Summit brings care partners together to provide resources to make life better for themselves and their loved one with Parkinson’s disease. This year’s Summit will focus on how to communicate through difficult topics and find supportive connections. Join us in person in Union City, CA!

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

Speakers

Salima Brillman, MD, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Silicon Valley Aaron Daley, MA, University of California, San Francisco Bryan Hull, Care Partner Grace Fang, Care Partner Bernard Coley, Care Partner Deka Dike, CEO, Omatochi Home Health

Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members from the Struthers Parkinson Care team, along with some special guests.

Speakers from Struthers Parkinson's Center

Martha Nance, MD
Jessica Buss, DPT
Joan Hlas, LISW
Sarah Donley, RN
Ellen Hornbeak, DPT
Rick Vandendolder, OT
Angie Kezar, OT

Upon registering, you will receive a Zoom link to participate. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Presented by the Parkinson's Foundation and Struthers Parkinson’s Center

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 Supporters Webpage.

Parkinson's Anonymous Series: New to PD

Designed for people with Parkinson’s, this webinar will highlight the challenges many people face when deciding how and when to share their diagnosis publicly. Recognizing that both cultural and financial factors come into play, the decision to “come out” with Parkinson’s can be emotional and personal. Attendees will hear from peers who have navigated this process and the lessons they’ve learned. We will highlight ways to find support without sharing a diagnosis beyond your comfort level.  

We will be hosting a second Parkinson's Anonymous event, designed for care partners and loved ones of a person living with Parkinson's, who have not shared their diagnosis publicly. Care partners, please join us on November 15th for "Parkinson's Anonymous: New to PD Caregiving".

Speakers

JM Kenny, Person with Parkinson's

Elva Brown, Person with Parkinson's

Anna Grill, Person with Parkinson's

Wellness Wednesday

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

Joy Antonelle de Marcaida, MD
Hartford Healthcare, Chase Family Movement Disorder Center

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

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

During this Social Engagement webinar, we will demonstrate the creation of a 'bowl' incorporating grains, vegetables, and protein. Additionally, we will delve into the techniques on how it can be repurposed with other sides as well if you’re meal prepping. You don’t want to miss this delightful meal.

View the recipe here.

Speaker

Erin Presant, DO, CCMS
Founder of Medicine of Yum

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.

Wellness Wednesday

Thinking changes, mental confusion, and altered behaviors can often occur in Parkinson’s disease. These changes can be frustrating and challenging and often have a significant impact on quality of life for the person with Parkinson’s and those close to them.  With a focus on mid to late-stage Parkinson’s, understand what causes these changes, ways to manage them and how to communicate concerns with family members and the care team.

Speaker

Myriam Sollman, PhD, ABPP, Neuropsychologist
Prisma Health U of SC School of Medicine

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

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Exercise is an essential part of overall Parkinson’s management. In addition to helping with movement symptoms, exercise can have a positive impact on non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s. This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.