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.

Check-in, Lunch and Vendor Visits start at 12 p.m.

If you live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and experience pain, you are not alone. Chronic pain is twice as common among people with PD as it is in people without it. In fact, more than 80 percent of people with PD report experiencing pain and many say it’s their most troubling non-motor symptom. Together with your community, learn about physical pain in Parkinson's disease, including why it happens, tools to manage pain, and the importance of movement.

Speakers

Matthew Wodziak, MD
Rush University Medical Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Ala Elyaman, DO
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Mary Zalinger, PT, DPT, CLT
Senior Physical Therapist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Caitlyn Seuschek, PT, DPT, NCS and PWR! Certified Therapist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

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 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.

This program is made possible through the collaboration with Erlanger Neuroscience Institute.

Check-in and Light Breakfast starts at 9:00 a.m. ET

Social and Emotional Wellness are 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.

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.

Expert Speakers:

Elizabeth Ferluga, MD 
Movement Disorder Specialist, Erlanger Neuroscience Institute

Ellen Valadez, MD
Movement Disorder Specialist, Erlanger Neuroscience Institute

Sarah Hines, MSSW, LCSW
Social Worker, Erlanger Neuroscience Institute