Maintaining & Promoting Oral Health with Parkinson’s
Dr. Rick Jackomis, DDS

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
10am ET – 11:30am ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)

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Dr. Jackomis will focus upon the delivery and need for dental care as it pertains to patients with complex medical concerns and aging. Particular focus will be upon the complexity of care and management of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease as they present with some unique challenges.

He will focus upon the issues the disease presents for the patient and the clinical challenges for dental care provider. Moreover, he will promote ways to maintain and promote the patient oral health.

Dr. Rick Jackomis, DDS is a practicing general dentist with over twenty years of clinical experience. His practice has a growing focus on an aging population, implant-based dental solutions, and the use of advanced technology for the delivery of care. He teach these topics and procedures to other dentists. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and a graduate of the Valparaiso University School of Law. He is a member of numerous professional dental associations, study clubs and an associate member of the Virginia State Bar Association. He is also a public speaker for a couple of dental technology corporations and provide litigation support for malpractice and board complaint matters.

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Staying Active with
Anne-Marie Ford,
Rock Steady Boxing coach

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
10am ET – 11:30am ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)

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Benefits of staying active and exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease has been well documented. Even some research has hinted that Parkinson’s disease progression can be slowed or improved with regular exercise. When someone diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there are many questions about what kind of exercise is best??

Rock Steady Boxing coach & affiliate owner Anne-Marie Ford will share her experience for over six years as a Rock Steady Boxing coach and personal trainer. She started as a volunteer with the RSB Nova program in Tysons Corner. Eventually, she became an assistant coach in the program. Today, she is the owner of RSB Nova and manages two Rock Steady Boxing locations in Northern Virginia: one in Tysons Corner and Sterling. RSB Nova also provides virtual classes via Zoom for those who want to participate in the boxing classes.

Anne-Marie will discuss the importance of exercise and physical activity, balance training, gait exercises, stretching and strengthening, and cardio, She will also discuss how the caregiver/carepartner and family members are important partners on the team.

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