Parkinson Social NetworkOctober Staying Connected | Let’s Talk about Advocacy: Why, Where, & How, Emerging Therapies in Parkinson’s, & Tricks and Treats of Parkinson’s
Let’s Talk about Advocacy:
Why, Where, and How
Tuesday, October 10th
10am ET – 11:30am ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)
How do you advocate for your care? Bring your experiences and tips to share with those living with Parkinson’s and carepartners, family members, and others to this facilitated discussion.
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Watch & Discuss: Emerging Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Alberto Espay
Wednesday, October 18th
10:00am – 11:30pm ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)
In this Watch & Discuss, we will watch Power Over Parkinson’s (POP) Profile Series interview with Dr. Alberto Espay, Professor, Director, and Endowed Chair of James and Joan Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Espay discusses the Cincinnati Cohort Biomarker Program (CCPB), On and Off times, Subcutaneous Levodopa, and more. After watching the video, we will have a facilitated discussion.
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Tricks and Treats of Parkinson’s Disease
Tuesday, October 24th
10:00am – 11:30pm ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)
Join our discussion of tips, tricks, and treats of living well with Parkinson’s disease. We will be sharing knowledge of living with PD and encourage attendees to share their tips and tricks.
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In Our Parkinson’s Community…
- Marymount University’s PT Program is conducting a research study and recruiting study participants to measure the impact of climbing on physical and psychosocial measures of people with PD. To learn more about study, visit their website.
- PMD Alliance is looking for people to take their brief survey and tell them about your experience on your Parkinson’s journey.
- Thursday October 5th | First Thursday at 4:45pm ET – Talk with a Doc with Dr. Timothy Leichliter – hosted by Parkinson Foundation Western PA.
- Friday, October 6, 2023 | Within Our Reach: Managing Parkinson’s in a Digital World | 2023 UMD Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center’s annual symposium – register today here.
- Tuesday, October 10 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Virtual Support Call for Family Caregivers Caregiving Over The Holidays – for more information and to register, visit here.
- October 10, 2023 – 7:00 PM EDT | Speaker Series: When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned | hosted by Young Onset Parkinson’s Network – register for this event via this page.
- October 15 – 2023 Symposium Research in Parkinson’s – What’s New from Maryland Association for Parkinson Support (MAPS) For more info and to register, visit this page (in person)
- Dance for Parkinson’s program at George Mason University – In-person classes Fridays at 1pm this Fall. To learn more and register, visit their webpage here.
- Dance for Parkinson’s program at James Madison University – JMU has in-person and Zoom online classes. For more information about this program, visit their website here.
- Veteran’s with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease (online) through Richmond VA/PADRECC, for more info, download this flyer!
- SPEAK OUT! Online Home practice sessions are available each day at 11am ET/10am CT/9am MT/8am PT from Parkinson Voice Project.
- The World Parkinson Coalition has posted playlists of videos from the World Parkinson Congress WPC2023 on YouTube.
- TheQuiver.org is a website that publishes books or artwork created by people who have Parkinson’s. The purpose of thequiver.org is to inspire people with Parkinson’s to continue to pursue their creative outlets.
- Share your voice sign up for PD Avengers TODAY! PD Avengers is the Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease.
Not too Late to Join this Morning’s Event at 10amET!
Watch & Discuss: Stand Tall and Fight the Fall! Fall Prevention Strategies for People with Parkinson Disease with Dr. Michael Braitsch, PT, DPT
Tuesday, September 26th
10:00am – 11:30pm ET(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am ET)
In honor of Fall Prevention Month, we will replay last year’s presentation by Dr. Michael Braitsch discussing how to fight the fall with fall prevention strategies. There will be a facilitated discussion with attendees, after the viewing of the recording.
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ICYMI: Yes, And…For Life! with Dr. Robert Cochrane recording
If you missed our interactive, informative, and fun presentation from Robert Cochrane PhD, check out our recording of this event on YouTube.
Attendees had a wonderful time learning about how storytelling and improvisation techniques can reduce stress, remove barriers, and improve quality of life!
In Our Parkinson’s Community…
- Dance for Parkinson’s program at George Mason University has restarted! You can join these in-person classes Fridays at 1pm this Fall. To learn more and register, visit their webpage here.
- Dance for Parkinson’s program at James Madison University JMU has in-person and Zoom online classes. For more information about this program, visit their website here.
- A MATTER OF BALANCE at Vienna Community Center, Monday, October 2 | 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. This is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Click here to register. (In Person)
- Pancakes for Parkinson’s at UVA celebrates it’s 20th anniversary Saturday, November 4th on the South Lawn at UVA! Visit their website and follow Facebook and Instagram for more updates.
- New! online support group for Veteran’s with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease through Richmond VA/PADRECC, for more info, download this flyer!
- SPEAK OUT! Online Home practice sessions are available each day at 11am ET/10am CT/9am MT/8am PT from Parkinson Voice Project.
- The World Parkinson Coalition has posted playlists of videos from the World Parkinson Congress WPC2023 on YouTube.
- TheQuiver.org is a website that publishes books or artwork created by people who have Parkinson’s. The purpose of thequiver.org is to inspire people with Parkinson’s to continue to pursue their creative outlets.
- Share your voice sign up for PD Avengers TODAY!
PD Avengers is the Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease.
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