
During this time of COVID-19 and social distancing measures, there are many online offerings by various organizations within the Parkinson’s community. Below are just some of the many resources available during this time. We will continue to update this page, so please check back!
Movement or Exercise Instruction Online
- Dance for PD – Every day of the week, the Mark Morris Dance Group offers Dance for PD classes available online via Zoom. See their website for more details and schedule.
- In 12 minutes, complete one of our PD-tailored 10-part fitness series episodes at home, with a new focus every week.- Parkinson Foundation
- Rock Steady On Your Own Exercise Series (RSBROX) – Doing exercises on your own at home while being safe!
- Resources for Self-managing your Parkinson’s during the COVID-19 outbreak – Parkinson Society British Columbia
- Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s – Offers virtual exercise classes throughout the week online.
Voice Practices Online
- Parkinson Voice Project – 10am CDT (11am EDT) Monday – Friday – Daily practices with Samantha Elandary MA, CCC-SLP via Facebook LIVE. Archived Facebook sessions can be found on this website.
For Caregivers:
- Visionary Caregivers Connect Time – Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am EDT on Zoom: Hosted by fellow caregivers Katherine Autin, Vicky Spencer-Rouse, and Joy Walters via Zoom.
- Care Partner Virtual Panel Series – Starting April 28th at 3pm EDT
This virtual panel discussions will be targeted at care partners, but open to all. Each panel will have health experts and a couple, care partner and PwP, discussing the topic at hand. Our first panel will look at Medication management and the Role of the Care Partner on Tuesday, April 28 at 3PM ET Other panels will be held in July, Sept, Dec. - Parkinson Society British Columbia – Various dates and times for educational seminars for caregivers.
- 2020 Online Care Partner Summit | Cumbre Para Cuidadores
May 16, 2020 12 pm – 3:30 pm eastern (11 am – 2:30 pm central, 10 am – 1:30 pm mountain, 9 am – 12:30 pm pacific)
Planning for the Unpredictable Path of Parkinson’s Caregiving
Registration (by May 15) is required to attend online event.
Webinars & Educational Programs
- Archived Webinars from The Davis Phinney Foundation
- Wellness Wednesdays – Each Wednesday at Noon EDT – Check our Facebook at noon to watch doctors discuss issues important to the Parkinson’s community. Archives of these online events are located at this link. – Parkinson Foundation
- Parkinson Society British Columbia – Various dates and times for educational seminars for those living with Parkinson’s and caregivers.
- Archived Webinars from the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
- Parkinson Association of the Rockies – Archived and upcoming Webinars
- Dr. Gilbert Hosts Series: Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will be hosting Q&A sessions with various experts via Zoom on Mondays. There will be expert discussion, followed by Q&A with attendees. (April 20 (time TBD): Dr. Gilbert Hosts: COVID-19 & the Underserved with Dr. Natalie Diaz and Rosa Pena, MSW. Part of this program will be translated into Spanish, April 27, 12pm ET: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: DBS & COVID-19 with Dr. Jill Ostrem, May 4 (time TBD): Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Medication Management & COVID-19 with Cathi Thomas) – APDA
- Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF) – List of online resources available.
Hobbies, Arts, & Entertainment
- Writing & Journaling: A Fun Way to Rediscover Your Inherent Creativity – Parkinson Society British Columbia
Covid-19/Coronavirus Information
- Dr. Michael Okun speaks about Coronavirus – Archived Videos – Parkinson Foundation
- Covid-19 & Parkinson’s – American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
- Brain & Life Online Magazine – American Academy of Neurology
- Resources for Self-managing your Parkinson’s during the COVID-19 outbreak – Parkinson Society British Columbia
New Articles from People Living with Parkinson’s:
Parkinson’s Diva Secret to Stress Free Living During Pandemic: By M. De Leon by defeatparkinsons
A Balancing act:Life, medicines and Pd by Maria De Leon by defeatparkinsons
A Very Different Parkinson’s Awareness Month! by Karl Robb
Ejercicios de alta intensidad para personas con enfermedad de Parkinson
Different kind of hero : by S. Krisher by defeatparkinsons
Articles of Interest from Parkinson Organizations:
- The Davis Phinney Foundation Blog/Articles – https://mailchi.mp/davisphinneyfoundation/blog-highlights-864304?e=105d5bb330
- Dr. Dorsey’s telemedicine study, and other research breakthroughs.
- World Parkinson Congress – https://www.worldpdcongress.org/home – Article topics include: Intimacy during Coronavirus and Anxiety and Parkinson’s Staying Healthy during Unusual Times.
- Brain & Life Online Magazine – American Academy of Neurology
Parkinson’s Podcasts & Webinars/lectures
Michael J Fox Parkinson’s Foundation podcast | webinars
Parkinson’s Foundation “Substantial Matters” | Expert Briefings webinars
Parkinson’s Life – A voice for the international Parkinson’s Community
Parkinson’s Voice Project lectures
Other local podcasts
Fairfax 50+ https://soundcloud.com/fairfaxcounty/sets/fairfax-50-podcast
For a list of all Fairfax county podcasts go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts/
Peggy Breda, Founder & Owner of A Family Tie, LLC and Toni Reinhart, Owner of Positive Dementia Care Training, LLC. host The Positive Brain. Join us them as they talk about what it takes to see the positive side and share our insight, humor, tools and tips with our guests.