Upcoming Webinars
We are excited to share that the Parkinson’s Foundation is now offering their signature programs online! These webinars share the latest Parkinson’s disease information from experts who are continuously working to improve research, resources and community alliances in the field. Upcoming webinars will be an hour-long and offer the opportunity to learn and ask questions regarding the topics discussed.
Future webinars include:
The Parkinson’s Journey: Understanding Progression on September 1, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET
This webinar will discuss early signs to symptoms and patterns of progression. Experts will provide information on how to navigate changes as they occur. The speakers for this event include: Annie Killoran, MD, MSc, Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, and Lance M. Wilson, MSS, LSW, C-SWHC, ASW-G, Social Worker & Education and Outreach Coordinator at Jefferson Health Comprehensive Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence.
To join this event, please register at
https://www.parkinson.org/events/2021/expert-briefing/Parkinson-s-Journey
Parkinson’s Disease & Medications: What’s New? on October 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET
This webinar will cover the current advancements in Parkinson’s treatment for motor and non-motor symptoms and the future path to medicine in the field. The speaker for this event will be Vanessa K. Hinson, MD, PhD, Director, Movement Disorders Program at the Medical University of South Carolina, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence.
To join this event, please register at
https://www.parkinson.org/events/2021/expert-briefing/PD-Meds
The Skinny on Skin and Bone Health in Parkinson’s on December 1, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET
This webinar will discuss how Parkinson’s progression can impact the body. Specific attention will be given to how weakened skeletal and bone problems can increase the risk of falls and cause balance issues. Changes in the skin are also common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s and participants will learn about these changes and how to address them. The speaker for this event will be Kenneth W. Lyles, MD, Professor of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
To join this event, please register at
https://www.parkinson.org/events/2021/expert-briefing/Skin-Bone-Health
For more information on these webinars and the Parkinson’s Foundation, you can visit their website at www.parkinson.org.
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