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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
DPF
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Overcoming Hurdles to Exercise
Between fluctuations in your motor symptoms, difficulty finding a knowledgeable physical therapist or trainer, and so many other possible complications, when you're living with Parkinson's, it can be hard to start or maintain a regular exercise routine. In this Live Well Today webinar, Mike Braitsch, DPT, will discuss ways to overcome some of the common hurdles to exercise you might encounter while living with Parkinson's.
Dr. Braitsch will answer as many questions from the audience as possible during the webinar. If you have a question about exercising while living with Parkinson's, please send it to blog@dpf.org.
https://secure2.convio.net/dpf/site/R?i=PMm-d13w_YGxa48hWvqUl6OQevA-R9IHhtGZVWyYitJar0TDgXeUsA
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
APDA
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APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference - 2 days
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/apda-virtual-parkinsons-conference-2025-educate-empower-engage/
From The American Parkinson's Disease Association:
You’ll enjoy two great days of exciting PD updates, expert advice, real-life perspectives, as well as fun and engaging sessions to explore your creativity and try out some new music and exercise classes. As soon as you register you can start engaging with other attendees within the conference platform and start earning points that can win you prizes.
Registration is absolutely FREE! When registering, you will be given the option to make a donation along with your Free Ticket if you choose to do so. We always appreciate any support you can give, but this is optional and you can proceed without a donation."
If you have questions about the conference or have any issues with registration, please reach out to the folks at the American Parkinson's Disease Foundation: apda@apdaparkinson.org or 800.223.2732.
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DAY ONE AGENDA
• Keynote! New PD Treatments on the Horizon
• Emergency Preparedness & Parkinson’s
• Facilitating Conversations: Exploring Communication Aids for Parkinson’s
• Coping with a PD Diagnosis: Navigating Conversations, Grief, & Challenges
• Together, Not Alone: The Power of Connection & Care
• Improving Function with Assistive Technology
• Victory Drumming
• Improv for PD: Work & Wellness
• Voices of Parkinson’s – Real Life, Real Talk
DAY TWO AGENDA
• Keynote! Pain Management & PD
• Expression Through Journaling
• Falls Management: How to Avoid Falling Head Over Heels With PD
• What to Expect When Hiring a Private-Duty Caregiver
• A.M.P. Class (Amplitude, Mental Agility, Power)
• How Palliative Care Can Help People with PD
• A Conversation With the Experts
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Hartford HealthCare
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Zentangle - a method of creating abstract art through structured patterns
Feb. 22/Saturday — Zentangle, 1-4 p.m., by Hartford HealthCare.
Zentangle is a method of creating abstract art through structured patterns. Like yoga and meditation, the relaxed focus of Zentangle provides benefits which may include reduced stress and anxiety, relaxation, and enhanced creativity. In these online workshops, students will learn a brief background on the Zentangle practice as well as several basic patterns.
Free
Register here https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events/conifer-registration
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Not Local
Managing PD: Track Symptoms & Optimize Care with StrivePD
3-4 p.m.
Tracking your Parkinson’s symptoms can help you manage your condition and improve communications with your doctor. In this Parkinson’s Spotlight Webinar, Amanda Hare, DNP, and Brianna Hood, PT, will discuss the features of StrivePD, a free app that enables you to manually log symptoms, track what makes you feel better or worse, set medication reminders, learn from patterns in your activity and share your reports with your care team.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
JCC Manhattan
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Building Your Dream Care Team
Building Your Dream Team: How PT, OT, and Speech Therapy can Empower You to Manage Parkinson’s,
4:15-5:30, by JCC Manhattan.
Register here.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance
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Proactive Brain Health: Evaluating Environmental Chemical Exposure
3-4 p.m.
Learn about the recent banning of trichloroethylene (TCE), an extremely toxic chemical with a known link to movement disorders. We'll be joined by Ray Dorsey, MD to discuss the role pesticides, dry cleaning chemicals, and air pollution have on our health, as well as what we can do to lower our risk of exposure.
About the speaker:
Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester. Dr. Dorsey and his colleagues authored Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a book that provides a prescription for ending this debilitating condition.
Register here.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Capital Region Caregiver Coalition.
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Tools for Caregivers: Resources You Can Use When a Senior Relies on You! Provided by the Capital Region Caregiver Coalition.
Save the date! More information will be provided when available at
http://www.capitalregioncaregiver.com/Calendar.html
This is a worthwhile annual event, highly recommended for care partners.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
HelpForPD.org
Local

Living Well with Parkinson's - SAVE THE DATE
Save the Date - Saturday, May 3, 2025
Help for Parkinson's
Presents
Living Well with Parkinson’s
Southern Saratoga YMCA
1 Wall Street Clifton Park, NY 12065
Registration and Marketplace begin at 8:00. Program starts at 9:00
More details and
to follow
Life management with Parkinson’s is best accomplished through as much education as possible about the condition. Please join us as we bring together speakers that will help you understand and inspire you.
Learn about services provided by participating organizations at the "Marketplace".
Participate in "movement breaks" led by various PD specific exercise instructors.
Learn how PD affects communication and treatments that can be used to help you better cope with problems that you might experience.
Learn how adaptive equipment and clothing can help you accomplish activities of daily living.
Monday, May 19, 2025
Albany Med Movement Disorders
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy Lunch & Learn Workshop
May 19, 2025
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
62 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA
Hilton Garden Inn, Sonneborn Room
Details and registration here
https://www.facebook.com/events/6509475289146552/6509475292479885/
RSVP to (518) 262-1643 or email movement@amc.edu
$0 Free and open to the public, but participants must register in advance. Lunch will be provided.
Additional Dates and Times
June 18, 2025
August 28 , 2025
Saturday, May 24, 2025
World Parkinson's Congress
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May 24 to May 27, 2026 - 7th World Parkinson Congress - Phoenix, Arizona
What: 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026)
Who is invited: All stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community
When: Sunday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 27
(May 24: Pre-congress day and opening ceremony)
(May 25-27: Main program and closing ceremony)
Where: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Address: Phoenix Convention Center
Read more https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/wpc2026
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Albany Med Movement Disorder
Local

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy Lunch & Learn Workshop
June 18, 2025
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
62 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA
Hilton Garden Inn, Sonneborn Room
Details and registration here
https://www.facebook.com/events/6509475289146552/6509475292479885/
RSVP to (518) 262-1643 or email movement@amc.edu
$0 Free and open to the public, but participants must register in advance. Lunch will be provided.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Albany Med Movement Disorders
Local

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy Lunch & Learn Workshop
Aug 28, 2025
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
62 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA
Hilton Garden Inn, Sonneborn Room
Details and registration here
https://www.facebook.com/events/6509475289146552/6509475292479885/
RSVP to (518) 262-1643 or email movement@amc.edu
$0 Free and open to the public, but participants must register in advance. Lunch will be provided.
Additional Dates and Times