Monthly news & updates
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center
May 2021
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Clinic Update: In-person visits have resumed as usual. If you have a concern about attending an in-person appointment, please contact your provider to see if a tele-health visit is appropriate. As always, please reach out to your provider to address any concerns prior to canceling any upcoming appointments. Thank you!
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Virtual Support Groups and Classes
We use Zoom for all our support groups and classes!
Please click on the title of each group to see the monthly topic and details!
Register for any of the groups and classes here!
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1st Wednesday of the month
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
2nd Tuesday of the month
11:30 am-12:30 pm
2nd Tuesday of the month
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
4th Wednesday of the month
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
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2nd, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Tuesday of the month
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Next class May 19th
4:00 pm-5:30 pm
3rd Monday of the month
10:00 am-11:00 am
May 6th-June 24th
Thursdays 2:00 pm-3:30pm
Spots still available!
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NEW EXERCISE CLASS!
Join in to take a class provided by Physical and Occupational Therapists to work on your balance, coordination, and cardiovascular systems! Come with any questions related to performing your daily activities or mobility and we will do our best to answer them!
Each class will be new and different, so you won't want to miss any!
This free class will be on the 1st Tuesday of the month from
11:00 am-12:00 pm via ZOOM.
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At the Foundation, the month of May is dedicated to the caregivers and care-partners of those with Parkinson’s. This year, the Care Partner Summit is taking over our PD Health @ Home with live programming every Monday and Wednesday in May!
Click HERE to view the PD Health @ Home schedule for for the month of May.
Greater Illinois Chapter Programs in May:
Join the Greater Illinois Chapter for their first program in Spanish dedicated to the PD community!
Hacia Adelante: Navegando el Mar del Parkinson
Date: May 15, 2021 (Sábado 15 de mayo de 2021)
Time: 11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. CT (11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. hora del Centro)
Location: Virtual-Zoom
Registration: La asistencia es gratuita. Obtenga más información y regístrese en: www.Parkinson.org/GIL-Espanol o llame al 1 (800) 473-4636 opción 3 para español. For questions in English, contact Jessica Bartsch at 312-762-5706. (Attendance is free. Learn more and register at: www.parkinson.org/GIL-Espanol or call 1 (800) 473-4636 option 3 for Spanish. For questions in English, contact Jessica Bartsch at 312-762-5706.)
Mind Mood and Motion
Date: Thursday May 20th
Time: 2:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. CT
Location: Virtual-Zoom
As a reminder, the Foundation has a variety of resources available to support you and the PD community, including:
PD Conversations an online PD community, to connect with others living with PD and be part of a network of support.
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Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Location: Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Lincoln Park, 1320 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Parkinson’s Revolution will take place across the country on June 12, 2021. Join us in-person at your studio location or virtually for a high energy ride that generates funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease. We are carefully monitoring the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and will be following local regulations to create an event experience that is fun, inspiring, and safe for our riders, volunteers, and staff. We can’t wait to ride together with one goal: beat Parkinson’s.
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Moving Day Milwaukee will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10 AM (CT).
Click HERE to register and/or donate!
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IDEAS for Mental Health in Parkinson’s Disease
Interactive Demonstrations, Education, Activities, and Support for Mental Health in Parkinson’s Disease
This program will focus on ways for you to increase your knowledge about mental health topics in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and to develop proactive strategies to enhance your mental well-being.
Next session: Mindfulness (May 8th)
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Do you have questions about working with PD?
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a free Virtual Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling service supported by a Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grant. A vocational rehabilitation counselor can help you work through the decision about disclosing your diagnosis, requesting accommodations, or interviewing for new jobs.
Anyone in the United States with Parkinson’s disease in need of employment support is eligible. Free counseling is delivered over confidential web-based videoconference platform or telephone in English or Spanish. If you are interested in more information, please click here or contact Sydney Achler at sachler@sralab.org or (312) 238-6825.
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Research Participation Opportunities at Northwestern Medicine
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Online Survey for Research
PAIRing Up to Address Neuropsychiatric Concerns in Parkinson’s Disease
This survey aims to learn about the needs and priorities for clinical care, education, support, and research as related to neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD). We would like to obtain feedback and information from people living with PD or from those caring for someone living with PD (e.g., spouses, relatives, friends, or paid caregivers) on these topics.
If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, please click here!
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