JUNE, 2021
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center Monthly News and Updates
Inaugural Douglas L. Johnson Symposium for the Medical and Surgical Management of Parkinson’s Disease

Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Time: 11 am to 1 pm (CDT)

Join the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital to learn about the latest developments in the management of Parkinson’s disease.

Experts in movement disorders, behavioral neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, neurosurgery, social work and rehabilitation will highlight the importance of a comprehensive team approach to PD care and discuss the latest therapies, medications, and surgical interventions for Parkinson’s disease, as well as research and future treatments.

This live webinar will be held online using Microsoft Teams, allowing attendees to ask questions during interactive Q&A sessions. After you register, a link to join the webinar will be provided one week before the event.

There is no cost to attend this virtual symposium.

Call 630-933-4234 to register!
JUNE 12
The Parkinson's Expo
Hear from our own Dr. Bega about "Exploring Exercise for PD", along with other movement professionals across the nation, during a day long virtual expo!

JUNE 27
Let's Talk About It: Symptoms Beneath the Surface - Greater Illinois
Join Northwestern's Dr. Danny Bega and Erin Cecchi, LCSW to hear about some of the non-motor challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease and how to have conversations about them.

Video Chat
Virtual Support Groups and Classes Schedule

We use Zoom for all our support groups and classes!

Register for any of the groups and classes here!
1st Wednesday of the month
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
June topic: Preparing for the Later Stages

2nd Tuesday of the month 
11:30 am-12:30 pm
June topic: Clinical Trials and Research Updates

2nd Tuesday of the month 
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
June topic: Hospice and Palliative Care

4th Wednesday of the month
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
June topic: Improving your Mental Health

PD 101 
Next class August17th
4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Therapy Tuesdays Exercise Class (NEW CLASS!)
1st Tuesday of the month
11:00 am-12:00 pm

2nd, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Tuesday of the month
2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Music Therapy (NEW CLASS!)
4th Tuesday of the month
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

3rd Monday of the month
10:00 am-11:00 am

Class currently full
Thursdays 2:00 pm-3:30pm
The Fox Focus on Parkinson’s
Check out Michael J. Foxx Foundation's 2021 Spring/Summer newsletter, The Fox Focus on Parkinson’s. This edition celebrates the power of community in moving Parkinson’s research forward and how it will help us continue progress toward a transformation in the diagnosis and treatment of PD.





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.

Click HERE to view the PD Health @ Home schedule for for the month of June.


As a reminder, the Foundation has a variety of resources available to support you and the PD community, including: 
 
HELPLINE: 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or helpline@parkinson.org
PD Conversations an online PD community, to connect with others living with PD and be part of a network of support. 
Join a study!
Study Title: Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise Phase 3 Clinical Trial: SPARX3

We are seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research trial to learn more about the effects of aerobic exercise on people with Parkinson’s disease. 

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