Join us on Saturday, April 27th at the Clifton Park YMCA from 10:00 to 3:00 for  presentations by area health and wellness providers as we explore the benefits of four important topics:

• Dealing with Parkinson's effect on Apathy/Anxiety/Depression 

•Exercise

• Women with PD

• Being a caregiver and caring for the caregiver

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Date & Time: Monday, April 29, 2024; 4 - 6 PM ET

Location: at home, via Zoom

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From the time of diagnosis to its more advanced stages, people living with Parkinson’s may face a variety of challenges. We will be hosting this educational program focused on the challenges of people with moderate to advanced Parkinson’s disease. The program will discuss the concept of palliative care, some of the nonmotor symptoms of PD, care partner support, and advance care planning. We will also discuss how and when to consider other care options, including assisted living or hospice. The symposium will be led by staff at the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at Massachusetts General Hospital. The program will feature Dr. Kate Brizzi, Director, MGH Neuropalliative Care program; Dr. Albert Hung, Center Director, MGH Parkinson’s Foundation COE; Dr. Grace Crotty, former MGH Palliative care champion, now a neurologist at Cork University Hospital in Ireland; Katrina Rudd, Clinical Social Worker; and Grace Bwala, MGH COE Coordinator. 

Please note: All are welcome to attend, but the program will be geared toward people who have been living with Parkinson’s for a longer time and their care partners and family members. Please feel free to forward this message to others who may be interested. If you have any questions, please contact our Center Coordinator, Grace Bwala, by email (parkinsons@partners.org) or by phone (617-643-0654).

Parkinson's Perspectives: Real-Life Stories from Individuals and Carepartners

Dates:Monday, April 29

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm ET

Fee:Free

Celebrate April Awareness Month with our inspiring online panel event! Join us as three individuals living with Parkinson’s disease share their compelling stories. From navigating new diagnoses to managing Young-Onset Parkinson’s and the vital role of carepartners, our speakers—Shane Duggan (New Diagnosis), Bob de Wit (Young Onset Parkinson's disease), and Catherine Huston (Carepartner)—will offer invaluable insights. Clinical social worker and counselor Corrina Masson will lead the discussion, followed by a Q&A session.

By sharing our experiences and listening to others on similar paths, we find strength and healing. These shared stories foster awareness, forge strong connections, and provide vital community support. They remind us that we're not alone and inspire hope for a fulfilling life despite the challenges. Tune in to connect, gain strength, and discover the power of shared experiences on the Parkinson’s journey.

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https://www.parkinson.bc.ca/pdperspectives