Communities of PD Excellence - Expert Speaker Series
Meet your local and regional experts across all specialties of care who work with and support people living with Parkinson’s disease. Learn more about the latest clinical and research information, local resources, and tools to enhance your overall health, help you better manage your PD symptoms, and overcome the daily challenges associated with PD.
If you have any questions?
Jennifer Johnson, NWPF Programs Manager, at 425-442-5647 or jen@nwpf.org.
Inland NW area – Audrey Parks, NWPF Programs Manager-Inland NW, audrey@nwpf.org.
Just click on the week/name you want to watch, and the video will open up and play!
INLAND NORTHWEST
Video Links
Week 1: Dr. Jason Aldred, MD 1/9/24
Topic: Learn how working with a movement disorder specialist can help you better understand and manage PD.
Week 2: Dr. Marci Nemhauser, PsyD 1/16/24
Topic: Learn how working with a social worker can help you with everyday living and quality of life.
Week 3: Dr. Sharon Hall, DPT, NCS 1/23/24
Topic: Learn about the PWR! program and how you can achieve more strength, balance, and agility.
Week 4: Linda Lee, Derek Torry and David Baumgart 1/31/24
Topic: Learn how you ARE Unstoppable! Immerse yourself in nature with guided day or overnight hiking tours designed to keep PwP active, fit, and feeling invigorated with LIFE!
Week 5: A.C. Woolnough and Sally Sullivan 2/6/24
Topic: Why participate with a PD Support Group? Boost mental, emotional, and social well-being; overcome hesitancy to be with others living with PD.
Week 6: Dr. Danielle Wald Baker, PsyD 2/13/24
Topic: Understand the role of a Neuropsychologist, how they help with patient candidacy for surgical therapy options, cognitive function, and overall brain health.
Week 7: Lindsay Williams, M.A., CCC-SLP 2/20/24
Topic: Speak with INTENT through the SpeakOUT! program designed for PwP from the Parkinson Voice Project.
Week 8: Jill Ciccarello 2/27/24
Topic: Learn about current and upcoming clinical trials, patient candidacy, and how you can become involved.
Week 9: Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD
Dr. Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH 3/12/24
Topic: Discover how working with a Naturopath physician to make changes in diet and nutritional intake can help improve your health and lessen PD symptoms.
Week 10: Dr. Jonathan Carlson, MD 4/3/24
Topic: The ABCs of DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for PD, is it right for me?
WESTERN WASHINGTON
Video Links
Week 1: Dr. Pinky Agarwal, MD, FAAN
1/18/24
Topic: Learn how working with a movement disorder specialist can help you better understand and manage PD.
Week 2: Dr. Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
1/25/24
Topic: Discover how working with a Naturopath physician to make changes in diet and nutritional intake can help improve your health and lessen PD symptoms.
Week 3: Dr. Jenny Chang, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
2/1/24
Topics: Improve your core strength, balance, and agility through physical therapy programs designed for PwP.
Week 4: Jennifer J. Holmes, MS, CCC-SL
2/8/24
Topics: Speak with INTENT through the SpeakOUT! program designed for PwP from the Parkinson Voice Project.
Week 5: Dr. Ryder Gwinn, MD and Idil Baysal, ARNP
2/15/24
Topics: Gain greater insight to the surgical options available that can better manage PD symptoms and improve quality of life.
Week 6: Susie Rosenstein, NASM
2/22/24
Topics: Fight back against PD with Rock Steady Boxing; a fun, invigorating no-contact boxing fitness program created for PwP.
Week 7: Dr. Marci Nemhauser, PsyD
2/29/24
Topics: Caring for your Care Partner; reduce Care Partner overload by creating space.
Week 8: Dr. Pinky Agarwal, MDS, FAAN 3/7/24
Topics: Hear the latest in PD research finding, upcoming clinical trials, and patient candidacy
Week 9: T. Crandall, MSW
3/14/24
Social Worker, Researcher Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center & Eastside Neuroscience Institute
Topics: Discover how social workers identify local programs and services to assist with improving everyday living and enhancing your quality of life.
Week 10: Brad Tyson, PsyD
3/21/24
Topics: Understand the role of a Neuropsychologist, how they help with patient candidacy for surgical therapy options, cognitive function, and overall brain health.