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1/4/2021 Member News

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Announces a Free 5-week Series: “We” in PD – How to Plan, Prepare and Partner through Parkinson’s


Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s Announces a Free 5-week Series: “We” in PD – How to Plan, Prepare and Partner through Parkinson’s

Contact Name: Traci Willingham
Contact Email: traci@neurochallenge.org
Contact Phone Number: 9419266413

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s will offer a new series of free seminars presented by national experts to help those living with Parkinson’s create a tailored plan for living with, preparing for and partnering through a chronic disease.

This 5-week virtual series is offered at NO CHARGE and will discuss medical, lifestyle, financial and other strategies to help people with Parkinson's and their caregivers maximize wellbeing, reduce stress and work together effectively.

"Neuro Challenge is committed to supporting the Parkinson’s community and providing A Better Approach to Parkinson’s. We are pleased to offer no-cost, essential programs at a time that is particularly stressful for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers,” said Robyn Faucy-Washington, CEO of Neuro Challenge.

All registered participants will receive a free “Care Package” with educational materials. The first 50 households registered will receive a free copy of Dr. Peter Lewitt's book "Parkinson's Disease Guide for the Newly Diagnosed".

Session topics and presenters include:

January 15, 2021 – “A Doctor’s Prescription for the Parkinson’s Journey” - Dr. Peter LeWitt, Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Henry Ford Hospital, West Bloomfield, MI

January 22, 2021 - "Staying As Fit As Possible For As Long as Possible" - Dr. Terry Ellis, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Boston University, Boston, MA

January 29, 2021 - "Financial Planning for a Long-Term Illness" - Leo Boisvert, Chief Financial Strategist and Senior Managing Partner at Private Wealth Consultants, LLC, Ft. Myers, FL

February 5, 2021 - "Legal Planning For a Long-Term Illness" - Martin Shenkman, JD, Shenkman Law, Fort Lee, NJ and New York, NY

February 12, 2021 - "Understanding Your VA Benefits" - Renée Medina, Senior Veterans Service Counselor, Manatee County, FL and Michael P. Swonger, Veterans Service Officer, Pinellas County, FL

Pre-registration for each session is required and may be completed by visiting www.neurochallenge.org or calling the Neuro Challenge office at 941-926-6413.


About Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers today. Neuro Challenge provides individualized Care Advising and monthly virtual and community-based education, therapeutic and support programs in Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Highlands, Marion and Charlotte counties. All Neuro Challenge essential services and programs are offered at no cost to people with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones.

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