Social and Emotional Wellness
Emotional and social health is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s disease. Many symptoms of Parkinson’s can affect emotional and social wellness. Learn how various clinical and creative therapies can support not only symptom management but the overall well-being of the person living with PD.
Speakers
Rebecca Lalchan, DO
NYU Langone Health, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Aleksandra Rayska, Ph.D.
Supervising Psychologist
Therapists of New York
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.
NOTE: Please be aware that filming will be taking place during our educational event for a Parkinson's Foundation volunteer recruitment PSA. You may appear in the video as an attendee at this event. If you have any concerns about being filmed, please let us know upon arrival.
Contact Us
Nancy Nealon
Upcoming Events
Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing
Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.
Care Partner Conversations
Led by care partners, these webinars will bring together spouses, partners, family members, and friends who provide care—or anyone interested in learning more about caregiving and Parkinson’s disease.
Speech & Swallowing
Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing and communication problems in PD.