Education Programs

We believe that education is an important part of living life with PD and we have an education committee that is dedicated to bring the best possible information to our community so that you can understand and live well with PD. Join us for one of our PD Talks online.

Online Film Screening & Talk
Friday, June 19, 4:00-6:00PM

Join us for this online lecture and screening of the inspirational film Victory Swim, as part of PFNCA's Parkinson’s Pointers quarterly series. The online event includes a screening of the PD related film followed by a question and answer session with Dr. Aviva Ellenstein of George Washington University.
Dr. Ellenstein will be joined by her aunt Susan Scarlett, who is featured in this documentary that highlights the benefits of exercise for those with Parkinson's.

About the film: This is a story of love and perseverance as Susan Scarlett’s nephew attempts a record-setting 65-mile swim to honor and inspire her after she is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The story inspires using universal themes of love, support, positive thinking, and personal transformation. Click to watch the film trailer

There is no cost to attend the lecture, but registration is required. Click here to register

The Parkinson Association of SW Florida in Naples, Florida partners with the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA) to provide programs and services to help people slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease.

PD: More than Motor Symptoms
Wednesday, June 10, 3:30 pm
(Please preregister in advance)

About Dr. Dalvi: Dr. Dalvi is Director of the Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program at Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute. He is fellowship trained in Parkinson's disease from Columbia University, New York and was director of the neurology residency program at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Dalvi’s research interests include deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and tremor, nerve growth factors (GDNF) for Parkinson's disease and novel imaging studies for Alzheimer's dementia. He is a member of the Parkinson Study Group and serves on the advisory board of the International Essential Tremor Foundation.