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 and don't miss our Living Well with PD Educational Symposium in April. Scroll down for our upcoming talks ▽

Upcoming PD Talks

Please note we are now offering both in-person and Zoom PD Talks.

Each month, we offer multiple educational presentations covering medical, health, and lifestyle topics to help you live well with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Our presenters are experts in their fields, including movement disorder specialists, neurologists, occupational and physical therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, home health professionals, financial planners, and more. Scroll down for our upcoming talks ▽

Planning For Peace of Mind: Estate Planning

TOPIC: Planning for Peace of Mind: An Introduction to Estate Planning & Asset Protection Strategies
DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
TIME: 3:00 pm
PLACE: Zoom
PRESENTED BY: Christine Brown Murphy, Partner Zacharia Brown Estate Planning and Elder Law
RSVP by 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Join us for an Introduction to Estate Planning webinar. This essential session will cover crucial topics such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and the strategies you need to plan for long-term care while protecting your assets from the rising costs of healthcare.

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With nearly 30 years of experience in estate planning and elder law across Florida and Pennsylvania, our team will walk you through the process of creating a customized, comprehensive estate plan that fits the unique needs of your family. You’ll learn how to safeguard your health, wealth, and legacy—ensuring that everything your loved ones have worked for is preserved for generations to come. This is a must-attend event for anyone seeking to protect their future, navigate long-term care planning, and avoid common estate planning pitfalls.

Christine Brown Murphy, is a Partner at Zacharia Brown and provides advice and counsel to clients and their families in the areas of Asset Protection Planning, Medicaid Eligibility for Nursing Home Care, Veterans’ Benefits Eligibility, and related Estate Planning and Estate Administration issues. Christine frequently lectures on Estate Planning and Elder Law topics and teaches continuing education courses to nursing home administrators, social workers, financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and other professional counselors. Christine is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law, where she was a member of the Women’s Law Association. Christine also served as Secretary of the Health Care Law Society from which she received the Distinguished Service Award.

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PD Talk: Balance and Gait PT for PD

TOPIC: Balance and Gait-PT for PD
DATE: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
TIME: 3:00 pm
PLACE: On Zoom
PRESENTED BY: Krista Berzonsky of Medtronic
RSVP by 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Join us for this informative PD Talk to learn about Gait and Balance training for fall prevention and other interventions as well as the role of PT for PD.

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What You Can Learn from this PD Talk:

Importance and benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s
Overview of physical therapy assessments/outcome measures
Common gait abnormalities in PD
Sample interventions to address gait impairments and balance
Overview of PWR! Moves + short interactive session
Q&A

More about Krista Berzonsky: Krista earned her B.S. in Athletic Training from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. "I always found the brain to be fascinating and loved working with the neurologic population. I have experience treating Parkinson’s patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Currently, I am working as a Clinical Specialist for Medtronic DBS."

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PD TALK: Stepping Into Speech

TOPIC: Stepping Into Speech: A Slow and Easy Introduction
DATE: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
TIME: 3:00 pm
PLACE: Zoom
PRESENTED BY: Judy Jenner, MS, CCC, Speech Pathologist
RSVP by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Join us for an insightful Zoom presentation.

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PD TALK RECORDINGS

Did you know you can watch recordings of our past talks online?
We believe that education is an important part of living life with PD, that's why the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida offers a library of recordings of educational talks designed to help you live well with PD. Our videos range from information on PD 101, Mobility, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Care Partners, Planning, PD Related Issues, Medication, and Treatment, to Symptom Management, and more. We also keep you updated on the most recent studies and research on treatment and symptom management with peer-reviewed studies. Click the buttons below to learn more.

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While there is no charge to participate there are significants costs to offer our programs and services.
Participants are required to complete a membership application and participation waiver before participating in online and in person programs. Click below to complete the required application online.

For your convenience the membership application is available to complete online, or if you would prefer printed forms, you can download them and return them to us by mail. Are you unsure if you completed a waiver or membership form? Call us at 239-417-3465 and we will be delighted to check for you. CLICK TO JOIN