Upcoming Events
Let’s Talk About It: Living With Parkinson’s
Join local Parkinson’s providers and experts for an in-person educational gathering (with lunch) as they share tips, tools, resources, and best practices designed to answer the “What next?” questions about living with Parkinson’s disease.
Ask an SLP Webinar
Join us for a special 1-hour webinar, "Ask an SLP," designed to educate individuals with communication challenges and their caregivers about the vital role that Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play in your communication journey. The majority of the session will be dedicated to answering your pre-submitted and live questions, offering advice and insights.
Fall Art Club
This Virtual Connections support group is for people with aphasia. Draw, paint, photograph or use any of your creative skills to create a piece of art that represents your favorite thing about the fall.
Parkinson's Support Group
This PD Connect Live support group is for seniors impacted by Parkinson’s. Learn how to navigate the unique challenges that come with the Parkinson's journey.
Parkinson’s Disease Around the Globe: International Experts Share Their Views
The Parkinson Council is proud to partner with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society to kick off their International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders® in Philadelphia (September 27th – October 1st) for a FREE community-focused event on September 26th at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
Navigating Parkinson’s
This support group will review symptoms of Parkinson’s, diagnosis information, and members of the healthcare team. Increase your health literacy to better advocate for your needs and wants.
Join us on Parkinson’s Connect Live by Lingraphica.
Caregivers of Aphasia: Managing Care Transitions
Learn more about types of aphasia and advocacy skills to help your loved one thrive in the home and community. From asking for more therapy visits to specialty referrals, this session will help boost health literacy and confidence as a caregiver.
Pathways 8 - Community & Awareness
Pathways is an 8 Webinar series designed to help you navigate your aphasia journey with education and insight. Once completing all 8 webinars, attendees with aphasia will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be invited to join the Virtual Connections VIP Club!
Parkinson’s Care Partner Support
Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s Disease is a challenge physically, mentally, financially, and emotionally. Join this session to meet other caregivers, share experiences, and find support. Join us on Parkinson’s Connect Live by Lingraphica.
Pathways 7 - LIFE! Moving Forward
Pathways is an 8 Webinar series designed to help you navigate your aphasia journey with education and insight. Once completing all 8 webinars, attendees with aphasia will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be invited to join the Virtual Connections VIP Club!
Navigating Parkinson’s
This support group will review symptoms of Parkinson’s, diagnosis information, and members of the healthcare team. Increase your health literacy to better advocate for your needs and wants.
Join us on Parkinson’s Connect Live by Lingraphica.
Caregivers of Parkinson’s: Preparing for Doctor Visits
Learn strategies and tips for preparing for doctor visits for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Discuss the challenges you’ve faced, learn from other’s experiences, and gain practical tips. Join us on Parkinson’s Connect Live by Lingraphica.
Pathways 3 - Adapting to Life with Aphasia
Pathways is an 8 Webinar series designed to help you navigate your aphasia journey with education and insight. Once completing all 8 webinars, attendees with aphasia will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be invited to join the Virtual Connections VIP Club!
In Webinar 3, Adapting to Life with Aphasia, we will explore the emotional and psychological aspects of living with aphasia.
Summer Art Club
This Virtual Connections support group is for people with aphasia. Draw, paint, photograph or use any of your creative skills to create a piece of art that represents your favorite thing about summer.
Simple & Effective Communication Strategies
Our upcoming webinar will discuss strategies to build confidence and reduce stress when communicating in everyday life, leveraging both low-tech and high-tech AAC to improve communication, and effectively advocating for yourself and make communication simpler in a variety of settings.
Summer Art Club
This Virtual Connections support group is for people with aphasia. Draw, paint, photograph or use any of your creative skills to create a piece of art that represents your favorite thing about summer.
Parkinson's Senior Club
This PD Connect Live support group is for seniors impacted by Parkinson’s. Learn how to navigate the unique challenges that come with aging.
Navigating Aphasia Together
Join the Lingraphica webinar, Navigating Aphasia Together - designed for those living with aphasia and their care partners. Learn about aphasia, its effects, and practical strategies for better communication and confidence.
Young Caregivers of Parkinson’s: Navigating Work & Relationships
This support group will review the challenges of caregiving while maintaining employment, as well as workplace and home strategies to reduce burnout.
Young Caregivers of Aphasia: Advocacy & Health Literacy
Learn more about types of aphasia and advocacy skills to help your loved one thrive in the home and community. From asking for more therapy visits to specialty referrals, this session will help boost health literacy and confidence as a caregiver.
Young Caregivers of Aphasia
Please join us to meet other young caregivers (40 and under) of loved ones with aphasia. We will discuss the unique experiences and challenges that come to those who are navigating the communication journey with your loved one, rehabilitation & the healthcare system, and juggling the other roles in your life with caregiving. This is a safe space to share your stories, tips, and lessons learned.
Young Caregivers of Parkinson’s
Please join us to meet other young caregivers (40 and under) of loved ones with Parkinson’s. We will discuss the unique experiences and challenges that come to those who are navigating work, a social life, and personal relationships…while trying to balance the caregiver hat. As a caregiver for her father with Parkinson’s and dementia, Alex will bring her personal stories and encourages you to share your stories, tips, and lessons learned.
Learn more about our Lingraphica webinars and support groups.
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Lingraphica
Our support groups and webinars are hosted through Lingraphica, a company that helps people with speech and language impairments improve their communication, speech, and quality of life.
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Virtual Connections
Virtual Connections is a free program that offers daily Zoom calls for people with aphasia and caregivers. Sessions focus on conversation, social connection, and quality of life. Sessions are hosted by speech pathologists, music therapists, rehab professionals, and aphasia experts. Session topics include travel, hobbies, book clubs, food, holidays, music, and more!
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PD Connect Live
Parkinson’s Connect Live is a free program that provides Zoom calls for people with Parkinson’s disease and caregivers. Sessions focus on conversation, social connection, and quality of life. Parkinson’s Connect Live sessions are a great place to meet others on the Parkinson’s journey, practice communication skills, and learn more about the disease.