NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Support Group    Learn about movement disorders & related topics Share experiences, receive support & understanding Meet new people, relax and have fun! When: First Tuesday of the Month Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (come to any or all of this event) Where: Northwestern Memorial Hospital 251 East Huron – Feinberg Pavilion, 3rd Floor, Room A Free parking at Huron/St. Clair Self-Park Agenda: 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Dance Therapy Physical Therapy - Exercise Lunch & Discussion Groups for Patients & Caregivers Monthly Presentation Date Monthly Presentation Guest Speaker February 3, 2015 Benefits of Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy Jessica Doane-Swanson, OT & Christine Nelson, PT March 3, 2015 April 7, 2015 IMPROV Improvisation techniques and humor as strategies for coping with every day challenges Art and The Brain Stimulate the right side of the brain that controls visual information, spatial awareness and intuitive decision making. The Second City, Inc. Leslee Goldman, ATR Page 1 of 2 Leaders: Pamela R. Palmentera, LCSW Clinical Social Worker and Center Coordinator (312) 503-4397 [email protected] Trupti Patel, MPP Senior Program Associate (312) 503-3320 [email protected] This free Support Group is provided by Northwestern Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center, a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Support Group First Tuesdays Page 2 of 2 Date Monthly Presentation Guest Speaker May 5, 2015 LVST – Speech Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Jennifer Nebel, MS CCC-SLP PWR & Exercise Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery *research-based exercise programming Maggie Morrissy Lead Exercise Physiologist RIC Fitness Center Meditation & Mindfulness Role of meditation & mindfulness when dealing with chronic illnesses Pamela R. Palmentera, LCSW June 2, 2015 July 7, 2015 August 4, 2015 NO GROUP SESSION September 1, 2015 Ask the Pharmacists ASCP Foundation Parkinson’s Disease Pharmacotherapy October 6, 2015 Acupuncture Acupuncture as an adjunct treatment. Ania Grimone NM Integrative Medicine November 3, 2015 TBA TBA December 1, 2015 2015 End of Year Celebration Leaders: Pamela R. Palmentera, LCSW Clinical Social Worker and Center Coordinator (312) 503-4397 [email protected] Trupti Patel, MPP Senior Program Associate (312) 503-3320 [email protected] This free Support Group is provided by Northwestern Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center, a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence.