Education/Outreach | Parkinson's Foundation

Seniors doing tai chi in a garden setting with a tea house to the right side

Learning, Outreach & Advocacy

Education is a cornerstone of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Michigan. The center offers a wide range of programs designed to inform and empower people living with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners and the healthcare professionals who serve them. Through workshops, support groups, professional training and community outreach, the center ensures that up-to-date knowledge and practical tools are accessible to all. By fostering understanding and building skills, these education initiatives strengthen the ability of patients and families to manage the disease while also enhancing the quality of care provided across the medical community.

Parkinson’s Disease & You Symposium 2025

Sleep in Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease & You Symposium – June 2025: Sleep in Parkinson’s Disease
Falls in Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease & You Symposium – June 2025: Falls in Parkinson’s Disease
Rock Steady Boxing: Balance & Fall Prevention
Parkinson’s Disease & You Symposium – June 2025: Rock Steady Boxing: Balance and Fall Prevention
Introduction to Palliative & Supportive Care
Parkinson’s Disease & You Symposium – August 2025: Introduction to Palliative and Supportive Care
Enhancing Quality of Life Through Supportive Care: Erin Cecchi, LMSW
Parkinson’s Disease & You Symposium – August 2025: Enhancing Quality of Life Through Supportive Care
Enhancing Quality of Life Through Supportive Care: Kristy Brown, LMT
Parkinson’s Disease & You Symposium – August 2025: Enhancing Quality of Life Through Supportive Care

Past Parkinson's Disease & You Symposium Presentations

2024 Symposium Presentations

2023 Symposium Presentations

2019 Symposium Presentations

2018 Symposium Presentations

2017 Symposium Presentations

2016 Symposium Presentations

2015 Symposium Presentations