Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania

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Attending the World Parkinson Congress a few weeks ago left a lasting impact on us. Parkinson's can be an isolating dis...
06/11/2026

Attending the World Parkinson Congress a few weeks ago left a lasting impact on us. Parkinson's can be an isolating disease for the individual diagnosed and their families. Experiencing the closeness and connectivity of individuals from all over the world feeling seen, heard, and appreciated all in one place was very moving. We are all in this PD journey together: researchers, clinicians, non-profits, caregivers, People with PD.

Have you attended a WPC? Would you be interested in going to Quebec City in 2029? Tell us in the comments below ⬇️

📸 Check out more posts and photos from the WPC here:
https://bsky.app/profile/worldpdcongress.bsky.social

06/11/2026

We appreciate Ryan Reynolds for sharing his father's story and shedding light on hallucinations in Parkinson's. Many experiencing hallucinations go untreated and don't talk to their doctor. Now you can. Learn more about treatment options at moretoparkinsons.com

Did you know exercise is the best medicine for Parkinson's? 🥊Boxing🥊 has become one of the most popular forms of exercis...
06/04/2026

Did you know exercise is the best medicine for Parkinson's? 🥊Boxing🥊 has become one of the most popular forms of exercise for people with PD. Boxing benefits include:

✔️ Improved Balance & Gait: Boxing drills improve core strength and posture, which helps prevent shuffling and reduces fall risks.
✔️ Better Hand-Eye Coordination & Agility: Hitting heavy bags and working with mitts improve reaction time, reflexes, and overall motor control.
✔️ Increased Strength: It builds upper body strength and lower extremity power, helping patients navigate daily functional tasks more independently.
✔️ Mental Sharpness: The complex sequences of footwork and punching combinations require intense focus, stimulating the brain and fighting cognitive decline.
✔️ Socialization: Being around others with PD can put you at ease and be able to open up and build new friendships.

There are some 🆕*NEW*🆕 boxing opportunities at:
- The Conn-Greb Boxing Club in the Strip District
- YMCA Wellness Center at St. John Arena in Steubenville
- Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford

Consider joining on of these new boxing programs! There are plenty of other great existing boxing programs in the area. See our full list of in-person exercise classes including boxing classes here: https://pfwpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PD-Exercise-Classes.pdf?blm_aid=595892225

Are you or someone you know a caregiver looking for tips to help balance everything? Join us on Wednesday, June 10th at...
06/02/2026

Are you or someone you know a caregiver looking for tips to help balance everything? Join us on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00pm EST virtual via Zoom for this informative webinar. 💻🫶

ABOUT THE WEBINAR:

Caregivers spend so much time focused on everyone else that their own well-being often gets pushed aside. The stress, mental overload, emotional weight, and constant responsibility of caregiving can leave even the strongest caregivers exhausted and running on empty. In this encouraging and practical webinar, wellness educator and caregiver advocate Jennifer Antkowiak will share realistic ways caregivers can reduce stress, protect their emotional and physical well-being, and create small moments of relief and renewal in everyday life, without adding more pressure to an already full schedule. Participants will walk away with simple tools to calm overwhelm, restore energy, feel more supported, and care for themselves while continuing to care for others.

Sign up here: https://pfwpa.org/events/event/the-caregiver-reset-simple-ways-to-care-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others-webinar/

Last week, PFWPA attended the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in Phoenix, Arizona. Thousands came from all over the w...
06/01/2026

Last week, PFWPA attended the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in Phoenix, Arizona. Thousands came from all over the world to share the latest research updates, discuss the Parkinson's journey, learn about the latest treatments, try new exercises and activities, and meet others in the PD space. So much information and inspiration in one place!

Learn more about WPC here (https://wpc2026.org/) and maybe we'll be back in 2029 in Quebec City! Perhaps you can join too! 🧑‍💼🧠👥👩‍🔬🏜️

We are excited to have another webinar with Sterling Painton of Sterling Yoga share a few simple strengthening and stret...
05/21/2026

We are excited to have another webinar with Sterling Painton of Sterling Yoga share a few simple strengthening and stretching techniques to keep our upper body feeling balanced. We will focus/observe the differences between the right and left sides of our body and talk about how these imbalances from side-to-side effect our balance. But with a few simple moves, you can start feeling safe and balanced, which keeps us living a long independent life. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘

To watch Sterling’s video on lower body focus, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si24CGIsagE&t=147s

Sign up for the June 4th webinar here: https://pfwpa.org/events/event/move-together-a-parkinsons-exercise-webinar-on-balance-for-life-and-longevity-upper-body-focus/

If you enjoyed our conference keynote speaker, Dr. Robert Cochrane, you should join us on for a screening of his third f...
05/13/2026

If you enjoyed our conference keynote speaker, Dr. Robert Cochrane, you should join us on for a screening of his third film in his award-winning documentary series, ⚾️Boys of Summer: Short Stop⚾️, on Sunday, May 17th at The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley at 1pm. The film is 53 minutes long and we will have a live Q & A with Robert after the screening. Tickets are $8.75/person. This is a great film for all! Bring your family and friends!

🎬Short Stop is the third film in the award-winning documentary series. Director Robert Cochrane and his father, Dan Cochrane, who has Parkinson's disease (PD), began their journey in 2004, road tripping 20,000 miles in two months to see a game at each of the 30 Major League Baseball parks. Since then, they've chronicled the changes in baseball, their family and how to live with the greatest quality of life in the face of a chronic illness with no cure. The film explores what happens between the big moments, capturing quiet struggles, inside jokes, the value of improvisation and the unspoken weight of time passing. Short Stop is an active meditation on love, limits, and what it means to keep showing up.

Get your tickets today! 🎫https://thelindsaytheater.org/event/boys-of-summer-short-stop-with-parkinson-foundation-western-pennsylvania/?blm_aid=0

PFWPA is proud to be a Run for a Reason Charity in the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon the weekend of May 2-3,...
04/24/2026

PFWPA is proud to be a Run for a Reason Charity in the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon the weekend of May 2-3, 2026. We have over 60 charity runners signed up to represent PFWPA and raise money for the local Parkinson's community! Today we are highlighting one of our inspiring runners, Tyler Tyburski! 🏃‍➡️

Tyler has Parkinson's close to his heart. Sadly, his family experienced a PD loss earlier this year. He has harnessed his connection to the disease into motivation to run for this community and recently hosted a fundraiser at his local Fraternal Order of Eagles. He had a group of supporters and family helping bartend and sell t-shirts, and serve food. There was even someone DJ-ing for free! It was quite the event! He raised $1,935.00! Incredible! 👏

Tyler said, "It was one of those days where generosity just kept showing up. It was fun, it was busy, it was meaningful… and by the end my heart was full! A lot of people walked away on Saturday with a better understanding of how tough Parkinson’s is — but also with a real appreciation for the incredible work PFWPA does."

We are so appreciative of Tyler's support and moved by his passion to help this community. Thank you, Tyler! ❤

If you would like to donate to Tyler's page or any of our other amazing runners, click here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/104873/2026-dicks-sporting-goods-pittsburgh-marathon-weekend/fundraising-organization/74829?blm_aid=595892225

There is a wonderful event coming up with our friends at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre on Thursday, 4/30 at their studio in ...
04/23/2026

There is a wonderful event coming up with our friends at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre on Thursday, 4/30 at their studio in the strip district. You can experience a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal and creative processes for the company's upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! You will see rehearsals with company artists, and learn more about life at PBT. Don't miss this incredible event! 🩰

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
2900 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

- 12:50-1:55 PM Welcome & Introductions followed by Company Rehearsal

- 2:00-2:30 PM Up close look at costumes and movement exercises

Advanced registration is required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/185XGi4Sh3iKziEX_gwbEYcXTcZsPV10MVIcGSyK-l-0/viewform?edit_requested=true

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Butler County, PA
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