Learn together, Play Together and Thrive Together
Twitchy Woman hosts a free Zoom series exclusively for other “Twitchy Women” with Parkinson’s Disease. All webinars begin at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET.
This group’s primary focus is for women living with the disease. We ask that care-partners and family members not attend unless an event states that registration is open to all. Recordings are available on our Youtube Channel.
Join the private Twitchy Women Facebook group for daily support and lively conversation.
Upcoming Events
Urban Poling Returns
March 26, 2023
Joy Cochran will talk about the benefits of poling for PD
and will lead us in active participation covering
Activator technique, Urban Poling technique, and exercises.
You do not have to have walking poles to participate.
Kenneth Thurman and Aware in Care kits
April 16, 2023
What is an Aware in Care kit and why do you need one? Kenneth Thurman will talk about this valuable free tool from the Parkinson’s Foundation
2023 Past Events
January 15, 2023
Palliative Care with Kirk Hall
Kirk Hall talked about how palliative care is very important for People with Parkinson’s.
January 29, 2023
“More than Zero”
Malia Sako, OTD, OTR/L, shared tips for coping with stress, exercise and sleep using the concept of “More than Zero.”
February 12, 2023
Speech Therapy
Patricia Miller, MA, CCC-SLP presented Speech Therapy for People with Parkinson’s.
February 26, 2023
Judi Spencer and the World Parkinson Congress Choir
Learn about the WPC Choir and how you can sing with them, even if you are not going to Barcelona!
March 12, 2023
Dr. Peter Tass and Vibrating Gloves
Dr. Tass spoke about his ground breaking studies with vibrating gloves for relief of symptoms.
2022 Events
January 23, 2022
Daniel Corcos, PhD
Dr. Corcos, a professor of Physical Therapy at Northwestern University, is a well known authority on Exercise and Parkinson’s. Join us to hear about the latest research from this engaging speaker.
February 27, 2022
Debra Magid and Zack Grant
Several years ago, Zack Grant made a documentary, Shake with Me, about his mother’s journey with Parkinson’s and the portraits she has been painting since her diagnosis.
March 27, 2022
Stacey Macaluso
We exercised with Stacey as she demonstrated several different types of exercise programs. She talked about how to find the right exercise program for you.
April 24, 2022
Indu Subramanian, MD & Adrienne Keener, MD
Learn about the groundbreaking study on the Unmet Needs of Women with Parkinson’s that has been shaking up the PD world since its publication in January, 2022.
June 5, 2022
The I Am! poem workshop with Ashley Asti
Gain the tools to tap into the rich tapestry of who you are beyond a diagnosis and to fan the flames of connection and creativity.
August 21, 2022
Improv for Parkinson’s with The Tightrope Theatre
Learn how Improv will help exercise your brain with PD while having a lot of fun. Visit https://tightropetheatre.com/.
September 18, 2022
PWR! Moves with Pandora Larsen
PWR! Moves are the core of our Parkinson Disease specific functional exercise and physical therapy programs.
October 16, 2022
Parkinson’s Across America
Jim Morgan and Scott Rider, both People with Parkinson’s, are going across the country for one week a month, talking to and interviewing other People with Parkinson’s.
November 13, 2022
Kat Hill and Nancy Peate
Kat and Nancy talked about their new book Being Well with Chronic Illness: A Guide to Joy & Resilience with Your Diagnosis. Kristie Scott hosted this meeting.
December 4, 2022
Rock Steady Boxing with Dean Moskowitz
Get ready to fight Parkinson’s with Rock Steady Boxing and have a lot of fun exercising in this interactive workshop.
2021 Events
January 24, 2021
Writing your Narrative
Everyone has a story. Authors Carol Clupny (The Ribbon of Road Ahead: One Woman’s Remarkable Journey with Parkinson’s Disease ) and Linda K Olson (Gone) talk about how they have shared their PD stories.
February 21, 2021
UnshakeableMD’s Dr. Soania Mathur
Dr. Mathur is a family physician living outside of Toronto, Canada who had to resign her practice following a diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease at age 27. Find out more at her blog UnshakeableMD.
March 21, 2021
PARTE’ with Twitchy Woman as We Celebrate One Year!
Twitchy Woman celebrated 1 year on Zoom with Stephanie Goodman from Parkinson’s Art of Expression (PARTE’).
June 13, 2021
Discovering Neurographic Art with Lorraine Wilson
Lorraine Wilson shared her neurographic art technique that can be done by anyone.
July 11 and July 25, 2021
So Many Parkinson’s Organizations, So Little Time
There are a lot of Parkinson’s Organizations competing for our time and our donations. Learn about 8 different Parkinson’s organizations and what they have to offer you as a person with PD. July 11 Recording | July 25 Recording
September 19, 2021
What to know about clinical trials
Lauren Simmons and Susan Lehman shared their experiences with clinical trials. Dr. Andrew Siderowf, MDS and Ellen Indik from the Penn Movement Disorders clinic spoke about what goes into clinical trials, recruitment and more.
October 3, 2021
Creativity and Parkinson’s with Amy Carlson
It is said that people with Parkinson’s often become more creative. Amy Carlson takes us along with Alice down the Rabbit Hole to explore creativity.
November 14, 2021
Rx Ballroom Dance
Erin and Trisha, professional ballroom dancers, guide us through a curriculum that uses the rhythms of the ballroom dance styles to engage both the body and mind.”
December 5, 2021
Laura Russell’s Exquisite Warriors
Laura spoke about her latest book, Exquisite Warriors, which celebrates 26 women battling Parkinson’s Disease with grace and dignity.
December 12, 2021
LSVT Global and the Google Project
LSVT Global has partnered with Google on an exciting research project called Project Euphonia to help improve automatic speech recognition software for people with speech disorders.
2020 Events
April 3, 2020
Maria de Leon – Parkinson’s Diva
Are you a Parkinson’s Diva? Check out Maria’s books below and learn some fun tips just for women with PD. Enjoy!
April 19, 2020
Jennifer Parkinson Iljin – Neuro Boxing
Boxing is a lot of fun and great exercise. Jen tells her story from barely being able to move to a boxing instructor.
May 17, 2020
Taiko Drumming
Sydney, Naomi and Vivian demonstrate how Taiko Drumming is great exercise.
July 14, 2020
Dancing Through Parkinson’s
Linda Berghoff had us dancing to the music. So much fun! Learn more at Invertigo Dance – Dancing Through Parkinson’s.
August 9, 2020
Claire McLean PT, DPT, NCS
We had an amazing PWR! exercise session with super PT Claire McLean. She has shared information about her online classes and membership.
October 4, 2020
Cycling with Jay Alberts, PhD
Dr. Corcos, a professor of Physical Therapy at Northwestern University, is a well known authority on Exercise and Parkinson’s. Join us to hear about the latest research from this engaging speaker.
November 15, 2020
PD GENEration
Denise Coley (PwP) and Ana Naito (researcher) will talk about the Parkinson’s Foundation initiative that offers genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Your Support is appreciated
All Twitchy Women programs are free to all who participate. However, they are not without cost. It takes resources to continue our work and we cannot do it without your help.
Through our partnership with the Parkinson‘s Wellness Fund, those who want to provide support can do so. Thank you to all of you who have contributed. It is really appreciated.
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