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 Programs
March 23, 2025
Starting the Conversation: Sexuality and Parkinson’s Disease
With Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD from APDA (American Parkinson’s Disease Association)
Parkinson’s disease can affect intimacy and sexuality in several challenging ways.
At the same time, it is a hard topic for many people to discuss, both with health care providers and even significant others.
Join us and learn about the urologic, neurologic and psychosocial elements of these difficulties, ways to communicate about these topics, and strategies to overcome them.
Register here
This program is for women with PD only
2025 Events
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February 9, 2024
Cognitive Changes and Parkinson’s Disease
2024 Events
The TOPAZ Trial
January 6, 2024
January 21, 2024
Are you worried about balance, falls and freezing with Parkinson’s?
StrivePD: Revolutionizing the Way People Understand their Parkinson’s Disease Journey
February 4, 2024
Tremble Clefs with Karen Skipper
February 18, 2024
Karen Skipper talks about the Music Therapy program Tremble Clefs
Kristine Meldrum – Parkinson’s: How to Reduce Symptoms Through Exercise
March 3, 2024
4th Anniversary Celebration with Kristi LaMonica, co-author of In Her Shoes
March 17, 2024
You can download the free book here.
Russell Meyerowitz and JM Kenny from the Meyrow Foundation
April 7, 2024
May 19, 2024
RX Ballroom Dance with Erin Angelo
June 8, 2024
Tai Chi with Margaret Olmstead
July 28, 2024
Managing your Meds with Hadas Abouaf, RN
August 18, 2024
Dr. Jori Fleisher and the PERSEVERE study
September 15, 2024
Bunni Dybnis, Considerations in Relocation
October 6, 2024
November 10, 2024
2023 Events
Palliative Care with Kirk Hall
January 15, 2023
Kirk Hall talked about how palliative care is very important for People with Parkinson’s.
“More than Zero”
January 29, 2023
Malia Sako, OTD, OTR/L, shared tips for coping with stress, exercise and sleep using the concept of “More than Zero.”
Speech Therapy
February 12, 2023
Patricia Miller, MA, CCC-SLP presented Speech Therapy for People with Parkinson’s.
Judi Spencer and the World Parkinson Congress Choir
February 26, 2023
Learn about the WPC Choir and how you can sing with them, even if you are not going to Barcelona!
Dr. Peter Tass and Vibrating Gloves
March 12, 2023
Dr. Tass spoke about his ground breaking studies with vibrating gloves for relief of symptoms.
Urban Poling Returns
March 26, 2023
Joy Cochran spoke to us about the benefits of Poling and led us through some exercises using the poles.
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 talks about this valuable free tool from the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Donna Gow and Liza Bobrow – The latest on DBS from Medtronics
April 23, 2023
The new ERA in DBS—Medtronic DBS and Brainsense—the most advanced DBS therapy available
Robert Cochrane – Yes, And… Exercise
May 7, 2023
Richelle Flanagan – Creator of the My Moves Matter app
June 5, 2023
Apurva Zawar: Early PD Rehabilitation for newly diagnosed PD individuals
June 11, 2023
Jacob Kidney: The Quiver
July 16, 2023
What We Learned at the World Parkinson Congress
July 23, 2023
August 27, 2023
Darbe Schlosser from Motorvation
October 22, 2023
Learn about the Think and Move Well Method for People with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s: The Funny Side with Paul Mayhew-Archer
October 30, 2023
Recording not available
November 5, 2023
Recording available until December 1
November 19, 2023
Recording available until December 15
2022 Events
January 23, 2022
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
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
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.
Indu Subramanian, MD & Adrienne Keener, MD
April 24, 2022
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.
The I Am! poem workshop with Ashley Asti
June 5, 2022
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.
Improv for Parkinson’s with The Tightrope Theatre
August 21, 2022
Learn how Improv will help exercise your brain with PD while having a lot of fun. Visit https://tightropetheatre.com/.
PWR! Moves with Pandora Larsen
September 18, 2022
PWR! Moves are the core of our Parkinson Disease specific functional exercise and physical therapy programs.
October 16, 2022
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 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.
September 10, 2023
Hear from several bloggers about why they write, what inspires them. Learn about Social Media for People with Parkinson’s
Rock Steady Boxing with Dean Moskowitz
December 4, 2022
Get ready to fight Parkinson’s with Rock Steady Boxing and have a lot of fun exercising in this interactive workshop.
December 18, 2022
Erin McMillan PT, DPT, NCS explores how balance can change with Parkinson’s Disease and what we can do about it. Sidney Collin goes over assistive devices that can be used to keep your balance.
2021 Events
January 24, 2021
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.
UnshakeableMD’s Dr. Soania Mathur
February 21, 2021
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.
PARTE’ with Twitchy Woman as We Celebrate One Year!
March 21, 2021
Twitchy Woman celebrated 1 year on Zoom with Stephanie Goodman from Parkinson’s Art of Expression (PARTE’).
Discovering Neurographic Art with Lorraine Wilson
June 13, 2021
Lorraine Wilson shared her neurographic art technique that can be done by anyone.
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
What to know about clinical trials
September 19, 2021
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.
Creativity and Parkinson’s with Amy Carlson
October 3, 2021
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
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.”
Laura Russell’s Exquisite Warriors
December 5, 2021
Laura spoke about her latest book, Exquisite Warriors, which celebrates 26 women battling Parkinson’s Disease with grace and dignity.
LSVT Global and the Google Project
December 12, 2021
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
Maria de Leon – Parkinson’s Diva
April 3, 2020
Are you a Parkinson’s Diva? Check out Maria’s books below and learn some fun tips just for women with PD. Enjoy!
Jennifer Parkinson Iljin – Neuro Boxing
April 19, 2020
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
Sydney, Naomi and Vivian demonstrate how Taiko Drumming is great exercise.
Dancing Through Parkinson’s
July 14, 2020
Linda Berghoff had us dancing to the music. So much fun! Learn more at Invertigo Dance – Dancing Through Parkinson’s.
Claire McLean PT, DPT, NCS
August 9, 2020
We had an amazing PWR! exercise session with super PT Claire McLean. She has shared information about her online classes and membership.
Cycling with Jay Alberts, PhD
October 4, 2020
November 15, 2020
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).
