Events under 'Education'
Hawaiian Shirt Happy Hour
Friday, June 12, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt, a drink with a tiny umbrella, and join us for a Pre Summer Lecture Series Happy Hour! Link will be included with Summer Lecture Series information upon registration for the June 13th webinar.
Summer Lecture Series
Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UNDERSTANDING ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
presented by Olga Waln, MD
Overview:
This session will review current information on epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of Orthostatic Hypertension including simple strategies that can be adopted to cope with low blood pressure.
Movement lab featuring Boxing with Pat Johnson
Virtual Roadshow: Exercise and Parkinson's
Thursday, July 30, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exercise. The pill you don’t take! Has Parkinson’s changed your exercise routine? Do doctors recommend you start exercising, but you’re not sure what to do? How should you start or maintain an exercise routine during COVID while staying home?
You’re invited! Register for this interactive Zoom presentation to learn the who, what, when, why and how of exercise and Parkinson’s. Exercise is for everyone at every stage of diagnosis.
Registration per session is limited - please register one household for one date only. The same content will be delivered on a monthly basis from July - December 2020.
Virtual Road Show - Exercise and Parkinson's
Thursday, August 20, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exercise. The pill you don’t take! Has Parkinson’s changed your exercise routine? Do doctors recommend you start exercising, but you’re not sure what to do? How should you start or maintain an exercise routine during COVID while staying home?
You’re invited! Register for this interactive Zoom presentation to learn the who, what, when, why and how of exercise and Parkinson’s. Exercise is for everyone at every stage of diagnosis.
Registration per session is limited - please register one household for one date only. The same content will be delivered on a monthly basis from July - December 2020.
Your Journey with Parkinson's Disease
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Topic: Your Journey with Parkinson's Disease
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NZ7DDnw_QLm0Rs2Z-W_-AQ
Virtual Road Show - Exercise and Parkinson's
Thursday, September 17, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Exercise. The pill you don’t take! Has Parkinson’s changed your exercise routine? Do doctors recommend you start exercising, but you’re not sure what to do? How should you start or maintain an exercise routine during COVID while staying home?
You’re invited! Register for this interactive Zoom presentation to learn the who, what, when, why and how of exercise and Parkinson’s. Exercise is for everyone at every stage of diagnosis.
Registration per session is limited - please register one household for one date only. The same content will be delivered on a monthly basis from July - December 2020.
Managing the Return of Parkinson’s Symptoms With a Unique Treatment
Friday, September 18, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Topic: Managing the Return of Parkinson’s Symptoms With a Unique Treatment
Will be rescheduled due to Hurricane Laura.
Advances in DBS Technology
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Topic: Advances in DBS Technology
Register in advance for this Zoom webinar at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EUrej5LXQayiCXq_VAUECA
Virtual Road Show - Exercise and Parkinson's
Thursday, October 01, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Exercise. The pill you don’t take! Has Parkinson’s changed your exercise routine? Do doctors recommend you start exercising, but you’re not sure what to do? How should you start or maintain an exercise routine during COVID while staying home?
You’re invited! Register for this interactive Zoom presentation to learn the who, what, when, why and how of exercise and Parkinson’s. Exercise is for everyone at every stage of diagnosis.
Registration per session is limited - please register one household for one date only. The same content will be delivered on a monthly basis from July - December 2020.
Parkinson’s Disease: More Than Motor Symptoms
Friday, October 02, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by Acadia
Presenter: Paul Schulz, MD
Overview:
-Introduce non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease: hallucinations and delusions
-Describe the symptoms of PD-related hallucinations and delusions
-Explore how you can talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms and establish a treatment plan
Neuropsychology: A Primer for Patients with Parkinson’s disease
Friday, October 09, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Neuropsychology: A Primer for Patients with Parkinson’s disease
Community Partner Presents
Presenter: Hannah Combs, PhD
Moving Forward: Discovering a treatment option for advanced Parkinson's disease
Friday, October 23, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Community Partner Presents
Sponsored by Abbvie
Presenter: Michael Soileau, MD
Overview:
1.) An overview of Parkinson's disease over time and why oral medications fail
2.) Introduction to Duopa
3.) Duopa Clinical Trial Results
4.) Daily Routine
5.) Resources and support services
6.) Patient story
Virtual Road Show - Exercise and Parkinson's
Thursday, November 05, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Exercise. The pill you don’t take! Has Parkinson’s changed your exercise routine? Do doctors recommend you start exercising, but you’re not sure what to do? How should you start or maintain an exercise routine during COVID while staying home?
You’re invited! Register for this interactive Zoom presentation to learn the who, what, when, why and how of exercise and Parkinson’s. Exercise is for everyone at every stage of diagnosis.
Registration per session is limited - please register one household for one date only. The same content will be delivered on a monthly basis from July - December 2020.
THRIVE: HAPS Caregiver Conference 2020
Saturday, November 14, 2020 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Houston Area Parkinson Society invites caregivers to attend this special, full-day virtual educational event designed exclusively for those caring for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This program will offer participants helpful, practical information that is important to understanding and managing the care of someone with Parkinson’s; opportunities to discover resources; and an environment to learn new skills while learning and practicing the importance of self-care.
This year’s conference will address specific symptoms that can make caring for an individual with Parkinson’s challenging, discuss positive and proactive caregiving strategies, and celebrate the dedication with which caregivers face each day.
Moving Forward: Discovering a treatment option for advanced Parkinson's disease
Friday, November 20, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Community Partner Presents
Sponsored by Abbvie
Presenter: Aashoo Mentreddi ,MD
Overview:
1.) An overview of Parkinson's disease over time and why oral medications fail
2.) Introduction to Duopa
3.) Duopa Clinical Trial Results
4.) Daily Routine
5.) Resources and support services
6.) Patient story
Moving Forward: Discovering a treatment option for advanced Parkinson's disease
Tuesday, December 01, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Community Partner Presents
Sponsored by Abbvie
Presenter: Michael Soileau, MD
Overview:
1.) An overview of Parkinson's disease over time and why oral medications fail
2.) Introduction to Duopa
3.) Duopa Clinical Trial Results
4.) Daily Routine
5.) Resources and support services
6.) Patient story
Virtual Road Show - Exercise and Parkinson's
Thursday, December 03, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exercise. The pill you don’t take! Has Parkinson’s changed your exercise routine? Do doctors recommend you start exercising, but you’re not sure what to do? How should you start or maintain an exercise routine during COVID while staying home?
You’re invited! Register for this interactive Zoom presentation to learn the who, what, when, why and how of exercise and Parkinson’s. Exercise is for everyone at every stage of diagnosis.
Registration per session is limited - please register one household for one date only. The same content will be delivered on a monthly basis from July - December 2020.
Advances in DBS
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by Boston Scientific
Presenters: Ashwin Viswanathan, MD and Nora Vanegas Arroyave, MD
Special guest - Joe Self (patient)