Penn Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center

10/31/2025

Thanks to Canine Partners for Life, we are excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team, Katie! (We aren’t joking - we got a dog!) Katie will be Dr. Lasker’s family dog but will also join him and our team here in the office to provide support where needed. What a great way to put a smile on all of our faces 🙂

10/29/2025

Who will we see on Saturday???

We have already raised over $11,800 for The Parkinson Council…let’s see what more we can do!

We are dedicated to helping people with PD and their families navigate this diagnosis and appreciate the partnership with The Parkinson Council.

10/28/2025

Looking for Volunteers with PD to work with PT students at Neumann University. See below.

10/28/2025

🗓️ November is National Family Caregivers Month…Join us on Wednesday, November 19th for a day of appreciation for all that you do!

10/22/2025

📅 SAVE THE DATE for Wednesday, December 10th! Register at https://events.theparkinsoncouncil.org/event/share-our-knowledge-with-dr-ray-dorsey/e730221/register/new/select-tickets

10/22/2025

Over the past 3 days we were honored to host the participants of the Edmond J. Safra Nurse Educator Program with the support of the Parkinson's Foundation!

“This Train-the-Trainer program is dedicated to enhancing Parkinson’s disease care by equipping nursing leaders across the U.S. with the knowledge and tools to teach future nurses specialized, patient-centered Parkinson’s care.”

Hats off to Inna, Gail, Lynn and Hannah for being such enthusiastic learners. Your dedication will improve the lives of our Parkinson’s Disease population!

10/22/2025

The kind of news we like to see!

A Parkinson's disease patient named Denise Bacon played the clarinet during a four-hour deep brain stimulation surgery at a London hospital, allowing doctors...

10/20/2025

SUPPORT GROUPS COMING UP THIS FALL!
Mondays 11:00am-12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5874950878?pwd=dkpNbWdRVGk4K01RZHJtTXQwaFVtUT09

Women’s Group 11/10, 12/8 (for Women with PD)
DBS 11/3 *at 10 AM!! (for those who have DBS or are planning on it)
Newly Diagnosed10/20, 11/17 (for those within two-three years of diagnosis)
Living Well with PD 10/27, 11/24 (open to all)
Men’s Group 12/1

10/20/2025

The Parkinson Council's Walk to Stamp Out PD is less than 2 weeks away! Consider joining TEAM PENN and we hope to see you there!

 We are dedicated to helping people with PD and their families navigate this diagnosis and appreciate the partnership with The Parkinson Council.

10/15/2025

Check out Philly Power Hour with the Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center supported by the Parkinson's Foundation every Tuesday at 11:30 AM.
Email GSPPPAHPowerHour@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for more information 🙃

10/15/2025

Come out for a great event of fun & educational opportunities for PWP & their partners in care.
215-613-1112 or register at:
https://forms.gle/S81oac3sVffr6Lk16

10/15/2025

TOMORROW!