Education

Being educated in all aspects of PD makes managing it that much easier.
Read past newsletters, interesting articles and\or listen to previous zoom events we held.
Mental Health & Stigma
July 07, 2024
Mental Health & Stigma
Breaking Down Barriers - Parkinson's, Mental Health and StigmaGloria Lebeaux, LCSW presentation followed by live Q&A
Overcoming Parkinson's Sleep-Related Challenges
June 10, 2024
Overcoming Parkinson's Sleep-Related Challenges
Zoom Event with Dr. Joe Cabassa who is a trained neurologist with experience in Parkinson's and movement disorders. 
A Golden Opportunity
May 05, 2024
A Golden Opportunity
Zoom event with Dr. Gregory Alfred, Dr. Daniel Bies and Dr. Hanna Bresler followed by a Q&A session. 
Urology Issues and Parkinson's Disease
March 10, 2024
Urology Issues and Parkinson's Disease
Zoom event with Dr. Yekutiel Sandman, MD. Dr. Sandman is a specialist in the management of kidney stones and urologic cancer at Urology Specialty
Parkinson's and Genetics
February 18, 2024
Parkinson's and Genetics
Hear from Dr. Wael N. El-Nachef who is a gastroenterologist from Los Angeles and deals with brain and gut symptoms related to Parkinson's Disease.
From Challenge to Greatness
January 14, 2024
From Challenge to Greatness
Hear the incredible life story of Dr. Linda K. Olson FACR.   She narrates her life through challenges and courage. She is a true
Brain and Gut Connection  - Zoom event with Q&A
December 17, 2023
Brain and Gut Connection - Zoom event with Q&A
Voice and Swallowing with Q&A
November 19, 2023
Voice and Swallowing with Q&A
Clinical Trial Basics - Zoom event with Q&A
October 22, 2023
Clinical Trial Basics - Zoom event with Q&A
Movement in PD with Pamela Quinn
September 01, 2023
Movement in PD with Pamela Quinn
Improving Posture to Reduce Symptoms with Q&A
August 27, 2023
Improving Posture to Reduce Symptoms with Q&A
Continuing Education Event hosted by LifeSpark on August 27th 2023. Improving posture to help reduce symptoms of Parkinson's with Dr. Chetan
Rabbi Gruskin Spotted at WPC
July 07, 2023
Rabbi Gruskin Spotted at WPC
Barrel Zoom Event Q&A and Speech
May 21, 2023
Barrel Zoom Event Q&A and Speech
Continuing Education Event hosted by LifeSpark on May 21st 2023.   Followed by a Q&A   Due to client confidentiality, only the
PT and Rock Steady Boxing Event
April 23, 2023
PT and Rock Steady Boxing Event
Educational virtual event hosted by LifeSpark on April 23rd 2023.   Followed by a Q&A
Complete Care and Music Therapy Event
March 19, 2023
Complete Care and Music Therapy Event
Educational and entertaining event held at our Kauftheil Wellness Center on March 19th 2023. Followed by Q&A
February 2023 Zoom Events
February 19, 2023
February 2023 Zoom Events
Zoom recordings from Alex Kerten, Dr. Michael Rezak and Marla Rottenstreich.    February 5th Zoom Event view here.   February 19th
A Day in the Life of a Parkinson's Patient
January 15, 2023
A Day in the Life of a Parkinson's Patient
Rabbi Gruskin speaks about his experience with Parkinson's Disease. 
Hamodia Article - 1/11/2023
January 11, 2023
Hamodia Article - 1/11/2023
WPC Zoom Event
December 01, 2022
WPC Zoom Event
Understanding Your Insurance
November 13, 2022
Understanding Your Insurance
An insurance symposium to help patients understand the ins and outs of Medicare/Medicaid for New York and New Jersey.   Click Here.
The Poster in the Office - A WPC Article
October 31, 2022
The Poster in the Office - A WPC Article
THE POSTER IN THE OFFICE The Jewish community, perhaps more than any other, is closely linked with Parkinson's. Ashkenazi Jews carry
Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life!
May 22, 2022
Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life!
  Zoom Speaker on changing the way of thinking about the disease. Alex Kerten has helped thousands of Parkinson people obtain their
Voice and Speech Therapy with PD
May 22, 2022
Voice and Speech Therapy with PD
Dr. Phil Shneider explains the reasons and benefits of getting Voice and Speech Therapy for those with PD on Zoom at our Shabbos Of Chizuk and Unity
PD Life Hacks
April 03, 2022
PD Life Hacks
Zoom event with live speakers followed by a Q & A session.   Click here to see the recorded Zoom session..
Exclusive Caregivers Event
Motzai Shabbos, February 26th
Exclusive Caregivers Event
Meet & greet others that can identify with your struggles & successes.Enjoy light refreshments and dairy tasting.Relax and enjoy comedy &
Taking Charge of your Parkinson's
January 09, 2022
Taking Charge of your Parkinson's
Zoom event with live speakers followed by a Q & A session.   Click here to see the recorded Zoom session..    
Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinsons
October 14, 2021
Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinsons
Why & when surgery should be considered in Parkinson Disease:A conversation with Dr. Clar followed by Q & A sessionA free Zoom support event
Igniting Victories for Parkinsons
May 09, 2021
Igniting Victories for Parkinsons
Zoom event with live speakers followed by a Q & A sessionTopics include: sleep, falls, dealing with a new diagnosis
Igniting Victories for Parkinsons
March 07, 2021
Igniting Victories for Parkinsons
Zoom event with live speakers followed by a Q & A session Click here to watch the replay.
Igniting Victories for Parkinson's
December 06, 2020
Igniting Victories for Parkinson's
Zoom Event with live speakers followed by a Q&A.
Evening of Support
November 30, 2017
Evening of Support
6th Evening of support for those challenged with Parkinson's and their family/caregivers.     For Video links click
Evening of Support
December 07, 2016
Evening of Support
Evening of support for those challenged with Parkinson's and their family/caregivers. MC Rabbi Mordechai Hershkowits, Executive director, Beth
Evening of Support
November 16, 2016
Evening of Support
Don't Stand Alone!  An evening of support for those challenged with Parkinson's Disease.   Dr. Daryl Victor, MD is a movement
Evening of Support
June 22, 2016
Evening of Support
An evening of support for those challenged with Parkinson's and their family/caregivers.   Click here for the recorded audio.