Faith in Motion: A Community Health Luncheon for Parkinson’s Disease

A Community Health Luncheon for Parkinson’s Disease & Brain Health
About this Event

The Parkinson’s C.O.R.E. Collaborative at UCLA warmly invites you to join us for an afternoon filled with fellowship, education, and resources. All are welcome- from all backgrounds.

• Learn about maximizing your brain health and brain health resources in our community
• Learn the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
• Listen to testimonials of people living with Parkinson's disease and people caring for a loved one with Parkinson's disease
• Learn from engaging, expert presenters
• Community vendors will be providing resources and services
• Lunch will be provided

Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Welcome & Introductions of Community Partners
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Brain Health & Parkinson's Disease 101
Host: Jennifer Adrissi, MD, MSCR

Info: Led by Dr. Jennifer Adrissi, movement disorders neurologist and founding director of the PCC

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Feeding Your Brain
Host: Asasha Francis, MS, RDN

Info: Led by Asasha Francis, a licensed dietician and classically trained chef

🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Living with PD: Our Stories
Host: Jennifer Adrissi, MD, MSCR

Info: Panelists living with PD and family members, moderated by Dr. Adrissi

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Move Your Body, Move Your Brain (Interactive)
Host: Desiree Williams, PT, DPT

Info: Physical Therapy: Facts & Myths led by Desiree Williams, PT, DPT

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Promoting Brain Health: Support & Resources in Our Community
Host: Jessica Vinegar, MPH, CHES

Info: Led by Jessica Vinegar, MPH, CHES

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Hope, PD & Brain Health: A Look Ahead
Host: Jennifer Adrissi, MD, MSCR

Info: Recent discoveries and research in brain health and Parkinson's disease

🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing