Parkinson’s Journey

2nd Tuesday of each month
from 2:30 – 3:30 pm (ET)

December 9, 2025

Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, for an engaging session on how incorporating your voice into exercise can boost both physical and speech outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.
Using voice during movement adds an extra layer of complexity, effort, and cognitive engagement. It not only increases the physical challenge of the exercise but also simulates everyday communication demands, helping you practice real-life situations while staying active. At the same time, it provides a natural and motivating way to strengthen the voice across different tasks and environments. Whether you’re new to using voice during workouts or looking to refine your approach, this conversation will offer practical strategies you can start using right away.

November 11, 2025

Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, for a timely and unique session, “From Congress to Community”, where they’ll share some of the exciting updates and treatments presented at the recent International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders.

“I Was Doing Great… Until This Happened.” Adapting your activities after injury, illness, or new health challenges due to Parkinson’s can be difficult.

Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, for a practical session focused on useful strategies for adjusting your routine after unexpected setbacks.

While there’s no one-size-fits-all diet for Parkinson’s, research shows that thoughtful food and supplement choices can make a meaningful difference. Addressing issues like reflux, constipation, and unintentional weight loss can not only support your overall health but also enhance how well your medications work—leading to a better quality of life.

Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, for a practical and engaging session focused on everyday strategies for navigating mealtimes, improving nutrition, and living well with Parkinson’s.

In this talk, titled “Often worrying about Falling?”, we explore why falls occur in Parkinson’s, how to monitor falls-related changes over time, and which warning signs to watch for. We also share practical strategies to make daily life safer and build confidence in managing the fear of falling.

Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, for a discussion about how to address fall risk in the home and the community.

Exciting new technologies for Parkinson’s are emerging rapidly, offering new support and treatment options in the clinic and at home. These tools can empower people with Parkinson’s to better understand their condition, manage symptoms, track medications, stay active, and communicate more effectively with their healthcare teams.

Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, for a practical conversation on how to make the most of these innovations—what to embrace, what to approach with caution, and how to choose the tools that are truly right for you.

Do you find yourself skipping social outings or avoiding phone calls and Zoom meetings? Do you find yourself frustrated during conversations at home or work and while you’re out and about in your community? Many people with Parkinson’s experience challenges with speech and communication—but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on meaningful connections.

Join speech-language pathologist John M Dean, MA CCC-SLP, and physiotherapist Josefa Domingos, PT PhD, for a discussion to explore the causes of these issues and share practical strategies to address them.
Don’t let Parkinson’s silence you—let’s talk about it!

Back pain is a frequent yet often underestimated challenge for individuals living with Parkinson’s. In this talk, we will delve into why back pain may occur in PD, how it impacts mobility, and, most importantly, share strategies to help stay active and reduce discomfort.

Caring for individuals with atypical Parkinsonism—conditions that share symptoms with Parkinson’s disease, such as rigidity, balance issues, and slow movement—requires managing ever more complex and rapidly progressing challenges.

These disorders, which include Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS), and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) each present with unique mobility, cognitive, and emotional difficulties.

It is essential to prioritize education and support for both caregivers and individuals affected by these disorders to best address them and minimize the significant burden that can be associated with them.