25th Annual Parkinson Symposium
Join us for the 25th Annual OPFNE Symposium Music Movement and Mindfulness. Saturday April 5, 2025
We have an exciting day planned with speakers and NEW this year a live Swing Band!
Presentations are on the role of mindfulness and music as part of a holistic approach to managing Parkinsons, followed by a movement practice. Then put all you’ve learned to use with a live swing band, for listening, or dancing!
Time: Registration opens at 8:30, program is from 9:45 to 3:00 PM Ther is no charge and lunch will be served but registration is required.
Location: Embassy Suites 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence, Ohio
Parking is free for OPFNE – but must park and enter on right side of the building.
Register here or by phone at 440 345-6401
24th Annual Parkinson Symposium Presentations
Dr Sarah Whittingham: Power the Positive; flip the script on Parkinsons. An inspirational presentation from the 2024 Symposium
David Zid: Brain and Body Connection: Exercise your body and mind!
We’re here for you!
The Ohio Parkinson Foundation Northeast Region (OPFNE) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for those affected by Parkinson's Disease (PD). Our focus is local! We want to be your resource for information on local events, classes and services. The foundation offers an annual free educational symposium, supports the efforts of many charitable organizations involved in the development of wellness programming for Parkinson community, and provides funding for local PD research. The Foundation also maintains contact and general information for the Parkinson Support Groups in the 16 counties that it serves.
A sincere thank you for the many donations we have received this year in honor of those with Parkinson's in our local community. We are continuing to use these funds to support and educate in NE Ohio especially through the wonderful support groups. We have also used funds to develop exercise classes in new communities, support local research, and fund educational programs.