Category: Parkinson’s News

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Independent film ‘Burt’ sheds light on Parkinsons Disease, screens at the Colonial in Belfast this week

When Burt, a 69-year-old street musician living with Parkinson’s, is visited by a young man claiming to be his son, a quiet weekend spirals into a tense, darkly funny cinematic exploration of identity. trust, and second chances. The film Burt screens Aug. 19 in Belfast at the Colonial Theater, and its filmmaker and lead actor will be on hand after the film to talk with the public about it.
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Tampa JCCs and Federation to Host Symposium for Navigating Parkinson’s Disease – Jewish Press

Participants at last year’s symposium engage in guided stretching exercises. The Tampa JCCs & Federation, in partnership with Tel Aviv University, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Tampa General Hospital and USF Health, will host an international Parkinson’s symposium this winter at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa,