EPIONI 2022 Event

The Greek Caregivers Network Epioni in collaboration with the association PAR.KIN.S.O.N., on the occasion of World Parkinson’s Day, organized on Monday, 11 April 2022 an informative event entitled “Living with Parkinson’s, from diagnosis to treatment”. The event focused on the need for patients and their families to access more and better health services.

 The webinar on 11 April 2022 was held with the support of the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Department of Public and Community Health, University of West Attica. The event was addressed by the president of the association EPIONI Spyros Zorbas and the president of the association PAR.KIN.S.O.N. Fotini Skondra.

World Parkinson's Day 2022

Therapeutic innovations for Parkinson's disease 

Belgian Brain Council

The Serbian Brain Council organised on April 2022   an event on the occasion of World Parkinson's Disease Day in Belgrade, Serbia.

On the occasion of the World Parkinson’s Day, the Greek Carers Network Epioni successfully organized on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the informative event “Living with Parkinson’s, from diagnosis to treatment”.

The event focused on the need for patients and their families to have access to more and better health services.

The April 4, 2023 webinar was held with the support of the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Department of Public and Community Health, University of West Attica.

The #WorldParkinson's Day event took place on April 15, 2023, at the Namur Cultural Center, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Belgian APk. The event aimed to raise Parkinson's disease awareness and support those affected. Attendees participated in activities, presentations, and information booths. The free event, open to all, helped make a difference in the lives of Parkinson's patients. 

BBC participated in the World Parkinson's Day activity held on April 11, 2023, in Brussels, chaussée de Vleurgat. The event was organized in collaboration with the patient association "Action Parkinson," an associate partner of the Ecare4PD project. Approximately 50 Parkinson's patients attended the session.

The day's program included the following activities:

• Parkinson mode d’emploi: Dr. Jean-Emile Vanderheyden, a neurologist, delivered a conference addressing the various aspects of Parkinson's disease. This conference was prompted by a member's inquiry during a previous session, seeking scientific advice and practical tips on managing the symptoms.

• Presentation of My PD Care: Abbvie showcased their therapeutic monitoring tool, My PD Care, which helps track the progression of the disease. Additionally, three new brochures were introduced: "Living with the Disease After Diagnosis: Parkinson-General Brochure," "Supporting People with Advanced Parkinson's: Brochure for Caregivers," and "Living with Advanced Disease: Advanced Parkinson's Brochure."

• Social Lunch: A friendly meal was arranged, and a selection of desserts was provided by several members.

• Afternoon Demonstrations: The afternoon session focused on showcasing the various courses offered throughout the year. Attendees had the opportunity to try out or admire the results achieved through months or even years of dedicated practice.

• Demonstrations included:

  • Tango with Muriel

  • Dance Kinésiphilia with Susanne

  • Gymsana with Mathilde

  • Power Moves with Cécile

  • Boxing with Carel

BBC's participation in the event aimed to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease and support the efforts of the patient association "Action Parkinson" in their mission to improve the lives of those affected by the condition.

WPD 2023: On the occasion of World Parkinson's Day on  April 2023, Asociación Parkinson Madrid organised this Day with the main objective of giving visibility to PD and deepening the knowledge of PD treatments.