The Living Well Challenge™ is an educational webinar series featuring movement disorder experts speaking on topics of interest to people affected by Parkinson’s disease. You can “take the challenge” to live well today with Parkinson’s by viewing the webisodes, discussing your own experiences and impressions with family, friends and support group, and devising your own action plan to help you:
If you are new* to the Living Well Challenge:
You need to register to view the videos. CLICK HERE or on the blue button below to register and for instructions on how to login and watch the video.
Note: When you register, you will first complete a one-time registration form, where you will create your username and password. Be sure to record these for your future reference! Next, you will see a new page that prompts you to LOGIN by entering your newly created username and password. Once you have logged in, you can watch the videos.NEW! Panel Discussion on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Dr. Melissa Houser, clinical director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, leads a discussion about DBS. Topics covered include how it works, who is a candidate, expected outcomes, and personal commentary from three DBS-implanted patients, including Davis Phinney.
Please note that this presentation is available free, on demand – you may watch it anytime you like, as many times as you like once you have registered and created your personal login and password.
View Archived Webisodes
- What Does the Parkinson’s Research Mean to You? with Dr. Holly Shill
- How to Communicate with Your Doctor with Dr. Janet Chance
Upcoming Webisodes
Over the coming months, we’ll be offering more videos to give you the information you crave. Stay tuned for presentations on subjects like sleep, nutrition, and things you can do today to improve your quality of life with Parkinson’s. Sign up to receive email notification when new webisodes become available.
Panel Discussion Webinar Q & A
Two of our Living Well Challenge panelists from the live June 2011 webcast, Dr. Monique Giroux and Dr. Terry Ellis, along with DBS specialist Sierra Farris have reviewed the many excellent questions that were submitted during the event. Read their responses here. Topics include:
- Exercise
- Medical and Surgical Therapies
- Sleep and Fatigue
- Nutrition
- Symptoms
- Emotional Support
- Research and Causes of Parkinson’s
- Safety
Before you undertake any exercise program or make changes to your daily routine, consult your doctor and please read this important information.
Download Worksheets from the Living Well Challenge
- Living Well Challenge Webinar Discussion Guide -
- Parkinson's Care Questionnaire -
- Goals For Clinic Visits -
- Wellness Worksheet -
- Exercise Journal -
- Insomnia/Sleep Worksheet -
- Medication Worksheet -
- Mood/Depression Worksheet -
- Nutrition Worksheet -
- Constipation Worksheet -
*If you registered for the Living Well Challenge before October 2011, you will need to complete a new registration and create a new login. We apologize for this inconvenience, but we have moved to an enhanced hosting platform that will give us and you greater flexibility in the future. Logins and passwords created before October 2011 will not work. Thank you for your patience with this system upgrade.


