Italian National Parkinson’s Day, held every year on the last Saturday of November and taking place this year on November 30, 2024, is a crucial moment to raise public awareness about Parkinson’s disease. The event highlights the importance of early diagnosis and integrated management of the condition. However, it is not just an opportunity for information and awareness; it also aims to strengthen the network of solidarity among patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Throughout Italy, numerous events will be organized, from informative conferences to cultural gatherings, to educate, inform, and build a support network for those facing this challenge daily.
Conferences and Informative Seminars
The Italian National Parkinson’s Day will feature events dedicated to information and support, providing patients and families with the opportunity to delve deeper into various aspects of the disease. Among the key appointments are those in Turin and Milan, where experts will lead discussions on new therapeutic developments and management strategies for Parkinson’s disease.
Turin Mobilizes for National Parkinson’s Day
In Turin, a meeting will take place on November 30, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Aula Magna of the Department of Neuroscience, located on Via Cherasco 15.
The event will include healthcare professionals who will answer participants’ questions, providing insights into the disease and the latest therapeutic innovations.
To attend, it is recommended to contact the Parkinson Association of Piemonte for organizational details.
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Auxologico: Innovation and Awareness
In Milan, Auxologico Institute will host an event on November 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM, in the Conference Room of Auxologico San Luca, located at Piazzale Brescia 20.
The meeting, moderated by Professor Nicola Ticozzi, neurologist and Director of the Neurology Unit at Auxologico San Luca, will include specialists addressing various aspects of Parkinson’s disease, with a particular focus on elderly patients.
The event will be available both in-person and online, with streaming accessible via Auxologico’s YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook channels. Participation is free, but registration is required. For further information or to register, you can contact the institute by email at marketing@auxologico.it or by phone at +39 02 61911.2312/2628.
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https://www.auxologico.it/eventi/giornata-nazionale-parkinson-2024
Awareness and Support Activities
In addition to scientific discussions, the Italian National Parkinson’s Day includes practical activities focused on participants’ overall well-being. Highlights include events organized in Brescia and Florence, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation and dialogue with specialists in managing Parkinson’s disease.
Focus on Rehabilitation and Physical Activity
In Brescia, the Poliambulanza Foundation is organizing an event on November 29, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the gymnasium of the Poliambulanza Medical Center Flaminia.
The meeting is dedicated to the importance of rehabilitation treatment and physical activity in managing Parkinson’s disease. During the event, experts will present best rehabilitation practices and offer practical sessions for participants.
For more information, you can call +39 030 3515311.
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https://www.fondazionelimpe.it/giornata-nazionale-parkinson-lombardia
Meeting at Casa Parkinson
In Florence, the Neurology Unit of Azienda USL Toscana Centro is organizing an event on November 30, 2024, at Casa Parkinson, located at Presidio Territoriale Canova, Via Chiusi 4/2.
The event, open to patients and families, will begin at 9:15 AM with a presentation by specialists in movement disorders from Florence, Prato, Empoli, and Pistoia.
At 10:00 AM, on the fourth floor of BiblioCanova, a structure adjacent to Casa Parkinson, a session will be held with professionals from Casa Parkinson and complementary therapy instructors. This session is open to the public. For detailed event information, contact +39 055 6935476.
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https://www.fondazionelimpe.it/giornata-nazionale-parkinson-toscana
Cultural and Artistic Initiatives
The Italian National Parkinson’s Day is also an opportunity to highlight the role of art as a tool for awareness and connection. Initiatives such as events in Crema and the Dance Well project at the Triennale of Milan showcase how culture and creativity can not only offer new perspectives on the disease but also create spaces for shared reflection and connection. These moments engage a broader audience, promoting empathy and awareness through universal languages like art and movement.
Multidisciplinary Approach and Awareness
In Crema, two main events are planned, organized by ASST Crema, Fondazione Benefattori Cremaschi, and Associazione Tartaruga.
The first event will take place on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Centro Culturale S. Agostino, Sala Pietro da Cemmo. The event, titled “A Walk with Mr. Parkinson: The Many Faces of the Disease,” includes the presentation of the book “A Walk with Mr. Parkinson,” accompanied by a musical performance. This gathering aims to raise public awareness of the disease through testimonies and artistic contributions.
The second event will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, at the Fondazione Benefattori Cremaschi, located on Via Zurla. It is a talk titled “Call Me Parkinson,” led by doctors and physiotherapists from the Foundation, broadcast live via streaming. The meeting will offer insights into the disease and therapeutic strategies, with an opportunity for the public to interact and ask questions to the experts.
Dance Well: Art and Movement for Parkinson’s
On this occasion, we also highlight the project Dance Well: Research and Movement for Parkinson’s, hosted by the Triennale of Milan until December 2025.
This innovative initiative promotes contemporary dance as a tool to improve the physical and emotional well-being of people with Parkinson’s. The sessions, open to the public, take place in art spaces and cultural venues, offering participants an experience that goes beyond simple physical activity, transforming it into an opportunity for artistic and social expression. Dance Well represents an example of how art can become an integral part of support strategies for managing the disease.
Classes are held every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. To register, you need to send a WhatsApp message to +39 351 7173922, specifying your name and surname and requesting to join the Dance Well classes.
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https://triennale.org/eventi/dance-well-ricerca-movimento-parkinson2
Support for Caregivers and Families
During this day, special attention will also be given to supporting caregivers and families, with meetings and workshops designed to provide practical tools and create moments of exchange. Among the notable initiatives are the event in Lodi, focused on the importance of lifestyles and therapies in the daily management of Parkinson’s, and the event at Fatebenefratelli in Milan, which will give voice to testimonies and solutions for the well-being of patients and their families.
Lifestyles and Pharmacological Therapies
In Lodi, the Ospedale Maggiore will host an event on November 30, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in the main atrium of the hospital, on the ground floor. The meeting, titled “Caring for Parkinson’s: How Healthy Lifestyles Influence the Disease and the Effectiveness of Pharmacological Therapy,” is aimed at patients, families, and caregivers.
During the event, specialists will discuss the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles and their impact on the effectiveness of pharmacological therapies in managing Parkinson’s disease.
For more information, you can contact Dr. Sarah Anna Sperber at +39 0371.372217 or +39 0371.372060, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, or send an email to neuro.cdcd@asst-lodi.it or sarah.sperber@asst-lodi.it.
“Beyond Care”: Parkinson’s Stories
In Milan, an event titled “Beyond Care: Parkinson’s Stories. Testimonies and Solutions for Well-being” will take place, organized jointly by major healthcare institutions, including the Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, IRCCS San Raffaele, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, and IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus.
The appointment is set for November 30, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Circolo Alessandro Volta, Via Giusti 16. The event is intended as a unique moment of dialogue, where direct testimonies from patients and caregivers will be shared alongside innovative proposals for well-being and disease management. The program will feature experts discussing practical and therapeutic solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.
For further information, you can contact the organization at +39 02 63632408 (available on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM). This meeting represents a valuable opportunity to build a support network and promote an open dialogue on the challenges and progress related to the disease.
The Italian National Parkinson’s Day is a key moment to raise awareness about the disease and offer support to those affected. Through conferences, awareness activities, cultural initiatives, and support for caregivers, Italy comes together to address the challenges of Parkinson’s disease, improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
Participating in the Italian National Parkinson’s Day is a tangible way to support those living with this condition and promote greater social awareness. For a full list of events across Italy, visit the official website of the LIMPE Foundation (fondazionelimpe.it).
