Register now for “Making Parkinson’s Care Decisions,” a webinar by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). The speakers will share their personal experience and professional guidance to help attendees think through the decision between home care versus facility placement.
When caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s, there often comes a moment when difficult questions arise: Can we continue at home? Is it time to explore additional support? In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Lianna Marie and Rosa Peña, MSW, will help attendees navigate these decisions with clarity and compassion. Together, they will explore the realities of home care versus long-term care options, how to approach family conversations, and the lessons learned along the way — so you can move forward with greater confidence and support.
This webinar is the latest in the APDA’s “Unlocking Strength Within” series and will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Unlocking Strength Within playlist.
About the speakers:
Lianna Marie is a best-selling author, speaker, and passionate advocate for the Parkinson’s community. For almost 30 years, she served as caregiver and chief cheerleader for her mom, walking with her through every stage of the disease as they learned and adapted together. Determined to make the journey easier for others, Lianna founded AllAboutParkinsons.com, an online hub that has connected tens of thousands of people with Parkinson’s, their families, and caregivers worldwide. She currently serves as the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Regional Director of Marketing and Communications
Rosa Peña, MSW, joined APDA in 2015 and oversees the strategy, implementation, operational development, management and evaluation of all national programs and services for the Parkinson’s community, APDA’s Information & Referral network, and APDA Chapters.
Prior to joining APDA, Rosa was the Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Los Angeles Chapter serving as the National Field Operations Manager. She had a long tenure with The Leukemia & Lymphoma society in various leadership roles within the Patient Services Department.