Caring with Confidence: Self-Care While Supporting a Parent with Parkinson’s
When you’re supporting a parent with Parkinson’s, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs. In this empowering session, Lianna Marie — author, speaker, and lifelong advocate whose mother lived with Parkinson’s for 30 years — shares hard-earned insights from her personal caregiving journey. With warmth and clarity, she offers practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, recognizing caregiver burnout, and reclaiming balance. This talk is a compassionate guide for anyone striving to care for themselves while showing up fully for a loved one with PD. Lianna will be answering questions from the audience, so register now and please submit your questions.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Lianna Marie
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, helping advance awareness, education, and support for people impacted by Parkinson’s.
Her first book, Everything You Need to Know About Parkinson’s Disease, has reached readers in nearly 50 countries and spent multiple weeks on Amazon’s Parkinson’s best-seller list. Additional books include Everything You Need to Know About Caregiving for Parkinson’s Disease and The Complete Guide for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Loved Ones, along with an upcoming release, The Parkinson’s Path: Your Guide to Finding Hope, Happiness, and Meaning on Your Journey With Parkinson’s Disease.