Events

Tuesdays@10, Scientific Seminars: Kristina Nielsen, PhD, John Hopkins University, will present on "Development of motion vision."

This is a biweekly, online support group for those who have lost someone to a chronic neurological disease, such as ALS, glioblastoma, or Parkinson’s disease. Each session, we will discuss a different topic related to grief with the hope that participants will find unique ways to honor their loved one’s memory, and find healing alongside others who understand. Your loved one must have received treatment at Columbia to join this group. Eligibility Caregiver to someone who suffered from a chronic, long-term neurological disease such as glioblastoma, ALS, or Parkinson’s disease Received treatment at Columbia Neurology Death occurred one month prior to joining but not more than 1 year Commitment to joining at least 6 sessions out of 9 total Completed registration form - required After completing the registration form, a social worker will be in touch with you to complete the registration process. If you register after the first session has begun, we will place you on a waitlist for the next cycle.  Schedule for Spring 2025 Cycle- 2nd and 4th Monday of each month Session 1: April 14, 2025 Session 2: April 28, 2025 Session 3: May 5, 2025 (adjusted for Memorial Day) Session 4: May 19, 2025 (adjusted for Memorial Day) Session 5: June 16, 2025 Session 6: June 30, 2025 Session 7: July 14, 2025 Session 8: July 28, 2025 Session 9: August 11, 2025  

This is a monthly group for anyone with a primary brain tumor. Patients are invited to share their honest thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics have included child or grandchild rearing while on treatment, Medicare enrollment, managing treatment-related side effects such as “chemo brain,” and coping with one’s diagnosis. Registration is required to attend (click here to register). After completing the registration form, a social worker will be in touch with you to complete the registration process. You will then receive a Zoom link for the next upcoming session.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), together with Columbia University, has opened registration for a FREE creative arts program designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care partners (all ages are welcome!!). No previous art experience is required!!  The location for those participating in person is Columbia Community Partnership for Health at 390 Ft. Washington Ave, between 177th and 178th Street. A zoom link will be shared upon registration for those who wish to participate virtually! Space is limited and registration is required. To register, please call Gina Bray at 646-899-0556 or email gbray@apdaparkinson.org.