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(Live Podcast) Parkinson’s Rehab: Can New Care
Models and Tech Prevent Falls?

Presented by Carol Chiang and Melanie Lomaglio

Carol Chiang discusses digital healthcare and education on the Innovative Aging Medbridge podcast.

Description

*This podcast is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT (Adjust for your time zone)

This is a live filming of a Medbridge podcast. In this dynamic session, you’ll have a front-row seat to listen in on the experts in conversation while also engaging with a vibrant community chat that gives you direct access to peers and leaders in a modern, accessible way.

In this episode of Innovative Aging, host Carol Chiang, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, sits down with Dr. Melanie Lomaglio, PT, DPT, MSc, a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. Together, they explore how shifting from traditional episodic care to a continuous "dental model" of rehabilitation—paired with community-based non-profit initiatives—can transform long-term outcomes for individuals living with Parkinson's disease. You'll gain actionable, evidence-based insights into evaluating innovative mobility devices, designing high-impact fall recovery and safe landing programs, and using specialized technology to tackle complex motor challenges like freezing of gait. Tuning in will give you practical workarounds and modern care strategies to help your neuro patients maintain independence and drastically reduce real-world fall risks.

Instructors

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Carol Chiang, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP

Carol Chiang is a globally recognized aging-in-place expert, occupational therapist, Parkinson’s advocate, and host of Innovative Aging, a Medbridge podcast exploring cutting-edge innovations in aging. With more than 27 years of clinical experience, Carol is known for blending practicality with compassion, focusing on…

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Melanie Lomaglio, PT, DPT, MSc, Board Certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Dr. Melanie Lomaglio brings 30 years of clinical and academic experience to her patients at The Parkinson’s and Neurologic Health Center at STARS Rehab. She graduated from McGill University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, earned a Master of Science in Neurological Rehabilitation from the University of…

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the evidence around fall prevention and continuous care models for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. 
  • Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address motor impairments, freezing of gait, and fall risks using assistive technology and cueing tools. 
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving freezing of gait and recurring falls in Parkinson’s disease.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

7:00pm–7:55pm
Live Podcast
7:55pm–8:15pm
Question & Answer Session
Medbridge is committed to accessibility for all of our subscribers. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected] . We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.

Details

  • December 17, 2026
  • 7:00pm-8:15pm EST
    • PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
    • OTs/OTAs, Intermediate
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available December 17

Disclaimer

Disclosure: Carol Chiang, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.

Disclosure: Melanie Lomaglio, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.

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To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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