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#  Managing Changing Symptoms 

 First Baptist Church of Huntsville  
 600 Governors Drive  
 Huntsville, AL 35801 

 

 August 19, 202210:00 am to 12:30 pm CDT

 

 Free 

 

 

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### Please note that this event is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT.

Learn how Parkinson’s disease symptoms may change over time and the latest advances in treatment and care for both movement issues like balance and freezing and non-movement issues like blood pressure and bladder/GI functions. This program will also provide information on self-advocacy and tools for building support systems to cope with new challenges.

### Featured Speakers

**Jay Arthur van Gerpen, MD**  
*Huntsville Hospital*

**Rebeka Sipma, MD**  
*University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)*

### Expert Panelists

**Erin E. Edmundson, PT, DPT**  
*Huntsville Hospital*

**Carley Frensley, BSW**  
*Alabama Lifespan Respite*

**Angela Davis**  
*Huntsville Hospital*

**Kristi Holland OTR/L**  
*Huntsville Hospital*

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

*\*This program is hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast Chapter, in partnership with Huntsville Hospital and Alabama Lifespan Resource Resource Network®.*

 - ###   Program Agenda   
    
    \*all times are local time\*
    
    9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  
    Check-in and exhibitor booths open
    
    10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  
    Welcome, *Annie Long, Parkinson’s Foundation*
    
    10:05 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.  
    Managing Changing Movement Symptoms, *Jay Arthur van Gerpen, MD, Huntsville Hospital*
    
    10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  
    Question & Answer Session
    
    11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
    Managing Changing Non-movement Symptoms, *Rebeka Sipma, MD, UAB*
    
    11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  
    Question & Answer Session
    
    11:45 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.  
    How to Get Involved, *Benjamin 'B.J.' Bement, Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Council Member*
    
    11:55 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.  
    Stretch and Lunch Break, *Fitness Demo, Clarissa Sharp, PT, Huntsville Hospital*
    
    12:10 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.  
    Expert Panel Discussion, *Moderator: Benjamin 'B.J.' Bement; Panelists: Erin E. Edmundson, PT, DPT, Huntsville Hospital, Carley Frensley, BSW, Alabama Lifespan Respite, Angela Davis, Huntsville Hospital, Kristi Holland OTR/L, Huntsville Hospital*
    
    12:55 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  
    Closing Remarks, *Annie Long, Parkinson's Foundation, Carley Frensley, Local Resources*
 
  ##   Contact Us  

 Annie Long

 

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 gulfcoast@parkinson.org

 

 

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 770-450-0792

 

 

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 **COVID SAFETY:** We’re closely monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and following all local and state regulations for your health and safety. For the safety of the Parkinson’s community, we’re asking our participants to follow city and state guidelines regarding mask usage and social distancing safety protocols. Changes to the event date and location may be made, if necessary. Thank you for doing your part to help protect our community!

 

 The Parkinson's Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsor. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our [**Chapter Webpage**](/gulfcoast "Gulf Coast Chapter").

  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Dayton ](/events/2026/md-dayton) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 26, 2026Dayton, OH

 

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   Educational Events 

###  [ Progress & Possibilities Conference ](/events/2026/MNSPC) 

 Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson's Care team.

 September 26, 2026Virtual & Maple Grove, MN

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118750&view=RSVP) 

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   Fundraising Events 

###  [ 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon ](/events/2026/champions-berlin) 

 Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

 September 27, 2026Berlin, Germany, 

 

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