Managing Changing Symptoms
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®.
Contact Us
Annie Long
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.
Upcoming Events
Spotlight on Parkinson's for Senior Living Communities and Home Care Agencies
Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care is a program designed to educate and prepare care staff to provide optimal care for people with Parkinson’s disease living in care communities.
Managing Changing Symptoms
Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and new strategies available for managing them.
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