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#  Parkinson’s Disease Patient and Family Symposium 2022 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 October 8, 202210:00 am to 12:30 pm CDT

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=109289&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Speaker at a podium during a Parkinson's Foundation event](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/symposium-banner.jpg?itok=0IMbuSZl)  Parkinson's Foundation and Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center present: **Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium.**

This program will feature experts talking about the advances in Parkinson’s research, the therapies and nutritional requirements of PD, along with the psychological aspects of PD, providing interventions for one’s mental health and overall well-being. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.

### Speakers

**Danny Bega, MD**

**Laurie Mischley, ND**

**Tanya Simuni, MD**

**Erin Cecchi, LCSW**

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

 

- ###   Agenda   
    
    10 a.m. - **Welcome / Opening Remarks**  
    Danny Bega, MD & Parkinson's Foundation
    
    10:10 a.m. - **Key Note: Natural Therapies and Nutritional Requirements for PD**  
    Lauri Mischley, MD
    
    10:40 a.m. - **Therapeutic Pipeline and Research Update**  
    Tanya Simuni, MD
    
    11:10 a.m. - Break
    
    11:20 a.m. - **Psychological Aspects of Parkinson's Disease**  
    Danny Bega, MD & Erin Cecchi, LCSW
    
    12 p.m. - **MD and Clinician Q&A Panel**
    
    12:30 p.m. - **Adjourn**
 
 This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

 

  ##   Contact Us  

 Jessica Bartsch

 

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 jbartsch@parkinson.org

 

 

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  *A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence*

*Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center provides innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients and families affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The Center's care team works to promote health, education and support for patients. It also supports caregivers, family members, healthcare providers and the community. We continually strive to meet the needs of the Parkinson's community in a variety of ways. In doing this, we have adapted our annual symposium to a virtual setting for the safety and accessibility of the larger Parkinson's community.*

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   ##  Upcoming Events 

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###  [ Managing Changing Symptoms ](/events/2026/suffolk) 

 After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson's disease may become more challenging. Learn how Parkinson's symptoms may change over time and new strategies available to manage them.

 October 16, 2026Commack, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119349&view=RSVP) 

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###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Punch Out Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Oct16FF) 

 Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month.

 October 16, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117629&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day DFW ](/events/2026/md-dfw) 

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

 October 17, 2026Coppell, TX

 

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