Annual Progress & Possibilities Symposium
This year’s conference theme is “Addressing the Bottom of the Iceberg: Focus on Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s” and will feature a number of speakers from the nationally recognized Struthers Parkinson’s Center teams from Golden Valley and St Paul.
Upon registering, you will receive a Zoom link to participate. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Speakers
Strategies for Coping with Sleep Challenges:
- Elliot Johnson, MD
- Lori McManus, OTRL
- Lacey Severson, LICSW
Understanding & Adjusting to Cognitive Changes:
- Kate Wyman-Chick, PsyD, LP
- Melissa Pellinen, MA, CCC-SLP
Creating Joy & Optimism to Address Mood:
- Meghan Krause, Health Partners WellBeing Program
Presented by the Parkinson's Foundation and Struthers Parkinson’s Center
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This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
The Parkinson's Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsors. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our Chapter Webpage.
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