## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Nutrition in Parkinson's Shalom Austin JCC 7300 Hart Ln Austin, TX 78731 Virtual ( Zoom ) September 30, 202212:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT Free [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=108929&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=109369&view=RSVP) ![Nutrition Banner Updated](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Nutrition-Banner-940x510_Update.png?itok=DN9u8z9J) A balanced diet is important for people with Parkinson's disease. Learn about foods that may help ease symptoms and support brain health in addition to understanding how some foods can affect the way Parkinson's medications work. This program will also address the latest information on the gut and brain connection with PD. **Attend in-person:** This program will be in-person at Shalom Austin JCC (Austin, TX). **Please Note:** If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, please do not attend this event in person. We will be emailing a recording of the program to all registrants one week after the event. **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! ### **Speakers** **Michael Kortschak, MCN, RDN, LD** Food Connection and Nutrition **Corinne Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP** Assistant Professor Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences, Moody College of Communication Neurology, Dell Medical School The University of Texas at Austin 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. **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 page](/southcentral "South Central Chapter").** ### Sponsor ![Avion Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/avion_logo.jpg?itok=hLc_Ew7Z) ## Contact Us Elizabeth Guerrero [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) eguerrero@parkinson.org ](mailto:eguerrero@parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) 830-253-0011 ](tel:830-253-0011) ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend ](/events/2026/champions-twin-cities) 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. October 2, 2026Twin Cities, MN [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7046&pg=entry) Educational Events ### [ From Research to Care - PD GENEration ](/events/2026/boston) This program provides an overview of current Parkinson's research and its impact on treatment and care. October 2, 2026Boston, MA [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119429&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Nashville ](/events/2026/md-nashville) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. October 3, 2026Nashville, TN [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7877&pg=entry) [View All](/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn