Veterans and Parkinson's: Managing Anxiety, Depression, and Apathy
Check-in starts at 1:00 p.m. ET.
For veteran's living with Parkinson's disease, non-motor challenges are not always easy to discuss. With a focus on mood changes, including anxiety, depression and apathy this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones.
Expert Speakers:
- Megan Gomez, PhD, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
Expert Panelists from the Atlanta VA and Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation:
- Marian Evatt, MD
- Madeleine Hackney, PhD
- Joe Nocera, PhD
- Camille Vaughan, MD, MS
Veteran Living with Parkinson's Panelist:
- Jerry Feldman
- Mike Bowman
This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter in collaboration with:
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COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.
Upcoming Events
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June Georgia Chapter Ambassador Meeting
Join us for the monthly Georgia Chapter Ambassador Meeting!