Resources for Veterans Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Join us to learn more about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and what resources are available to veterans with PD. Together we will explore the causes, symptoms, treatment options and the importance of building a care team to address changing symptoms.
Featured Speaker:
Colin McLeod, MD
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University – a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
Expert Panelists:
Dana Smith, MS, OTR/L, LSVT BIG certified
CSRA Parkinson Support Group
Melissa Armstrong, OTR/L
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
Matthew W. Johnson
Georgia Veterans Law
Fitness Demo Provided By:
Tambra Wilkerson
Day One Fitness - A Parkinson's Foundation Community Grant Recipient
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Annie Long
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
Social Engagement - Everyday Safety at Home
This session offers practical tips to help you move with confidence and ease at home, especially if you live alone or manage most of your care.
2025 Peachtree Road Race
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.
Mindfulness Mondays - Awareness of Emotions
In this session, we will look at how to use mindfulness to tend our emotions and find the wisdom that lives in every feeling.