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#  Resources for Veterans Living with Parkinson’s Disease 

 Savannah Rapids Pavilion   
 3300 Evans to Locks Rd  
 Martinez, GA 30907 

 

 August 11, 202310:00 am to 12:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111729&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Photo of people in uniform saluting the American flag](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/veteransevent.jpeg?itok=Z6ktDZxY)  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*

  ##   Contact Us  

 Annie Long

 

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 Georgia@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (770) 450-0792

 

 

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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 

   Educational Events 

###  [ 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) 

  Educational Events

###  [ 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

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7906&pg=entry) 

  

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