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   Educational Events 

#  Managing Changing Symptoms 

 The Riverdale Banquet Hall  
 2901 Watson Boulevard  
 Endwell, NY 13760 

 

 May 19, 20231:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110491&view=RSVP) 

 

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### Check-in starts at 12 p.m.

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 for managing them.

### Speakers

**Natalia Chunga, MD**  
Movement Disorders Fellow, Department of Neurology  
University of Rochester Medical Center  
Rochester, NY

**Karen Hirst, OTR/L**  
Director of Therapy Services  
Good Shepherd Communities

**Amy McIntosh, PT, DPT**  
Good Shepherd Communities

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Nancy Nealon

 

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 NNealon@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (585) 743-1266

 

 

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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

###  [ New Insights into Freezing and Fall Prevention in Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Sep16WW) 

 Learn new insights on how freezing and other movement and non-movement symptoms can contribute to falls and how to lessen the risk.

 September 16, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119609&view=RSVP) 

  Educational Events

###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Move to Improve ](/events/2026/Sep18FF) 

 Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month.

 September 18, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117629&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Buffalo ](/events/2026/md-buffalo) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 19, 2026Williamsville, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7957&pg=entry) 

  

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 ###  PD Library 

 Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library.

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