## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Veterans and Parkinson's Sonesta Columbus Downtown 33 E Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, OH 43215 April 28, 20232:00 pm to 3:30 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110216&view=RSVP) ![Photo of people in uniform saluting the American flag](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/veteransevent.jpeg?itok=Z6ktDZxY) ### Check-in starts at 1:30 p.m. The VA estimates that 110,000 veterans have Parkinson’s disease. For some veterans, developing PD can be associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service and they are also more likely to receive later diagnoses and deal with more complicated mental health challenges. Join us as we learn more about the latest treatment advances and explore the resources and support services that veterans have access to through the VA and the Parkinson’s Foundation. ### Speakers **Reversa Joseph, MS, MD** Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center Adjunct Asst. Professor, Department of Neurology The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center **Taylor Jacklin** Whole Health Program Manager Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center **Amanda Ripke, MSW** Social Worker Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center 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. *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.* ### Gold Sponsor ![Supernus Pharmaceuticals logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/supernuspharmaceuticals_logo.jpg?itok=luj-zCPH) ### Silver Sponsor ![Abbott logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/abbott-logo.png?itok=ZKEQQNTF) ![Amneal](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Amneal-black-logo-2026.png?itok=bIeNvQCX) ## Contact Us Laura Summers [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) LSummers@Parkinson.org ](mailto:LSummers@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (440) 568-0093 ]() ## Upcoming Events Educational Events ### [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Aug31MM) Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week. August 31, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) Educational Events ### [ Care Partner Conversations ](/events/2026/Sep2WW) Led by care partners, these webinars will bring together spouses, partners, family members, and friends who provide care—or anyone interested in learning more about caregiving and Parkinson’s disease. September 2, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118349&view=RSVP) Educational Events ### [ Speech & Swallowing ](/events/2026/providence) Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing and communication problems in PD. September 3, 2026Providence, RI [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119329&view=RSVP) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Resources for Veterans The Parkinson’s Foundation has free, available resources for veterans with Parkinson’s and those who love them. [Learn More](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/veterans) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn