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#  Care Partner Summit - Atlanta 

 The Atlanta Speech School  
 3160 Northside Pkwy NW  
 Atlanta, GA 30327 

 

 November 4, 202310:00 am to 1:30 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111451&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![2023 Care Partner Summit Banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/CPS-Banner-updated.jpg?itok=BHYzOBED)  ### In-person check-in starts at 9:30 a.m.

The Care Partner Summit brings care partners together to provide resources to make life better for themselves and their loved one with Parkinson’s disease. This year’s Summit will focus on how to communicate through difficult topics and find supportive connections. Join us in person in Atlanta, GA!

### **Speakers and Panelists**

**Tammyjo Best, LPN**  
*Emory Brain Health Center*

**Sandy Bramlett, M.Ed.**  
*Certified Ageless Grace Brain Health Trainer/Educator*

**Russell Brown, LCSW**  
*Emory Brain Health Center*

**Menandie du Plessis, MHS, OTR/L**  
*Emory Brain Health Center*

**Gwenyth Johnson, MS, RD, LD**  
*Vivid HealthStyle LLC*

**Randi Jones, PhD**

**Brittany Hooker, DPT**  
*Synapse NeuroRehab and Wellness*

**Cindy Nelson, JD**  
*Nelson Elder Law, LLC*

**Rachel Scarboro, OTD, OTR/L**  
*Georgia Tech Tools for Life*

**Jack Shen, MD**  
*Wellstar Neurology*

**Ashley Varner, PhD, LCSW**  
*Emory Healthcare, Cognitive Neurology Program*

**Care Partner Panelists: Susan Brown &amp; Marie Head**

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.*

 

 

  ##   Contact Us  

 Annie Long

 

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 Georgia@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (770) 450-0792

 

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/watertown) 

 This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

 September 23, 2026Watertown, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119190&view=RSVP) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/ellicott) 

 This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

 September 24, 2026Ellicott City, MD

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119389&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Flamin’ Ohs - The Parkinson’s Foundation MN Fundraiser ](/events/2026/FlaminOhs) 

 Flamin’ Oh's and Annie and the Bang Bang return to The Hook &amp; Ladder for a night supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation.

 September 25, 2026Minneapolis, MN

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://thehookmpls.com/shows/the-parkinson-s-foundation-mn-fundraiser-september-25-2026-711808/) 

  

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 ###  Resources for Care Partners 

 Parkinson’s disease progresses over time — so does your role as a care partner. Explore all stages of the care partner journey and practical tips that can help along the way.

 [Learn More](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners) 

 

 

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