Care Partner Summit - DFW
In-person check-in and resource fair starts at 9:00 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 Coppell, TX!
Speakers
Karen Brewer-Mixon, PhD
Professor in Applied Clinical Research
ACR PhD Program Director
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dr. Leti Cavazos, DSW, LCSW
Founder, CEO, Clinician
Cannenta Center for Healing and Empowerment, LLC
Care Partner Panelists
Karen Brewer-Mixon
Melinda Hermanns
Tremell Brown
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.
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