Managing Changing Symptoms
Check-in, Lunch and Resource Fair start at 12 p.m.
The program will be held from 1-3 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
Jill Farmer, DO, MPH
Director, Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Program
Global Neurosciences Institute
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Drexel College of Medicine
Alyson Chananie, MS, CCC-SLP
Clinical Consultant/Speech-Language Pathologist HMH-JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Edison, NJ
Jennifer D. Lazaro, PT, DPT
Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Clinical Specialist PT, Outpatient Rehabilitation Department
Program Coordinator, Candidate Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program HMH- JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Edison, NJ
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
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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