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.
Upcoming Events
2025 Utica Boilermaker Race Weekend
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing
In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body.
Exploring the Possibility of Disease-Modifying Therapies
Research aimed at exploring therapies that could possibly change the course of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is rapidly evolving.