## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Nutrition in Parkinson's Sea Palms Resort 515 N. Windward Drive St. Simons Island, GA 31522 March 24, 202310:00 am to 1:00 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=109749&view=RSVP) ![Nutrition Banner Updated](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Nutrition-Banner-940x510_Update.png?itok=DN9u8z9J) A balanced diet is important for people with Parkinson's disease. Learn about foods that may help ease symptoms and support brain health in addition to understanding how some foods can affect the way Parkinson's medications work. The program will also address the latest information on the gut and brain connection with PD. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. ### Speakers **Matt Beke, MS, RDN, LDN** Clinical Dietician at Fixel Center for Neurological Diseases at UF Health **Christine Cooper, MD** Movement Disorder Specialist at MUSC Health ### Expert Panelists **Romaine Hanson, MS, RD** Clinical Dietician at Southeast Georgia Health System **Royce Laidler, M.A., CCC/SLP** Speech Pathologist at Southeast Georgia Health System --- ### Hotel Information Need a hotel in St. Simons Island? We have a discounted room block available at the Sea Palms Resort. To complete your reservation, **[please click here](https://bookings.travelclick.com/112168?identifier=52SPC22&RatePlanId=6284805#/guestsandrooms)**. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. ## Contact us Annie Long [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) Georgia@Parkinson.org ](mailto:Georgia@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) 770-450-0792 ](tel:770-450-0792) *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 Professional Education ### [ October Georgia Chapter Ambassador Meeting ](/events/2026/georgiaambassador) Join us for the monthly Georgia Chapter Ambassador Meeting! October 29, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119889&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Miami ](/events/2026/md-miami) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. October 31, 2026Miami, FL [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7898&pg=entry) Educational Events ### [ Mindfulness Mondays - Compassion in Action ](/events/2026/Nov2MM) This session explores how mindfulness can expand our capacity for self-compassion and deepen empathy for others walking the Parkinson’s path. November 2, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn