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#  Parkinson's Symposium 

 The Wellington Banquet &amp; Conference Center  
 9775 North by Northeast Boulevard (96th Street &amp; I-69)  
 Fishers, IN 46038 

 

 April 15, 20239:45 am to 1:30 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110711&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![raising hands in a conference](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/prsymposium-bloghero.png?itok=CX_LmLFt)  ### Check-in, Resource Fair and Breakfast start at 9 a.m.

Join the *Parkinson's Foundation* and *IU Health*, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, for their in-person, **Parkinson’s Symposium**. We will discuss important topics for living well with Parkinson's. Learn about local Parkinson's resources, Communication Challenges, Adaptive Aids, and much more.

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.

 - ###   Agenda (subject to change)   
    
    9 a.m. Check-in, Resource Fair and Breakfast
    
    9:45 a.m. **Welcome by IU Health and Parkinson's Foundation**
    
    10 a.m. **What's New in PD**
    
    10:30 a.m. **Q&amp;A Session**
    
    10:45 a.m. *Movement Break*
    
    10:55 a.m. **Communication Challenges in PD**
    
    11:55 a.m. **Q&amp;A Session**
    
    12:10 p.m. *Lunch and Resource Fair*
    
    12:40 p.m. **Adaptive Devices**
    
    1:10 p.m. Q&amp;A Session
    
    1:25 p.m. **Closing Remarks**
 
  ##   Contact Us  

 Jessica Bartsch

 

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 JBartsch@Parkinson.org

 

 

 ](mailto:JBartsch@Parkinson.org) 

 [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) 

 (312) 762-5706

 

 

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 *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 

  Educational Events

###  [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Sep14MM) 

 Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

 September 14, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ The PD Solo Network ](/events/2026/PDSolo-September15) 

 A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=110329&view=RSVP&_gl=1*kfc2j4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODA2Njk4ODIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNtSi1hZndsQU1WbjA1SEFSM0FXU2dpRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0tuYl9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*Mjg5MDQwOTU4LjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga*NzU5NzkwMzgyLjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*czE3ODMzNDk1NTgkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzgzMzUyMDgwJGoxMyRsMCRoMA..&_ga=2.210907285.1895919309.1783349558-759790382.1778511451&_gac=1.241896758.1780669882.EAIaIQobChMIycmJ-afwlAMVn05HAR3AWSgiEAAYASAAEgKnb_D_BwE) 

   Professional Education 

###  [ From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson's Disease Detection ](/events/2026/early-parkinsons-detection) 

 Learn how one researcher is leveraging insurance claim databases to improve screening and earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection#group-tabs-node-course-default1) 

  

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