Managing Changing Symptoms
Check-in & Exhibitor Booths Open at 9:30 a.m. CDT
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. Get your Parkinson's questions answered by a movement disorder specialist and a panel of Parkinson's experts.
Featured Speakers and Panelists:
Brian Copeland, MD
LSU Health - New Orleans
Ruth Fredericks, MD
St. Dominic Neuroscience Center
Bobby Graham, MD
St. Dominic Hospital
Kelly Priest, MCD, CCC-SLP
Methodist Rehab
Dianne Platt, RN
Rhonda Fetcko, PT
Elite Physical Therapy
Don Waller, MS, LPC
Summit Counseling
Lunch will be served.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.
Contact us
Annie Long
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
Ski for Science
Ski for Science is an alpine ski event for all ages, featuring live music, a mountain scavenger hunt, barbecue lunch, raffle prizes, and a silent auction—all in support of Parkinson’s research.
Mindfulness Mondays - Building the Foundations
This session focuses on practical ways to weave mindfulness into your daily routine—whether through breath, gentle movement, or stillness—helping you create a sustainable foundation of calm, clarity, and self-support.
Expert Briefing: Inside the Science: Parkinson's Research Today
This Expert Briefing will highlight how our understanding of Parkinson’s has evolved and why researchers are optimistic about future breakthroughs.