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
Mindfulness Mondays - Coming Home to the Body
In this session, we gently explore mindfulness as a way to come home to the body just as it is, without needing to fix or change anything.
Bridging Hospital Care Transitions from the Emergency Department to Outpatient
Featuring special guests: Nicholas Thalken, DO, Annie Brooks, MSW & Maggie Ivancic, MSW, LCSW and moderator, Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN.
Navigating the Emergency Room with Parkinson's
This program will provide practical tools and strategies to help you or your loved one communicate effectively with healthcare providers, ensure timely access to medications, and avoid common pitfalls in the emergency department.