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Educational Events

Managing Changing Symptoms: Adaptive Tips & Tools

Creative Church
1293 Plantation Dr.
Hardeeville, SC 29927

September 30, 2023

10:00 am to 1:30 pm EST

FREE

Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. ET.

A collaboration of Encompass Health and the Parkinson's Foundation

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.

Together we will hear from Parkinson's experts as they offer adaptive tips and tools for home-based activities like dressing, eating, bathing, and maintaining our independence at all stages of Parkinson's disease.

Speakers & Expert Panelists:

Jill Trumble, MD
St. Joseph's/Candler

Andrew Ameri, MD
Medical University of South Carolinas (MUSC)

Katlyn Scarpinella, DPT
Horizon Rehab

Ellen Glazer, SLP
Encompass Health

Courtney Conner, MS, RDN, LD
Encompass Health

Fitness Demo:

Gloria Moss

Rock Steady Boxing Hilton Head

Sponsor

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.