Resources for Veterans with Parkinson’s

More than 110,000 veterans with Parkinson’s disease (PD) receive care through the U.S. Department of Affairs (VA).  Many U.S. military veterans with Parkinson’s have access to specialized medical care and financial assistance through the VA. We will explore the resources and support services that Veterans have access to through the VA and the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Speakers

Gretchen Glenn, LCSW
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
Philadelphia Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center
Social Worker / Associate Director of Education

Christina Ketron, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Neurology Services, Nurse Practitioner
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center

Mr. Welma James Jackson Jr, MA
Capitol Area Regional Manager
Accreditations, OJT and Department Service Officer (VFW)
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Shawn Katalinas MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
OT Clinical Care Coordinator for Education (CCCE)
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.