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#  Social & Emotional Wellness 

 West Hartford Conference Center  
 50 S. Main Street  
 West Hartford, CT 06107 

 

 September 15, 202310:30 am to 12:30 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111795&view=RSVP) 

 

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### **Check-In begins at 10 a.m.**

Emotional and social health is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s disease. Many symptoms of Parkinson’s can affect emotional and social wellness. Learn how various clinical and creative therapies can support not only symptom management but the overall well-being of the person living with PD.

### Speaker

**Joy Antonelle de Marcaida, MD**  
*Medical Director*   
Hartford HealthCare  
Chase Family Movement Disorders Center

**Jennifer L. Ferrand, PsyD**  
Well-Being Director, Hartford Healthcare

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.

  ###  Sponsor 

  ![Supernus](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/SUPN%20Color%20JPG.jpg?itok=IgNgss3b)  

   ##   Contact Us  

 Derek Russell

 

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 DRussell@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (646) 491-8925

 

 

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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 

###  [ Managing Changing Symptoms ](/events/2026/suffolk) 

 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 to manage them.

 October 16, 2026Commack, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119349&view=RSVP) 

  Educational Events

###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Punch Out Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Oct16FF) 

 Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month.

 October 16, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117629&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day DFW ](/events/2026/md-dfw) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 17, 2026Coppell, TX

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7906&pg=entry) 

  

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 ###  PD Health @ Home 

 Join us for new, weekly virtual wellness programs! Take part in one or all of our events that cover: mindfulness, interviews with experts and guided exercise.

 [VIEW EVENTS](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth) 

 

 

 

 

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