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#  Navigating Advancing Needs 

 Florida Gulf Coast University  
 10501 FGCU Blvd S  
 Ft. Myers, FL 33965 

 

 February 11, 202410:00 am to 1:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=112249&view=RSVP) 

 

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### **Check-in and exhibitor tables open at 9:30 a.m. ET.**

We will address some of the challenges of advancing PD and explore strategies to prepare for the future, including how to evolve your care plans and treatments throughout progression so you can live your best life with PD now.

### Featured Speakers:

**George Dumenigo, LCSW**  
Clinical Social Worker/Community Outreach Coordinator  
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, University of Miami, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

**Alexandra Ingram, FNP- BC**  
Nurse Practitioner  
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, University of Miami, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

**Fitness Demonstration by:** YMCA of Collier County

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Jennifer De Gruccio

 

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 Florida@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (561) 206-3156

 

 

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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 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Buffalo ](/events/2026/md-buffalo) 

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

 September 19, 2026Williamsville, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7957&pg=entry) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/watertown) 

 This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

 September 23, 2026Watertown, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119190&view=RSVP) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/ellicott) 

 This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

 September 24, 2026Ellicott City, MD

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119389&view=RSVP) 

  

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