## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium Forsyth Conference Center 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd Cumming, GA 30041 Virtual September 14, 202410:00 am to 2:00 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=112289&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=112290&view=RSVP) ![Georgia Chapter Symposium ](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Georgia%20Chapter%20Symposium%20graphic-940x510.png?itok=1l-w8hXg) ### Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. ET. Join the Parkinson's Foundation in person for the Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson's. ### **Expert Speakers** **Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP** Parkinson’s Speech Services and Wellstar Health System **Lenora Higginbotham, MD** Emory Brain Health Center **Brittney Hooker, PT, DPT & Amy Morse, PT, DPT** Synapse NeuroRehab + Wellness **Jorge Juncos, MD** Juncos Neuro Consulting **Joash Lazarus, MD** Atlanta Neuroscience Institute **Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH** Seattle Integrative Medicine **Tanya Morris, LMSW** Senior Services North Fulton **Kelley Napier, CELA** Georgia Estate & Elder Law **Jack Shen, MD** Wellstar Neurology **Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD** WellStar Neurosurgery **Angela Wang, MD** Kaiser Permanente ### **Fitness Demo Provided by** Center for Movement Challenges --- **For in-person attendees:** Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served. **For virtual attendees via Zoom:** The live stream starts at 10 a.m. --- 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. ## Agenda - ### Program Agenda | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | **Check-in & Resource Fair** | |---|---| | 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | **Welcome** Annie Long, Parkinson's Foundation | | 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. | **Expert Panel Discussion: Advances in Treatment** Moderated by: Tammyjo Best, LPN, Emory Brain Health Center Lenora Higginbotham, MD, Emory Brain Health Center Joash Lazarus, MD, Atlanta Neuroscience Institute Hilarie Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD, Wellstar Neurosurgery Angela Wang, MD, Kaiser Permanente | | 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | **Question & Answer Session** | | 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | **Fitness Break** Center for Movement Challenges | | 11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. | **Lifestyle Modification as a Therapeutic Strategy** Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH, Seattle Integrative Medicine | | 12:10 p.m. - 12:25 p.m. | **Lunch Break** | | 12:25 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. | **Research Spotlight: Vibro-tactile Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease** Jorge Juncos, Juncos Neuro Consulting | | 12:55 p.m. - 1:05 p.m. | **Question & Answer Session** | | 1:05 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | **Fall Prevention Workshop** Brittney Hooker, PT, DPT, Synapse NeuroRehab and Wellness, LLC | | 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | **Expert Panel Discussion: When Outside Help Is Needed** Moderated by: Tammyjo Best, LPN, Emory Brain Health Center Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP, Wellstar Kennestone Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Clinic Tanya Morris, LMSW, Senior Services North Fulton Kelley Napier, CELA, Georgia Estate & Elder Law Jack Shen, MD, Wellstar Neurology | | 2:00 p.m. | **Closing Remarks** | ## Contact Us Annie Long [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) Georgia@Parkinson.org ](mailto:Georgia@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (770) 450-0792 ]() *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 ### [ Florida Chapter Parkinson's Symposium ](/events/2026/florida-symposium-broward) This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead. August 28, 2026Fort Lauderdale, FL [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118809&view=RSVP) Educational Events ### [ Thinking & Memory Changes ](/events/2026/Livonia) Many people with Parkinson's disease experience thinking changes such as trouble focusing, multitasking, or finding the right words. Learn more about these changes as well as tips to help with daily tasks, treatment options and resources for emotional and social support. 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