Navigating Advancing Needs
In-person check-in, vendor visits, coffee and community time starts at 10 a.m.
Navigating Parkinson’s disease involves looking ahead, learning and adjusting as symptoms and needs change. This program addresses some of the challenges of advancing PD and explores 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.
Speakers
Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN
Rush University Medical Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Sarah Mitchell Chen, LCSW, APHSW-C
Rush University Medical Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
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.
Sponsor
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Jessica Bartsch
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