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   Educational Events 

#  Managing Changing Symptoms 

 Courtyard Mankato Hotel & Event Center  
 901 Raintree Rd  
 Mankato, MN 56001 

 

 November 7, 20241:00 pm to 3:30 pm CDT

 

 Free 

 

 

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##### Check-in and lunch begins at noon. The program begins at 1:00 p.m.

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 for managing them.

**Speakers:**

**Joan Hlas**  
Manager of Struthers Parkinson's Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

**Deb Mattson, MPT CCCE/CI**  
River's Edge Hospital

**Jen Wunderlich, MS, ACSM-EP**  
VINE Faith in Action

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

 - ###   Agenda (Central Time)   
    
    12:00 p.m. In-person check-in, Vendor Visits and Lunch
    
    1:00 p.m. **Welcome from Parkinson's Foundation**
    
    1:15 p.m. **Motor Symptoms with Deb Mattson, MPT, CCCE/CI**
    
    1:45 p.m. *Break*
    
    2:00 p.m. **Importance of Care Team and Support Systems with Joan Hlas**
    
    2:45 p.m. **Movement with Jen Wunderlick, MS, ACSM-EP**
    
    3:15 p.m. **Closing Remarks**
 
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   ##   Contact Us  

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  ##  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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 ###  Order a Parkinson’s Hospital Safety Guide 

 The Hospital Safety Guide is a resource for people with Parkinson's and their care partners filled with useful tools and information to prepare for and navigate a hospital stay.

 [ORDER NOW](/resources-support/pd-library/order-publications) 

 [LEARN MORE](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide) 

 

 

 

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