Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson’s Symposium
Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. CDT. (for in-person attendees)
Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.
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. Lunch will be served to those joining us in person.
Featured Speakers:
Marissa Dean, MD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ruth K Fredericks, MD
St. Dominic Neuroscience Center
Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
Seattle Integrative Medicine
Expert Panelists:
Gil & Gina Kim
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassadors
Bobbie McLaughlin
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador
Ashley Ricotta, OTL/R
Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Merry Claire Wardlaw, PT
Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Kelli Priest, SLP
Methodist Rehabilitation Center
For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
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Annie Long
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