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#  Navigating Advancing Needs 

 Brookfield Conference Center  
 325 South Moorland Road  
 Brookfield, WI 53005 

 

 March 1, 202410:00 am to 1:00 pm CDT

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=112499&view=RSVP) 

 

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### In-person check in starts at 10 a.m.; Program starts 10:45 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, such as how to evolve your care plans, treatments throughout progression, aging in place, and home safety - so you can live your best life with PD now.

### Speakers

**Karen A. Blindauer, MD**  
Froedtert &amp; the Medical College of Wisconsin Neuroscience Institute, a Parkinson Foundation Comprehensive Care Center

**Megan Swanson, PT, DPT**  
Froedtert Rehabilitation Services  
Outpatient Neuro Clinic

This program is free and is open to individuals with Parkinson’s, their loved ones, and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as in-person seating is limited.

 - ###   Agenda (Central Time)   
    
    10 a.m. In-person check-in, Vendor Visits
    
    10:45 a.m. **Welcome from Parkinson's Foundation**
    
    10:55 a.m. **Dr. Karen Blindauer's Presentation**
    
    11:45 a.m. *Lunch Break, Visit Vendors*
    
    12 p.m. **Second Presentation**
    
    12:30 p.m. **Q&amp;A with Speakers**
    
    1 p.m. **Closing Remarks**
 
  ##   Contact Us  

 Jessica Bartsch

 

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 JBartsch@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (312) 762-5706

 

 

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 *The Parkinson's Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsors. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our [Chapter Webpage](https://www.parkinson.org/midwest/local-partners#local-partners).*

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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 

###  [ Flamin’ Ohs - The Parkinson’s Foundation MN Fundraiser ](/events/2026/FlaminOhs) 

 Flamin’ Oh's and Annie and the Bang Bang return to The Hook &amp; Ladder for a night supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation.

 September 25, 2026Minneapolis, MN

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://thehookmpls.com/shows/the-parkinson-s-foundation-mn-fundraiser-september-25-2026-711808/) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Dayton ](/events/2026/md-dayton) 

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

 September 26, 2026Dayton, OH

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=7807) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Progress &amp; Possibilities Conference ](/events/2026/MNSPC) 

 Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson's Care team.

 September 26, 2026Virtual &amp; Maple Grove, MN

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118750&view=RSVP) 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118749&view=RSVP) 

  

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 ###  PD Library 

 Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library.

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