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#  Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium. 

 Marriott University Park Salt Lake City  
 480 S Wakara Way  
 Salt Lake City, UT 84108 

 

 November 2, 20241:00 pm to 4:00 pm MDT

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=114989&view=RSVP) 

 

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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. Learn about how Parkinson's can impact thinking and mood.

**Speakers:**   
Laura Pesántez Pacheco, MD, University of Utah   
Patty Shang, PT, DPT, NCS, Intermountain Health

  ##   Contact Us  

 Courtney Hayden

 

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 Rockymountain@Parkinson.org

 

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

  Educational Events

###  [ Care Partner Conversations ](/events/2026/Sep2WW) 

 Led by care partners, these webinars will bring together spouses, partners, family members, and friends who provide care—or anyone interested in learning more about caregiving and Parkinson’s disease.

 September 2, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118349&view=RSVP) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Speech &amp; Swallowing ](/events/2026/providence) 

 Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing and communication problems in PD.

 September 3, 2026Providence, RI

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119329&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Move &amp; Mingle Las Vegas Speakeasy for a Cure ](/events/2026/Move-and-Mingle-LV) 

 Prepare for an evening of cocktails, period-inspired appetizers, music and connection as we continue the fight against PD.

 September 3, 2026Las Vegas, NV

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001QgN2JIAV/events/vevt:6fa0d055-4fa3-4065-bb99-1392d8217a27/home/story) 

  

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