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   Educational Events 

#  Making the Most of Your Parkinson’s Care 

 Augusta Kroc Center  
 1833 Broad St  
 Augusta, GA 30904 

 

 November 5, 202510:00 am to 12:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117389&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Couple in kitchen](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Making%20the%20most%20image.png?itok=5ELoOoUR)  ### **Doors open at 9:30 a.m.**

Take charge of your Parkinson’s journey with practical tips to get the most out of every medical visit. This program will highlight simple, effective strategies to help you prepare for appointments, ask the right questions, track symptoms and medications, and build the care team that works best for you.

This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family members, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Lunch will be served.

### Expert Speakers:

**Julie Kurek, MD**  
Augusta University/Wellstar-MCG

**Lori Burkhead-Morgan, PhD, CCC-SLP**  
Augusta University/Wellstar-MCG

  ##  Agenda 

 

- ###   Program Agenda (EDT)   
    
     
    
    | **9:30 a.m.** | **Registration & Resource Fair** |
    |---|---|
    | **10:00 a.m.** | **Welcome** |
    | **10:15 a.m.** | **Optimizing Your Parkinson’s Care**    Julie Kurek, MD |
    | **10:45 a.m.** | **Question & Answer Session** |
    | **11:15 a.m.** | **Finding Support Throughout Your PD Journey**    Lori Burkhead-Morgan, PhD, CCC-SLP |
    | **11:45 a.m.** | **Question & Answer Session** |
    | **11:55 a.m.** | **Closing Remarks** |
 
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