## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) 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** | ## Contact Us Stacey Faber [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) Georgia@Parkinson.org ](mailto:Georgia@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (770) 450-0792 ]() ### Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: ![Wellstar AU](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Wellstar%20AU.png?itok=QTk0PEn0) ## Upcoming Events 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) 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 & 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/) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn