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Educational Events

Managing Changing Symptoms

Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117

September 19, 2025

10:00 am to 2:30 pm EST

FREE

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Check-in & Resource Fair* begins at 10 a.m. and the program starts at 11:00 a.m.

After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson’s disease may become more challenging. Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and new strategies available for managing them.

*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

Speakers

Benjamin Dorfman, MD
Hartford Healthcare Medical Center- Chase Family Movement Disorders

Amanda Horn, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Work Lead Movement Disorders
Parkinson’s Foundation Center Coordinator
Hartford Healthcare, Chase Family Movement Disorders Center

On-site parking is available. Lunch will be served.