Managing Changing Symptoms
Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m.
The program will be held from 10a.m. - 12:30 p.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.
This program is free. Lunch will be served.
Expert Speakers
Karuna Dewan, MD, FACS
LSU Health Shreveport, Ark-LA-Tex Center for Voice, Airway and Swallowing
Sarah Quintana, MS, L-SLP, CCC-SLP
LSU Health Shreveport, Ark-LA-Tex Center for Voice, Airway and Swallowing
Wendy Taylor, AGPC-CNP
WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic
Jamie Toms, MD
LSU Health Shreveport, Department of Neurosurgery
Stretch Break Provided by:
Julie Schwertfeger, PhD, DPT, MBA, CBIST
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, LSU Health Shreveport
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Taylor Kiernan
Upcoming Events
Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium
Living with Parkinson's can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life.
Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium.
This program highlights the importance of identifying your care team early, engaging with them regularly, and understanding how each professional contributes essential insights, resources, and strategies for maintaining a sense of control, independence, identity and lifestyle.
Mindfulness Mondays - Restful Nights Through Mindfulness
Through guided breathwork and visualization, you will be encouraged to step into the present by releasing thoughtful roadblocks and opening your mind to new opportunities and experiences that can assist in managing Parkinson’s disease.