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#  Managing Changing Symptoms 

 LSU Health Shreveport, Center for Medical Education  
 1365 Jennings St  
 Shreveport, LA 71103 

 

 August 16, 202510:00 am to 12:30 pm CDT

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=115769&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Managing Changing Symptoms Banner Updated](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/ManagingSymptoms-Banner-940x510_Update.jpg?itok=fftYNNRs)  ### 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.

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### **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*

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**Stretch Break Provided by:**

**Julie Schwertfeger, PhD, DPT, MBA, CBIST**  
*Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, LSU Health Shreveport*

  ##   Contact Us  

 Taylor Kiernan

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

  Educational Events

###  [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Aug31MM) 

 Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

 August 31, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) 

  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 & 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) 

  

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