## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Navigating Advancing Needs Dryden Veteran’s Memorial Home 2272 Dryden Road Dryden, NY 13053 March 26, 202511:00 am to 2:30 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=115429&view=RSVP) ![PF_Home_Bedroom_0150-3.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/PF_Home_Bedroom_0150-3_1.jpg?itok=zMmckFOr) Navigating Parkinson’s disease involves looking ahead, learning and adjusting as symptoms and needs change. This program addresses some of the challenges of advancing PD and explores strategies to prepare for the future, including how to evolve your care plans and treatments throughout progression so you can live your best life with PD now. ## Speakers **Nami Shah, MD** Department of Neurology, Movement Disorders University of Rochester **Megan Hotchkiss, PT, DPT** Director of Clinical Education/Associate Professor Ithaca College - ### Agenda (Eastern Time) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Check-in, Resource Fair, Lunch | |---|---| | 12:00 p.m. | Welcome | | 12:15 p.m. | Presentation by Nami Shah, MD | | 1:15 p.m. | Movement Demonstration | | 1:35 p.m. | Presentation by Megan Hotchkiss, PT, DPT | | 2:15 p.m. | Q&A with our speakers | | 2:30 p.m. | Program Ends | ## Contact Us Nancy Nealon [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) NNealon@Parkinson.org ](mailto:NNealon@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (585) 743-1266 ]() ### Gold Sponsor [ ![More to Parkinson's](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Acadia%20logo%20Spring%202025.png?itok=YUFhL6X5) ](https://www.moretoparkinsons.com/personal-stories?utm_source=AdvocacyEmails_Logo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=acadia_fieldAdvocacy) ## 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) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### PD Health @ Home Join us for new, weekly virtual wellness programs! Take part in one or all of our events that cover: mindfulness, interviews with experts and guided exercise. [VIEW EVENTS](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn