Educational Events

Building Your Parkinson’s Toolbox

Waukesha Expo Center
1000 Northview Rd
Waukesha, WI 53188
Virtual ( Zoom )
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm CDT
FREE
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Check-in starts at 11:30 am and the program starts at 12:30 pm. A complimentary boxed lunch will be provided.

Please join the Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter in partnership with the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Movement Disorders Team, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, for our Parkinson's Disease Symposium: Building Your Parkinson’s Toolbox. 

This educational program will offer practical information and strategies to support everyday health and well-being, for those affected by Parkinson’s. Attendees will hear from experts on topics including sleep and fatigue, preparing for medical appointments, fall prevention/home safety, nutrition, and self-care for care partners. Throughout the day, participants can also connect with local vendors and community resources that provide valuable information. Whether you are navigating Parkinson's yourself or caring for a loved one, this program offers tools, education, and encouragement.

Speakers:

Karen Blindauer, MD
Froedtert & MCW health network

Sheila Rane Eichenseer, MD, MS
Froedtert & MCW health network

Molly Sievers, DPT, NCS
Froedtert & MCW health network

Devri Lybeck, DPT
Froedtert & MCW health network

Katherin Kraiss, MS, RN, CD, CNSC
Froedtert & MCW health network

Charlene Thomas, RN 
Froedtert & MCW health network

Erika Stadter, RN
Froedtert & MCW health network

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

This program is a partnership with the Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter and the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Movement Disorders Team- a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence.

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Thank you to our Sponsors. 

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