Parkinson's Foundation Healthy Living Expo KC
Join the Parkinson’s Foundation Healthy Living Expo on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in Leawood, Kansas! This free community event brings together people living with Parkinson’s, care partners and families, healthcare professionals and the broader aging community for a day of education, connection and access to local resources. Discover information and support to help individuals and families live well with Parkinson’s and thrive at every stage of life.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Time: 10 am to 3 pm—Drop in anytime. Stay for an hour or all day!
- Location: Church of the Resurrection—Building B, the Foundry Meeting Room | 5001 W 137th St | Leawood KS 66224
Parking: Parking is complimentary for program attendees. To access driving directions, please click here. A reminder email will be sent the week before the event with parking directions, logistics etc.
What You’ll Experience
- Explore a Resource Expo featuring 50+ community organizations, healthcare providers, and industry partners offering Parkinson’s and healthy-aging services, programs, products, and support.
- Hear from Parkinson’s experts during a live panel discussion and Q&A.
- Attend educational breakout sessions covering living well with Parkinson’s, healthy aging, dementia, caregiving, nutrition, health and wellness, and community resources.
To learn more about our expert speakers for the live Q&A as well as the breakout sessions, click HERE.
Schedule for the Day
10:00-11:00am: Check-in and Resource Expo in Foundry Hall + Tremble Clefs performance
11:00-11:30am: Breakout session #1 (upstairs breakout rooms)
11:30am-12:00pm: Break + movement break
12:00-12:30 pm: Breakout session # 2 (upstairs breakout rooms)
12:30-1:00pm: Break + movement break
1:00-2:00pm: Expert panel + Q&A in Foundry Hall
2:00-2:30pm: Break
2:30-3:00pm: Breakout session # 3 (upstairs breakout rooms) and Next Is Now: Innovating Parkinson's Treatment with CREXONT (Foundry Hall)
How to Attend
Join us in-person by registering at Parkinson.org/KC. This is a free event, but registration is required as complimentary lunch and snacks are provided throughout the day. Whether you are living with Parkinson's, caring for a loved one, a healthcare professional seeking local resources, or simply interested in learning more about Parkinson's and healthy aging, the Parkinson's Foundation Healthy Living Expo offers valuable information, practical tools, and meaningful connections to help individuals and families live well.
The Heartland Chapter thanks our Platinum Sponsor
and our breakout session sponsor
Contact us
Michelle Shepherd
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