Educational Events

Thinking & Memory Changes

Laurel Manor
39000 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
10:00 am to 2:10 pm EST
FREE
Thinking & Memory

Check-in and Resource Fair opens at 9:30am. Program beings at 10am. 

Many people with Parkinson's disease experience thinking changes such as trouble focusing, multitasking, or finding the right words. These changes, along with memory loss, can be frustrating for both the person with Parkinson's and those close to them. Learn more about these changes as well as tips to help with daily tasks, treatment options and resources for emotional and social support.

Speakers

Praveen Dayalu, MD
University of Michigan Health, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Karen Kluin, MS, CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology), BC-ANCDS (Board Certified in Neurologic Communication Disorders)
Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathology 
Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
University of Michigan Medical School

Erin Cecchi, LMSW
Movement Disorders Program
University of Michigan Health, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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 hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation Great Lakes Chapter in partnership with University of Michigan Health.

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