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#  28th Annual Vanderbilt Parkinson's Educational Symposium 

 Southwestern Conference Center  
 2451 Atrium Way  
 Nashville, TN 37214 

 

 November 7, 20269:30 am to 2:00 pm CDT

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118951&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![crowd of people with their arms raised at Ochsner’s 18th Annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Final%20Draft%20%282%29_0.png?itok=hP1TXgc1)  Please join the Vanderbilt Medical Center and Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence team for the 28th Annual Vanderbilt Parkinson’s Educational Symposium.

### Agenda

**9:30 a.m.** Doors Open

**10:10 a.m.** Welcome and Introductions  
*Dr. Britt Stone*

**10:20 a.m.** Understanding the Role of a PA  
*Dr. Erin Brown*

**10:50 a.m.** Managing Non-Motor Symptoms of PD  
*Dr. Amanda Currie*

**11:20 a.m.** Lunch Break / Resource Networking

**11:50 a.m.** Sleep Management  
*Dr. Kishan Tarpara*

**12:20 p.m.** Community Partnership and Caregiver Resources  
*Dr. Tom Davis*

**1:20 p.m.** Question and Answer Panel

**1:50 p.m.** Closing Remarks

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 *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.*

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  ###  Sponsor 

  ![Acadia 2025 logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/ACAD_RM_RGB_FC_Pos.png?itok=BeZBXE9q)  

   ##   Contact Us  

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/watertown) 

 This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

 September 23, 2026Watertown, NY

 

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   Educational Events 

###  [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/ellicott) 

 This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

 September 24, 2026Ellicott City, MD

 

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   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Flamin’ Ohs - The Parkinson’s Foundation MN Fundraiser ](/events/2026/FlaminOhs) 

 Flamin’ Oh's and Annie and the Bang Bang return to The Hook & Ladder for a night supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation.

 September 25, 2026Minneapolis, MN

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://thehookmpls.com/shows/the-parkinson-s-foundation-mn-fundraiser-september-25-2026-711808/) 

  

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