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#  Florida Chapter Parkinson's Symposium 

 Lake Deaton United Methodist Church  
 6500 Wesleyan Way  
 Wildwood, FL 34785 

 

 October 22, 202610:00 am to 2:30 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118869&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![FL Chapter Parkinson's Symposium](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Florida.jpg?itok=X1MoNdSJ)  Living with Parkinson's can be challenging, but there are many things that you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.   
  
The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson's community.

### Expert Speakers

**Octavio Carranza-Renteria, MD**  
Jr. Movement Disorders Fellow  
University of Florida  
  
**Keaton Piper, MD**  
AdventHealth Medical Group  
Neurosurgery at Tampa  
  
**Victor Lameda Castro, MD**  
Neurology One  
  
**Deborah Swerdlow**  
Associate Vice President of Advocacy and State Policy,  
Parkinson's Foundation

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**Fitness Demonstration**: Lake Centre for Rehab - Cheryl Harris, PT

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**For in-person attendees**: Check-in and Resource Fair start at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served.

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

  ###  Local Sponsor 

  ![Acadia2025](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/ACAD_RM_RGB_FC_Pos.png?itok=BeZBXE9q)  

   ##   Contact Us  

 Jennifer De Gruccio

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Memphis ](/events/2026/md-memphis) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 12, 2026Memphis , TN

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR/MovingDayEvent/General?pg=entry&fr_id=7826) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Community Walk Colorado Springs ](/events/2026/mdcw-colorado-springs) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 12, 2026Colorado Springs, CO

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7696&pg=entry) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Community Walk - Walk Over Water ](/events/2026/mdcw-walk-over-water) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 13, 2026Poughkeepsie, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/TR?fr_id=8007&pg=entry) 

  

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