Educational Events

Parkinson's 101: What You and Your Family Should Know

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
FREE

 

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Check-in starts at 2:00 p.m. ET.

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms and available treatments. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD.

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 Georgia Chapter in partnership with Senior Medicare Patrol.

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Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium

Virtual ( Youtube Live Stream )
9:00 am to 12:30 pm EST
FREE
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Check-in & the Resource Fair (for in-person attendees) begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT 

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things 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.

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

Expert Panelists:

Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Nathan DeTurk, MD
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Courtney Conner, RD
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton

Ellen Glazer, SLP
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton

Renee Bannon, RN, BSN
Encompass Health

Robert Scutta, CSA
Scutta Advocacy Group

Rhonda Hiott
Lowcountry Council of Governments

People with Parkinson's & Care Partner Panelists:

Jay & Marilyn Phillips

Ron Stokes

Scott Rider

Pete & Mary Anne Oliver

Movement Break Provided By:

Rock Steady Boxing Hilton Head
Carter Barrett, RipTide MMA


Participation Options:

Join us in-person at our main symposium location - Creative Church in Hardeeville, SC: Check-in and the Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following the program. 

Join us in-person at an Encompass Viewing Party: If you cannot join us in person in Hardeeville, we encourage you to attend an Encompass Viewing Party (locations outlined below). At a Viewing Party, you can participate in a Resource Fair, watch the livestream, and enjoy refreshments with other members of your local Parkinson's community.

Encompass Viewing Party Locations:

  • Greenville
  • Little River

To register for a viewing party, click on the "Register for Virtual" button above and specify which location you will be joining. 

Join us online: If you cannot participate in our in-person Symposium or a Viewing Party, you can join us online from home!


This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Carolinas Chapter in partnership with Encompass Health.

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Program Agenda

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2026 Peachtree Road Race

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

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Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson’s Symposium

Virtual ( Zoom )
10:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT
FREE
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Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. CDT. (for in-person attendees)

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things 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.

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. Lunch will be served to those joining us in person.

Featured Speakers:

Marissa Dean, MD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Ruth K Fredericks, MD
St. Dominic Neuroscience Center

Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
Seattle Integrative Medicine

Expert Panelists:

Gil & Gina Kim
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassadors

Bobbie McLaughlin
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador

Ashley Ricotta, OTL/R
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Merry Claire Wardlaw, PT
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Kelli Priest, SLP
Methodist Rehabilitation Center


For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9:00 a.m. CDT.

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

2026 Peachtree Road Race

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Atlanta, GA
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Tennessee Parkinson's Symposium

10:00 am to 1:30 pm EST
FREE
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Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation and Erlanger for the Tennessee Parkinson's Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson's. 

Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.

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

Featured Presenters:

Ellen Valadez, MD
Erlanger Neurology 

Cherry Yu, MD
Vanderbilt Neurology

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Movement Breaks Provided By:

Rock Steady Boxing Chattanooga

YMCA of Chattanooga


A collaboration with Erlanger and the Parkinson's Foundation Tennessee & Kentucky Chapter

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Thank You to Our Program Sponsor:

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COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

2026 Peachtree Road Race

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Atlanta, GA
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Cambios de comportamiento y la enfermedad de Parkinson

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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EP Salud en Casa: Miércoles de Bienestar 
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Exploraremos la evolución de la enfermedad de Parkinson y su impacto en el estado de ánimo, la personalidad y el comportamiento. Descubriremos cómo los cambios asociados a esta enfermedad pueden influir en aspectos fundamentales de la vida cotidiana y discutiremos estrategias para abordar estos desafíos.

Únete a nosotros para obtener información valiosa sobre cómo controlar y comprender mejor los cambios en el comportamiento en la enfermedad de Parkinson.

Presentadora

Lilian Salinas, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology
Columbia University Medical Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
The Neurological Institute of New York

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.


Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa-PD Health @ Home" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

EP Salud En Casa es presentado por Light of Day Foundation, cuya generosidad ha hecho posible esta programación.

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Great Lakes Chapter Parkinson's Symposium

Virtual ( Zoom )
11:00 am to 3:00 pm EST
FREE
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In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m.

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation, in-person or online, for the Great Lakes Parkinson’s Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s.

Speakers

David A. Hinkle, MD, PhD, ABPN
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

Reversa Joseph, MS, MD
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center

Amy Larocca, MA, CCC-SLP
Polaris Speech


For in-person attendees: In-person check-in starts at 10 a.m.

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 11 a.m.


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.


Registered program attendees are welcome to come early or stay after the program to tour the Pro-Football Hall of Fame at no cost.

Sponsors

Kyowa Kirin
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Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

2026 Peachtree Road Race

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Atlanta, GA
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Explorando la seguridad en el hogar y las modificaciones en casa

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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EP Salud en Casa: Miércoles de Bienestar 

Explorando la seguridad en el hogar y las modificaciones para envejecer en casa
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La enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) puede impactar en la habilidad de vivir solo y de manera independiente en el propio hogar. Adaptar su hogar para crear un entorno más seguro puede reducir el riesgo de lesiones relacionadas con la EP y permitirle “envejecer en su lugar” de manera exitosa.

Durante este webinar, destacamos la seguridad en el hogar, así como algunas modificaciones prácticas adaptadas a la EP que puede realizar en el hogar para conservar su seguridad e independencia.

Presentadora

Claudia Kerzner, CAPS
Gerente de desarrollo de negocios Senior Proof
www.seniorproof.com

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.


Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa-PD Health @ Home" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

EP Salud En Casa es presentado por Light of Day Foundation, cuya generosidad ha hecho posible esta programación.

Light of Day
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Síntomas comunes, pero poco conocidos, en la enfermedad de EP avanzada

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
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EP Salud en Casa: Miércoles de Bienestar 
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La enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) afecta a cada individuo de diferente manera. Es difícil predecir con exactitud la progresión de la enfermedad de Parkinson.  Conforme la enfermedad avanza, los pacientes pueden desarrollar síntomas nuevos que son importantes de reconocer.  

Durante este webinar, exploraremos síntomas importantes de esta enfermedad, cómo reconocerlos y cómo tratarlos.

Presentadora

Dra. Maria Moro De Casillas
Neuróloga
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

¿En busca de algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa- PD Health @ Home en YouTube.


Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa-PD Health @ Home" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

EP Salud En Casa es presentado por Light of Day Foundation, cuya generosidad ha hecho posible esta programación.

Light of Day
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Unidos: Aprendamos sobre el Parkinson y la Investigación

Virtual ( Zoom )
10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
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La Parkinson’s Foundation le invita a este evento educacional para aprender sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson, la salud mental, nutrición, y estudios genéticos. Este evento tiene la meta de informar y ayudar a la comunidad Hispana a vivir mejor con Parkinson.

Esta es una gran oportunidad para conocer más sobre un estudio de la genética del Parkinson y aprender porqué es importante la participación de Hispanos en la investigación.

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Este evento educacional es gratuito y abierto para la comunidad, invitamos especialmente a las personas con Parkinson y sus familiares, amigos, personas de apoyo y promotores de Salud.


Para los asistentes presenciales: Registro y desayuno continental a las 9:00 a.m.

Para los asistentes virtuales, a través de Zoom: La transmisión en directo será de 10:00 a.m. a 12 p.m. hora del Este.

SEGURIDAD COVID: La salud y seguridad de nuestros participantes, patrocinadores, voluntarios y personal son nuestra máxima prioridad. Seguimos pendientes de las recomendaciones de los CDC y nos apegaremos a los lineamientos estatales y locales en vigor el día del evento referentes a COVID. Se harán ajustes, de ser necesario.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

2026 Peachtree Road Race

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Atlanta, GA
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Hacia Adelante: Navegando el Mar del Parkinson

10:00 am to 1:30 pm CDT
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El registro y la feria de recursos comienzan a las 10:00 a.m. y el programa dará inicio a las 10:45 a.m.

Entender la complejidad de los síntomas y tratamientos de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) es importante tanto para la persona con Parkinson como para su familia y sus aliados de cuidado. En compañía de su comunidad, aprenda cómo pueden cambiar los síntomas del Parkinson con el tiempo,  las diversas estrategias que existen para el control de los síntomas, la importancia del ejercicio y de crear su equipo de atención y las formas en que puede conectarse con los recursos y otros sistemas de apoyo.

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Presentadoras

Paulina Gonzalez Latapi, MD
Northwestern University Movement Disorders Center, A Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence

Talia Shapiro, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Este programa es gratuito y está disponible para cualquier persona interesada, incluyendo a las personas con Parkinson y sus familiares, amigos, aliados de cuidado y promotores de salud. y promotores de salud.


For questions in English, contact Jessica Bartsch at (312) 762-5706 or JBartsch@Parkinson.org.

SEGURIDAD COVID: La salud y seguridad de nuestros participantes, patrocinadores, voluntarios y personal son nuestra máxima prioridad. Seguimos pendientes de las recomendaciones de los CDC y nos apegaremos a los lineamientos estatales y locales en vigor el día del evento referentes a COVID. Se harán ajustes, de ser necesario.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

2026 Peachtree Road Race

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Atlanta, GA
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