Educational Events

Florida Chapter Parkinson's Symposium

Lake Deaton United Methodist Church
6500 Wesleyan Way
Wildwood, FL 34785
10:00 am to 2:30 pm EST
FREE
FL Chapter Parkinson's Symposium

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
Neurology One

Deborah Swerdlow
Associate Vice President of Advocacy and State Policy,
Parkinson's Foundation


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


Event Volunteers Needed! Service hours and lunch are provided. To sign up and learn more, visit Volunteer Sign-up.


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


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.

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