Monthly Education Meetings

APDA Georgia Education

American Parkinson Disease Association Georgia Chapter presents educational meetings. Check the APDA Virtual Calendar for much more!

Why is it so hard to sleep? Tips for better sleep and how to combat sleepiness & fatigue with PD
Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM – Virtual on ZOOM
Featuring Dr. Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, Associate Professor Emory University
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PRESS Program

APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services^TM(PRESS^™)

Free program designed to get you started on the right road to manage your Parkinson’s journey.

The PRESS program features tailored content to address the needs of those who have been diagnosed within the last 5 years to begin their PD journey equipped with the knowledge to live life to the fullest and with confidence and optimism. The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last 5 years, their care partner and adult family members. **This is a closed group and space is limited.**

***This session is sold out*** please stay updated with our newsletters for the next event

Mondays, Beginning January 29 to March 19, 2025
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Via ZOOM

NEW! Care Partner Connection
***This session is sold out*** please stay updated with our newsletters for the next event
A FREE eight-week support program for care partners of people with
Parkinson’s disease (PD), offering a space to connect, share, and learn.
Part of the PRESS Program for Education and Support Services (PRESS) ™
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Dates: Mondays, February 10 to March 31, 2025
Location: Virtual on ZOOM
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
***Register below to get the ZOOM link to join

Connecting Through Art
Connecting Through Art is a creative arts program that offers people with Parkinson’s disease the space and ability to express feelings, emotions, and daily concerns through art. It is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.

Thursday, March 13, 2025 – 10am-12pm
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Location: The Heritage Senior Center, 1050 Florence McGarity Blvd., McDonough, GA 30252.

The program is free, and art supplies will be provided at no cost to participants. Pre-registration is required to ensure that APDA has art supplies available for you. To register or for additional information, please contact Barbara Gadson, APDA Information & Referral Coordinator, at bgadson@msm.edu or 470-791-4332.

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