Upcoming Events Join our Community Find a Local Event The Georgia Chapter APDA’s annual fundraisers and events allow us to contribute to on-going medical research, provide services for Georgia residents with Parkinson’s and spread public awareness about the disease. Volunteering, sponsoring and participating in these events gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with Parkinson’s, their families and their care partners. Contact the APDA Georgia Chapter for more information: 404-325-2020 or email apdaga@apdaparkinson.org APDA Education Meeting Please join us for the next in the series of the APDA Georgia Chapter Education Meetings Use It or Lose It: How Physical and Occupational Therapy Empower Parkinson’s Patients Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m. Breakfast/Fellowship Hour 10:30 a.m. Presentation Location: Emory Brain Health Center First Floor Conference Room 12 Executive Park Dr., NE Atlanta, GA 30329 ***Please RSVP Email: apdaga@apdaparkinson.org Phone: 404-325-2020 Smile Through Art Cart Program Thursday, December 12, 2019 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 12 Executive Park Drive Atlanta, GA 30329 Space is limited RSVP: 404-325-2020 APDA Education Series: Your Parkinson’s Roadmap: Where Are You Now? Whether you were diagnosed 5 years or 15 years ago, join us as experts address your most important questions to help you navigate your way with Parkinson’s disease. 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served Featuring: Medication Management Managing Physical and Cognitive Symptoms Health Care Advocate Planning for the Future APDA PRESS Program Sept 2019 APDA Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services™ (PRESS™) Complimentary refreshments will be provided. • Free program, registration is required. Session 1: What’s Next After Diagnosis : Monday, September 9, 2019 Session 2: Medication Management of Parkinson’s : Monday, September 16, 2019 Session 3: Importance of Exercise in PD : Monday, September 23, 2019 Session 4: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD : Monday, September 30, 2019 Session 5: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships: Monday, October 7, 2019 Session 6: Tips for Daily Living : Monday, October 14, 2019 Session 7: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself : Monday, October 21, 2019 Session 8: Building your Healthcare team : Monday, October 28, 2019 The group is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last 5 years, their care partners and adult family members.
