Upcoming Events Join our Community The “Driving Parkinson’s Away” Golf Tournament Monday, June 7, 2021 Register Today to support families living with Parkinson’s disease! Only a few spots remain! The APDA Georgia Chapter “Optimism Walk” Saturday, August 28, 2021 REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 10:00 AM WALK BEGINS AT 11:00 AM Pernoshal Park 4575 N. SHALLOWFORD ROAD DUNWOODY, GA 30338 JOIN US IN PERSON! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU! Register now and be a hero for people with Parkinson’s! * Online registration is strongly encouraged * Join us for the next PRESS Program – September 2021 We are sorry if you missed the April 2021 PRESS program but mark your calendars for the next one. APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support ServicesTM (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. Sessions are facilitated by a trained healthcare professional and will include presentations by experts in the fields related to each topic. The meetings will also provide a structured platform for people to share their experiences, feelings, and strategies for coping with the disease. 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.** Coming in September 2021 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Via ZOOM APDA Let’s Keep Moving Fitness Series: Our partners at the APDA National Rehabilitation Resource Center for Parkinson’s Disease at Boston University have hosted live fitness-focused sessions on Wednesdays. These are short (approximately 20 minutes) sessions that offer education/instruction and the opportunity for the public to ask questions. Dr. Gilbert Hosts… Series: Dr. Rebecca Gilbert has hosted Q&A sessions with various experts via Zoom. These expert discussions included Q&A with attendees. These are now available on our website. Including titles like: Demystifying the Magic Numbers: The Science Behind 10,000 Steps & 150 Minutes Exercise Intensity: How Hard to Work & Why it Matters Expert Panel Discussion – Exercise & Physical Activity in the “New Normal” For questions please email: apdaga@apdaparkinson.org or phone: 404-325-2020
