Upcoming Events

Your Best Approach to Care
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Location: Corso Atlanta, 3200 Howell Mill Road • Atlanta, GA 30327
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Program: 10:30 a.m.
Featuring: 
Coping with PD Diagnosis & the Grief Process of an Uncertain Future
Glen Barden, MA, LPC, CPCS – Family Counselor
Recognizing and Managing Symptoms of PD
Dr. Yulia Salamatova, Movement Disorder Specialist
Stress Management Techniques
Dawna Williamson, Certified Dementia Practitioner
Keeping Your Brain Healthy
Sandy Bramlett, Certified Ageless Grace Educator
Resources to Make Life Easier
Bethany Baker, Senior Provisions
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Tools for an Active Life with Parkinson’s Disease
NEW Date – Saturday, January 11, 2025
Location: Vitality Living, 2925 Webb Rd., Milton, GA 30004
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Program: 10:30 a.m.
Featuring: 
Accepting and Navigating the PD Diagnosis
Glen Barden, MA, LPC, CPCS – Family Counselor
Maximizing “On-time” for Your Active Lifestyle
Dr. Chantale Branson, Movement Disorder Specialist
Ideas for Alternative Work Life Options
Randall Ray – Coaching and Business Strategy
Navigating the Work Force Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Paul Black, Attorney, Estate Planning
Navigating the Transition from Work Life
Jeff Muse – Person with PD, Husband, Dad and Former Outside Sales Representative
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PRESS Program (Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services )
This 8-week program is designed for individuals diagnosed with PD in the last 5 years to help you feel empowered, in control, and optimistic. The program is aimed at providing education, emotional support, and a safe place to share coping strategies to live your best life with PD in a small group setting.

October 2 – November 20, 2024
Wednesdays, October 2 to November 20, 2024
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
Location: Smoke Rise Baptist Church
5901 Hugh Howell Rd., Room 132
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Facilitator: Bethany Baker
Register

October 3- November 21,2024  
Thursdays, October 3 to November 21, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
Location: Heritage Senior Center  
1050 Florence McGarity Blvd 
McDonough, GA 30252 
Facilitator: Kindra Battles, LCSW  
To register or for additional information please contact Barbara Gadson, APDA I&R Coordinator
470-791-4332, bgadson@msm.edu.  

Virtual PRESS Program – Wednesdays, January 29 to March 19, 2025
Registration open soon

In-Person – Wednesdays, April 30 to June 18, 2025
Registration open soon