PD: The Essentials
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Floyd County Campus
One Maurice Culberson Drive, Bldg. H, Rome, Georgia 30161
Hear from experts answering your questions that will empower you to LIVE WELL with Parkinson’s disease.
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Dr. Jorge Juncos, Movement Disorder Specialist, PD 101 and the latest treatment options
Marge Kinder, PT, The Importance of Exercise
Dr. John Gorecki, ABC’s of Deep Brain Stimulation
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Parkinson’s Empowered Symposium
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Please join us as we learn about what
Resources, tools and information are available for our patients and caregivers.
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 9am-2pm
Location: St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church
1558 Venetian Dr. SW, Atl. 30311
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Dr. Chantale Branson
Dr. Kisha Young
Dr. A. O’Reggio
Benita Madison-Thorpe – Nutrition
Nick Fiorello – Fitness and Motivational Speaker
Please call or email Barbara Gadson, APDA I&R Coord to register at bgadson@msm.edu or
470-791-4332 for this free event to all.
APDA Research and Treatment Options
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: The Emory Brain Health Center, 12 Executive Park Dr., NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
REGISTRATION Coming Soon
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 aims to provide education, emotional support, and a safe place to share coping strategies to live your best life with PD in a small group setting.
PRESS Program, IN-PERSON
Free program – Space is limited, Registration is required.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 6 to June 24, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Kennestone Neuro Rehab, 100 Lacy St., Bldg. 220, ADL Suite, Marietta, GA 30060
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PRESS Program, VIRTUAL
Free program – Space is limited, Registration is required.
Dates: Tuesdays, August 12 to September 30, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual on ZOOM – link will be provided in registration confirmation
NEW! Care Partner Connection
**This program is full. Please stay tuned for our next event coming soon!
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 PM – 8:30 PM
***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.
Upcoming events: The Latin American Association
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Dates: Coming soon!
Location: 2750 Buford Hwy, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
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: Vanessa Vicente, 561-214-2856, Email: vvicente@apdaparkinson.org
Georgia Optimism Walk
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Location: Brook Run Park
4770 N. Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA
For more information & registration, go to our Optimism Walk Page