PD: The Essentials
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Location: Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Floyd County Campus
One Maurice Culberson Drive, 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
Marge Kinder, PT, The Importance of Exercise
Dr. John Gorecki, ABC’s of Deep Brain Stimulation
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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 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.

Virtual PRESS Program – Wednesdays, January 29 to March 19, 2025
**This program is full. Please stay tuned for our next event coming soon!
Free program – Space is limited, Registration is required. 
Dates: Wednesdays, January 29 to March 19, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
Location: Virtual on ZOOM

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.

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10 AM -12 PM
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.

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