APDA Georgia Educational Meetings
American Parkinson Disease Association Georgia Chapter presents educational meetings. Check the APDA Virtual Calendar for much more!
Intimacy and Parkinson’s Disease
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Location: Northside Forsyth Hospital, 1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA 30041
Building 1400, Bennett Room
Time: Program begins at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Featuring:
Dr. Jorge Juncos, Movement Disorder Specialist
Elaine Wilco, LPC, NCC, CST, CPCS
Intimacy is critical not only to your well-being, but also to the well-being of your relationship.
Join us as we discuss the impact of PD on intimacy, the effect of medications, impulse disorders and hear from folks like you who are navigating the process.
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Why is it so hard to sleep? Tips for better sleep and how to combat sleepiness & fatigue with PD
Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM – Virtual on ZOOM
Featuring Dr. Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, Associate Professor Emory University
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PRESS Program
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. 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.**
Mondays, Beginning January 29 to March 19, 2025
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Via ZOOM
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NEW! Care Partner Connection
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 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
***Register below to get the ZOOM link to join
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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 – 10am-12pm
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.
In Case You Missed it
Educational Webinar Archives – click title to view:
Tools for an Active Life – Saturday, January 11, 2025
“Working with PD – Challenges and Resources” – View archived webinar HERE
“Living Solo with Parkinson’s Disease” – View archived webinar HERE
“Having the Hard Conversations” – View archived