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
Featuring Dr. Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, Associate Professor Emory University
Virtual Webinar on ZOOM
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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.
Virtual PRESS Program – Wednesdays, January 29 to March 19, 2025
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
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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, March13, 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.
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