Presented by American Parkinson Disease Association

Thurston County PD Education Day

Registration has ended

About this Event

6/24/24:  We have hit registered capacity in the room at the library.  You may just show up day of and we will do our very best to allow you to attend. (there are always no shows)
PLEASE CALL JEN @ 206-595-4478 with questions.

 

Thurston County PD Education Day

A program presented in partnership with APDA Northwest and Thrive Community Fitness 

Date:    Wednesday, June 26, 2024

1:30pm - 2:30 pm
PD Essentials: An introduction to Parkinson's disease

This program will give you an overview of Parkinson's disease and provide you with information about community resources and support.  Perfect for those new to PD including friends and family.


3:00pm - 5:00pm
Function is Everything - Improving function for life for people living with PD

Join us for a discussion about advancing Parkinson's disease. Topics covered include balance issues, walking, freezing of gait, rolling over in bed and more! Learn practical tips and get your questions answered.

     PRESENTERS: 
     Dr. Katelan Longfellow, Movement Disorder Neurologist
     CHI-Fransiscan, Tacoma

     Dr. Ken Schnell, Physical Therapist
     Providence Medical Center, Olympia

Program is free to attend. Light refreshments provided.

As you register, please consider donating.
Your donation to APDA allows us to continue to provide these types of programs and fund research.

 

About this Event

6/24/24:  We have hit registered capacity in the room at the library.  You may just show up day of and we will do our very best to allow you to attend. (there are always no shows)
PLEASE CALL JEN @ 206-595-4478 with questions.

 

Thurston County PD Education Day

A program presented in partnership with APDA Northwest and Thrive Community Fitness 

Date:    Wednesday, June 26, 2024

1:30pm - 2:30 pm
PD Essentials: An introduction to Parkinson's disease

This program will give you an overview of Parkinson's disease and provide you with information about community resources and support.  Perfect for those new to PD including friends and family.


3:00pm - 5:00pm
Function is Everything - Improving function for life for people living with PD

Join us for a discussion about advancing Parkinson's disease. Topics covered include balance issues, walking, freezing of gait, rolling over in bed and more! Learn practical tips and get your questions answered.

     PRESENTERS: 
     Dr. Katelan Longfellow, Movement Disorder Neurologist
     CHI-Fransiscan, Tacoma

     Dr. Ken Schnell, Physical Therapist
     Providence Medical Center, Olympia

Program is free to attend. Light refreshments provided.

As you register, please consider donating.
Your donation to APDA allows us to continue to provide these types of programs and fund research.

 

Getting There

Lacey Library
500 College Street SE
Lacey, Washington 98503
United States