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10/20/2026 06:00:00 PM10/27/2026 08:00:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkAPDA MA Good Start Program - Fall 2026
This program is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the last 3 years years and one care partner or family member. There is no cost for this program.
The Good Start Program is a two-part series presented by a team of Parkinson’s disease specialists from Boston University and Boston University Medical Center. Participants will receive up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, as well as community resources to assist in PD management.
There is no cost for this program, which is open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's three or fewer years ago, along with a care partner or family member.
If you are interested in this program, please register by clicking the button above. For questions, please reach out to Cathi Thomas at the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Date & Time: Tuesdays, October 20 and October 27, 2026 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Contact: Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at
Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
**The program is open to everyone, with priority registration provided to participants residing in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Boston University Sargent College
About This Event
This program is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the last 3 years years and one care partner or family member. There is no cost for this program.
The Good Start Program is a two-part series presented by a team of Parkinson’s disease specialists from Boston University and Boston University Medical Center. Participants will receive up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, as well as community resources to assist in PD management.
There is no cost for this program, which is open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's three or fewer years ago, along with a care partner or family member.
If you are interested in this program, please register by clicking the button above. For questions, please reach out to Cathi Thomas at the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Date & Time: Tuesdays, October 20 and October 27, 2026 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Contact: Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at
Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
**The program is open to everyone, with priority registration provided to participants residing in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
About This Event
This program is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the last 3 years years and one care partner or family member. There is no cost for this program.
The Good Start Program is a two-part series presented by a team of Parkinson’s disease specialists from Boston University and Boston University Medical Center. Participants will receive up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, as well as community resources to assist in PD management.
There is no cost for this program, which is open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's three or fewer years ago, along with a care partner or family member.
If you are interested in this program, please register by clicking the button above. For questions, please reach out to Cathi Thomas at the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Date & Time: Tuesdays, October 20 and October 27, 2026 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Contact: Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at
Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
**The program is open to everyone, with priority registration provided to participants residing in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Getting There
Boston University Sargent College
635 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, 02215
United States
Welcome & Program Overview – Cathi A. Thomas, RN, MS
What is Parkinson's Disease? – Marie Saint-Hilaire, MD, FRCPC
The Role of Rehabilitation and Exercise – Terry Ellis, PhD, PT
Day 2 – Tuesday, October 27, 6 - 8 PM
Introduction to the Healthcare Team: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nutrition, Nursing/Social Services, and Community Resources
Medication Management – Kara M. Smith, MD, MSCI, FAAN
Date & Time
Tuesday, 10/20/2026 -
Tuesday, 10/27/2026
Add to Calendar
10/20/2026 06:00:00 PM10/27/2026 08:00:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkAPDA MA Good Start Program - Fall 2026
This program is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) within the last 3 years years and one care partner or family member. There is no cost for this program.
The Good Start Program is a two-part series presented by a team of Parkinson’s disease specialists from Boston University and Boston University Medical Center. Participants will receive up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, as well as community resources to assist in PD management.
There is no cost for this program, which is open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's three or fewer years ago, along with a care partner or family member.
If you are interested in this program, please register by clicking the button above. For questions, please reach out to Cathi Thomas at the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Date & Time: Tuesdays, October 20 and October 27, 2026 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Contact: Cathi Thomas MS, RN at the APDA Information & Referral Center at
Boston University Medical Campus at 800-651-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
**The program is open to everyone, with priority registration provided to participants residing in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Boston University Sargent College
