Next Lecture:
Parkinson’s Disease
Movement Matters—Let’s Make It Count
August 19, 2026
Parkinson’s disease can begin with subtle motor and non-motor symptoms, including tremors, stiffness, slowed movement and changes in smell, sleep or mood. For people living with Parkinson’s disease, exercise is more than a healthy habit—it is an important part of maintaining balance, mobility, strength and independence in daily activities.
Join our panel of experts to learn how movement, strength and balance training, speech-language therapy and other supportive strategies can help people with Parkinson’s disease continue doing the activities that matter most.
Topics to Be Covered
- Understanding Parkinson’s disease and its common symptoms
- The role of exercise in managing Parkinson’s disease
- Techniques to improve mobility, balance and strength
- Cognitive changes associated with Parkinson’s disease
- Common speech and swallowing challenges
- Strategies to support safer swallowing and clearer communication
Moderator
To be announced
Expert Panelists
Elliott Hogg, MD
Neurology
Bria Kamdem Kwakam, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Jason Dolby
Strength and Balance Coach
Susan Farnworth, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Schedule
6:30 p.m. — Lecture
