Description
This is a monthly Parkinson’s Educational Program provided by The Cole Center.
2026 Presentations:
April 1: Advanced Care Planning; Taylor Peabody, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist, The Cole Center
May 6: Gut Health & PD; Shadi Barbu, MD, DBS Medical Director, The Cole Center
June 3: Mood Changes and PD; Amber Rochette, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Knox Neuro, PLLC
July: No Cole Series
August 5: Benefits of PT for Parkinson’s; Joe Smith, PT, DPT, MTC, Outpatient Physical Therapy Manager
September 2: Important Conversations to Have with Loved Ones; Gabrielle Blake, LCSW, Elder Care Coordinator, Franklin & Kyle Elder Law, LLC
October: No Cole Series
November 4: Ask the Social Worker: Tools & Tips for Supporting Independence; Laura Clabo, LAPSW, Medical Social Worker, The Cole Center
December 2 : PD Chalk Talk; Philip Tipton, MD, Director of Research, The Cole Center
Led By:
Features
- Social Gathering
- Guest Speakers
- Educational Presentations
- Emotional Support
Experiences Served
- Parkinson’s disease
- Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD)
- Parkinsonisms


