This group is for anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s, their family or caregiver and those that work with Parkinson’s patients. We are located in Elizabethton, TN .

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