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One of our main goals at Greenville Area Parkinson society is to walk alongside members and advocate for them through support groups, mentorship, and educational programs.
In this post, we'll dive into some of the impactful programs we've developed to make a difference in the lives of both care takers and those with Parkinson's. There are ample exciting events on the horizon, so be sure to mark your calendars and register using the links below!
EyeStat Education
Wednesday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m.
All Saints Center at Christ Church
601 E Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
We are excited to hold a lecture and demonstration of an FDA-cleared medical device, EyeStat, indicated to measure and assess the blink reflex. There is a growing bank of scientific evidence that movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, may have an impact on the blink reflex.
Register here!
Coffee Talk: The Importance of Estate Planning with Cory Hughes
Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2 p.m.
During this Zoom presentation, Cory Hughes will walk us through the importance of planning ahead and approachable ways to make estate planning as efficient as possible.
Register here!
Coffee Talk: Financial Planning with Lonnie Decker
Thursday, April 6 at 1:00 p.m.
Edward Jones, 226 Adley Way, Greenville, SC 29607
In this Financial Planning session, Edward Jones’ certified financial planner, Lonnie Decker, will be leading us through best practices for planning for our future.
Register here!
Nourianz Seminar with John C Morgan, MD, PhD
Thursday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m.
All Saints Center at Christ Church
601 E Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
In this seminar, John C Morgan, MD, PhD, will be speaking to us about Nourianz, a prescription medicine used with levodopa and carbidopa to treat adults with Parkinson’s disease.
This seminar is sponsored by Kyowa Kirin.
Register here!
Coffee Talk: Navigating the Healthcare Marketplace
Thursday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m.
All Saints Center at Christ Church
601 E Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
In this Coffee Talk session, we will be talking about navigating the Healthcare Marketplace with HealthMarkets Insurance’s Josh Crumley.
Register here!
PR4Parkinson’s
Saturday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
B3 Strength and Performance
Suite B-7, 1200 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC, 29607
We are thrilled to have our second annual PR4Parkinson’s event hosted by our friends at B3 Strength and Performance. Funds raised during this weightlifting event will directly support GAPS and Parkinson's patients across our Upstate community.
Ready to register? Fill out you or your team’s registration form here.
This event is sponsored by B3 Strength and Performance, Limitless Therapy and Wellness, and The Nutrition Store.
GAPS in Motion!
Every Friday Online and In-Person
GAPS in Motion! is a weekly exercise/movement class designed by a person with Parkinson's for people with Parkinson's. Join the online GAPS in Motion! class with Alex Tressor or head to Clemson Downs and join your peers in-person!
In-Person Class
Every Monday from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clemson Downs @ The Corley Center
150 Downs Blvd., Clemson, South Carolina 29631
Virtual/Online Class
Every Friday from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zoom Link to Join on Fridays
Meeting ID: 872 0831 5348
Interested in learning more about GAPS, our programs, or ways to get involved? Email us at info@gapsonline.org. We would love to connect!