Parkinson's disease educational program

hagerstown, md. >> An educational program regarding Parkinson's disease will take place April 4 in Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown.

Managing Parkinson's Disease, sponsored by Hagerstown Parkinson's Support Group and Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experts will provide information and tools to help in the management of Parkinson's disease, with topics covering medical treatment, physical therapy, speech therapy and more.

The event will also be an opportunity to connect with others affected by Parkinson's disease and collect information on community resources.

Registration is required. Cost is $10 a person to those who register by March 14, and $15 a person after March 14. Breakfast and lunch are included.

For more information or to register, contact Art Guyer at (240) 625-2722 or aguyer42@myactv.net.

Two area support groups for those with Parkinson's disease meet monthly. Next meetings are:

Chambersburg: 2 to 4 p.m. March 18 at Northgate Commons, 1500 Northfield Drive, Chambersburg. For more information, call Warren Leach at 264-2808 or KathyAnn Smith at 263-3524.

Hagerstown: 11:45 a.m. March 6 at Western Sizzlin Steakhouse Restaurant, 17567 York Road, Hagerstown, Md. For more information, contact Art Guyer at (240) 625-2722 or AGUYER42@myactv.net.

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