
"There's a seat at our table for you."
-SD Parkinson's Community
Spring Parkinson's Awareness Conference
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Sioux Falls Convention Center
1201 N. West Ave​​​
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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Join us for a day of learning and community at our Annual Spring Parkinson's Awareness Conference. Whether you are attending as someone with Parkinson's disease or are a caregiver for someone with Parkinson's, our goal is that you leave feeling rejuvenated and with hope in your days that follow.
This FREE event includes speakers, exhibitors, food, and support in your journey with Parkinson's. See the conference schedule below for details. There's a seat at our table for you and we hope to see you there!
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Coming from out of town and same day travel is too much? The Sheraton Hotel, attached to the Convention Center, has graciously given attendees a group discount rate of $117/night. You have the ability to book Friday or Saturday or both nights. Please remember, if you need financial assistance for your room, you can complete our Financial Assistance Grant Application. The last date to book under the discounted rate is March 27th, however, because the hotel is blocking these rooms under what is called a "courtesy guest room block" it is important to book your room as soon as possible to be guaranteed the room and rate. If the hotel has an opportunity to contract with another group, the rooms and rates may no longer be available. Book your hotel stay HERE.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Conference Schedule
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8:30am – 9:15am Registration & Breakfast
9:15am – 9:30am Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30am – 10:15am TOPIC: Fall Prevention
Karla Cazer
Sanford Health
10:15am - 10:30am Break
10:30am – 11:15am TOPIC: Home Modifications
Leacey Brown
SDSU Extension
11:15am – 12:00pm TOPIC: Mental Health
Katherine Bice
Sanford Health
12:00pm – 1:15pm Lunch & Resource Fair
1:15pm – 2:15pm TBD
2:15pm – 2:45pm Break & Refreshments
2:45pm – 3:15pm TOPIC: Research
Matt Leedom
3:15pm – 3:30pm Closing Remarks


CONFERENCE MATERIALS
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New Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
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The Dizzy in Parkinson's Disease
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Optimizing Nutrition in Parkinson's Disease
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Strategies for Coping with Sleep Challenges
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View the recording:Â https://youtube.com/live/ZLT8zRyS2lk
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