top of page
Search
Writer's pictureGreenville Area Parkinson Society

GAPS Events and Program Overview

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.

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!


32 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Comments


bottom of page