Two speakers will talk about their own topics for this event. Hari P. Cheedella will discuss regenerative medicine. Followed by Melanie Andreen, who will introduce The Acupuncture Clinic. Each speaker will get time for questions after their speeches. Topics for Regenerative Medicine: Regenerative medicine background; How QC Kinetix helped many with Regenerative medicine for both Orthopedic conditions and Arthritis conditions; Latest trends in Regenerative Medicine for Neurodegenerative Disease; Role of Nutrition for Parkinson’s disease. See Hari P. Cheedella's biography below: Biography (click here) Topics for Acupuncture: What is acupuncture?; Benefits of acupuncture for patients with Parkinson; What can I expect…

The presentation will explain the services offered through the various programs at Central Midlands AAA and better understand who we are and what we do. The Presentation will cover: Assessment; Consumer Choice; Family Caregiver Support; Information and Referral Program; SHIP (Medicare); Legal Services; Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Attached below is Governor McMaster's proclamation: Official Governor Proclamation - (PDF)

    Rescheduled from January, 2026 Would you like to help further research into Parkinson’s Disease and potentially help find new treatments – or possibly – eventually - a cure? We understand that this might be a difficult topic for some people. Some of us might be squeamish about thinking of donating our brains for scientific research. Please come to this meeting and get your questions answered so that you understand how important this research is – and the decision-making process, as well as what happens if you decide to help in this important research. The presentation will also cover…

Please save the date for our annual free Patient and Care Partner Educational Symposium, Saturday, May 2, 2026 - details to be posted soon!

Parkinson’s Disease as a “presumptive condition” for veterans, and why. Presumptive conditions are exempt from the standard proof requirements for service connection. Support for veterans through community groups. Our first and main speaker is Joy Kinney, MSR CCC-SLP. Joy Kinney is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in the treatment of adults with neurological disorders, including communication, swallowing, and cognitive symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Parkinson’s, and the after-effects of COVID-19. She treats adult patients and has worked in and directed therapy programs in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, as well as in the settings of home health, the acute care…

Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group – Meeting June 21, 2026 Our support group historically does not meet in June, as the 3rd Sunday is Father’s Day. However, this year, our president, Karen Basso, has offered to be at our usual meeting location (Lexington Medical Park I Auditorium, 2728 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169) at 3 PM for anyone who might like to come and just talk with one another. This will not be structured, like our Open Forum meetings, it will simply be an opportunity for anyone who wishes to get together and talk about anything related to Parkinson’s Disease.…