Healthcare in Aging Services
Parkinson’s Disease Care Today: Treatments, Medications, and Symptom Management

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2027
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET/12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT

Webinar

Parkinson’s disease care has evolved significantly, offering more options than ever to support mobility, comfort, and quality of life. This session provides a clear, up‑to‑date overview of current medications, emerging treatments, and practical symptom‑management strategies used in today’s care settings.

Participants will explore how different therapies work, when they’re typically used, and what to expect as the disease progresses. We’ll also discuss non‑pharmacological approaches, including exercise, lifestyle supports, and environmental adaptations that can make daily life safer and more manageable.

By the end of the session, attendees will be better equipped to recognize symptoms, understand treatment goals, and apply evidence‑based strategies that enhance well‑being for individuals living with Parkinson’s.

Instructor: Libby Kennard | Parkinson’s Resources

Facilitator: Debbie Rayburn, RN, BSHCA, LNHA, Healthcare Consultant | Sterling Solutions Consulting
Debbie Rayburn, RN, BSHCA, LNHA, has spent over the past 3 decades in Senior Care, serving both in for-profit and not-for-profit settings. She has worked directly in communities as Director of Nursing, Healthcare Administrator, among many other roles. Debbie has been in the role of VP of Operations for two prominent for-profit senior care companies in Oregon. For the past 18 years, she was the Chief Healthcare Officer at Pacific Retirement Services, overseeing healthcare in CCRCs in 7 states. She has been an adjunct professor at Southern Oregon University, authored memory care programs, written and taught C.N.A. certification programs, and has fought to highlight the unique and honored role of nurses who have chosen Gerontological nursing as their specialty. Desiring to continue the pursuit of excellence in long term care, she now provides consultative services to senior care settings and organizations.

Registration Policy
Registration includes digital handouts and tools for each of the sessions, ONE connection to the live virtual trainings for ONE person, and instructions for receiving CE credit/attendance certificate for one person. Please note that a recording of this training is not included in the registration fee. 

Contact Hours
This program is approved for 1.5 hours of CE credit for nursing home, assisted living & adult residential care administrators through the Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators and LABENFA and nurses through the Florida Board of Nurses. Contact hours will be reported to CE Broker within 30 days of the program date for attendees licensed under applicable Boards. All attendees may receive a certificate on request reflecting hours earned for self-reporting continuing education to other boards and oversight agencies.

Scholarships
The Scott Boord Career Development Scholarship Program gives members an opportunity to attend Aging Services programs and education events for those that otherwise would be unable to participate because of financial limitations. Scholarships are awarded to members who meet certain criteria. To find the guidelines and application, please click here.

Cancellations/Refunds/Substitutions
There is a $50 administrative fee for each cancellation or refund. Substitutions will be accepted at no additional fee until registration closes. Due to costs incurred related to the program, no refunds will be issued after Tuesday, January 5, 2027. All cancellations and substitution requests must be submitted in writing to kmccloud@leadingagesoutheast.org.

Questions
For assistance with your membership status or recovering login information, please contact us at (850) 671-3700.