Parkinson's Disease: What You Need to Know (In-Person)
Dates: July 7-9, 2026
Meets: Tu, W and Th from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Sunny Slope, Main Classroom
Cost: $0.00
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Please note: this course requires membership in 2025-26 OLLI All-Inclusive Plus (Annual Membership + Unlimited Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) or 2025-26 SUMMER OLLI Unlimited Courses
Parkinson’s Disease: What You Need to Know
Instructor: Jason Chang
July 7, 8, 9 | 9:00–10:30 AM | Sunny Slope Annex + Zoom
Explore the fundamentals of Parkinson’s disease, including risk factors, signs, and symptoms. Participants will gain an overview of brain structure and function, with a focus on neurons and neurotransmitters and their role in the disease. The course will also address current treatment approaches, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological options, and clarify the distinction between Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism.
About the Instructor:
Jason Chang is a retired faculty member from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he served as Course Director for Brain and Behavior and Cell Biology.
Instructor: Jason Chang
July 7, 8, 9 | 9:00–10:30 AM | Sunny Slope Annex + Zoom
Explore the fundamentals of Parkinson’s disease, including risk factors, signs, and symptoms. Participants will gain an overview of brain structure and function, with a focus on neurons and neurotransmitters and their role in the disease. The course will also address current treatment approaches, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological options, and clarify the distinction between Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism.
About the Instructor:
Jason Chang is a retired faculty member from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he served as Course Director for Brain and Behavior and Cell Biology.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4.50 |
Sunny Slope, Main Classroom
1031 South College StreetAuburn, AL 36849
Jason Chang
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | Sunny Slope, Main Classroom |
| 07/08/2026 | Wednesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | Sunny Slope, Main Classroom |
| 07/09/2026 | Thursday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | Sunny Slope, Main Classroom |
