Parkinson's Support Group resumes in person meetings

FALLBROOK – NCPSG Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join their monthly Parkinson's Support Group meeting, Friday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. in person. They are transitioning to re-opening in person for this meeting at the Fallbrook Regional Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road. This month's speaker is Lindsey Unger whose topic will be "Converse with Confidence."

Unger is a certified medical speech-language pathologist with over 10 years of clinical experience working in various settings, including major medical facilities, outpatient rehabilitation, Level I Trauma, Skilled-Nursing, Hospice & Adult Home Health. She is the owner/CEO of Converse With Confidence, Inc. a speech-language pathology private practice based in Oceanside.

Unger earned her master’s degree in speech-language pathology at California State University Northridge. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as a California Speech-Language Pathology licensure.

She currently specializes in Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation and is certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment and Parkinson Voice Projects SPEAK OUT! program. Unger has presented at the UC San Diego Health Parkinson's Symposium at Qualcomm, and has completed the Allied Team Training for Parkinson's.

Break out groups, held for a time of sharing, coffee and refreshments will follow the program. This meeting is held in support of persons with Parkinson's disease, care partners and people interested in improving the world of those affected by Parkinson’s disease.

In an effort to keep all in attendance safe, they will adhere to the latest public health guidelines. In addition, since they have a vulnerable population, they will abide by the NCPSG board adopted guidelines of full vaccination to attend

support group meetings. Masks are optional, unless mandated by local health authorities.

Contact Irene at 760-731-0171, [email protected] or Caryl at 858-534-3708, [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Submitted by the Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support Group.