A free Parkinson’s screening is set for Friday at the ExxonMobil YMCA in Baton Rouge. Mission for Movement, a local nonprofit, is hosting the event to help people spot possible signs of Parkinson’s disease early and connect them with care.
The screening runs from 8 a.m. to noon at 7717 Howell Boulevard. Organizers say the event will include movement assessments, symptom checks, fall risk evaluations, and vital screenings. Board-certified Parkinson’s specialists, LSU researchers, and therapists will be on site.
Mission for Movement says many people in the Baton Rouge area may have Parkinson’s and not know it yet. Leaders say early diagnosis can lead to faster treatment and a better quality of life. They also want to raise awareness and make resources easier to find for patients and families.
LSU public relations students are also helping spread the word as part of a class campaign. More information is available at Mission for Movement’s website.