CC Young Senior Living hosts interactive panel discussion to answer questions about and provide tips for living with Parkinson’s disease 

Parkinson’s is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease 

CONTACT:
Alyssa Ceballos
214-378-7970
[email protected]

Patty Sullivan
214-841-2834
[email protected]

DALLAS (April 24, 2025) – Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. today are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), of which 67,800 are in Texas, and this number is expected to grow to a staggering 1.2 million by 2030. Living with PD can clearly be challenging. To help those with the disease, their family members, and caretakers, CC Young will host a Parkinson’s expert panel discussion to provide valuable, practical information about the many things that can be done to maintain and improve a person’s quality of life and live well with the disease. The free event is Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Point Auditorium on the CC Young campus. 

Guests will hear from leading voices in neurology, speech language pathology, nutrition, and Parkinson’s-focused care: 

• Dr. Aanchal Taneja, Neurologist, Texas Neurology and Movement Disorders 
• Faye Elahi, Nutritionist, Nutrition Balance for Life 
• Hilary Byatt, MS, CCC-SLP, Chief Operating Officer, Parkinson Voice Project 
• Leisha Phipps, Executive Director, Dallas Area Parkinson Society 

The panel will explore a range of essential topics, including: 

• Maximizing doctor visits and medication effectiveness 
• Lifestyle adjustments and nutrition strategies to support disease management 
• The critical role of speech therapy in preserving quality of life 
• Navigating community resources for patients and caregivers 

“Living with Parkinson’s brings questions to those with the disease and their families. We know this firsthand as several CC Young residents are living with various stages of PD. As an organization, we are committed to providing Parkinson’s programs that enhance their lives, and those of non-residents, including outpatient and general community members through Point memberships,” said Russell Crews, president and CEO. “We have created a robust PD program and continue to enhance our offerings and credentials, which include Rock Steady Boxing, Parkinson Voice Project SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program, aquatics programs, VOICE support groups, and FEES swallow studies conducted in-house by our team of therapists.” 

Additional community partners will also be on-site to answer questions and share resources and educational materials. 

Seating is limited. RSVP is required by May 1 at ccyoung.org/events or by calling 214.427.8360. Members of the media who are interested in learning more, please contact Alyssa Ceballos at [email protected] or 214-378-7970.  

ABOUT CC YOUNG 

For more than 100 years, CC Young has been serving senior adults. The community is nestled in the heart of East Dallas on a lush 20-acre campus across from White Rock Lake. CC Young is a forward-thinking, nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of excellence. Known for stellar services, CC Young holds a 5-Star Quality Rating from the Centers of Medicare Services in skilled nursing care, home health, and hospice. CC Young provides opportunities for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Long Term Care, Respite Care, Short Term Rehabilitation, Aquatics and Outpatient Therapy, and Hospice General Inpatient services. The Community Services Program offers Home Healthcare, Hospice and Palliative Care, and Private Care on- and off-campus. Its services are licensed in 13 counties throughout North Texas. The Vista’s opening in 2020 launched a new era of healthcare for residents and surrounding community members. C