CAMDEN — In recognition of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, Quarry Hill’s monthly Awareness Series will focus on the disease with an educational event, Wednesday, April 3, at 1:30 p.m., at the Anderson Inn.

Quarry Hill’s health services coordinator, Christine Waldron, BSN, RN, will cover what Parkinson’s Disease is, early signs, preventative measures and modern treatments. Following the educational portion of the program, Cassandra Walters, facilitator of the area’s Parkinson’s Support Group, will speak about her journey with her own mother and this neurodegenerative disorder.

“Quarry Hill is pleased to host this Awareness Series, addressing a different health-related topic each month,” said Quarry Hill.

Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. To sign up, please call Quarry Hill at 301-6116 or email qhinfo@mainehealth.org.

About Quarry Hill

Quarry Hill is Midcoast Maine’s premier extended-care retirement community for adults age 55-plus. Quarry Hill is part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and more than 1,600 employed and independent physicians working together through an Accountable Care Organization. With more than 19,000 employees, MaineHealth is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. To learn more about Quarry Hill, please call 207-301-6116, or visit www.quarryhill.org or www.facebook.com/QuarryHillCamdenMaine.