It's Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, named in honor of James Parkinson, who was the first to medically describe the symptoms of the "shaking palsy" in 1817.
Those living with the disease, as well as their families and caregivers, are invited to the Coeur d'Alene Parkinson's Support Group's Living Well with Parkinson's Symposium from 2-5 p.m. April 26 at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave.
About eight years ago, Rick Howell was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that causes shaking, uncontrollable movement, loss of balance and other physical symptoms.
Not long after the diagnosis, Rick and his wife Barb Howell visited New York City, where they attended a Michael J. Fox Foundation event.