Educational Events

Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium

Forsyth Conference Center
3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Cumming, GA 30041

Virtual

September 14, 2024

10:00 am to 2:00 pm EST

FREE

Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Join the Parkinson's Foundation in person for the Georgia Chapter Parkinson's Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson's.

Expert Speakers

Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP
Parkinson’s Speech Services and Wellstar Health System

Lenora Higginbotham, MD
Emory Brain Health Center

Brittney Hooker, PT, DPT & Amy Morse, PT, DPT
Synapse NeuroRehab + Wellness

Jorge Juncos, MD
Juncos Neuro Consulting

Joash Lazarus, MD
Atlanta Neuroscience Institute

Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
Seattle Integrative Medicine

Tanya Morris, LMSW
Senior Services North Fulton

Kelley Napier, CELA
Georgia Estate & Elder Law

Jack Shen, MD
Wellstar Neurology

Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD
WellStar Neurosurgery

Angela Wang, MD
Kaiser Permanente

Fitness Demo Provided by

Center for Movement Challenges

For in-person attendees: Check-in and Resource Fair start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.

For virtual attendees via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10 a.m.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

Agenda

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.	Check-in & Resource Fair
9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Welcome Annie Long, Parkinson's Foundation
10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.	Expert Panel Discussion: Advances in Treatment Moderated by: Tammyjo Best, LPN, Emory Brain Health Center Lenora Higginbotham, MD, Emory Brain Health Center Joash Lazarus, MD, Atlanta Neuroscience Institute Hilarie Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD, Wellstar Neurosurgery Angela Wang, MD, Kaiser Permanente
10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Question & Answer Session
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Fitness Break Center for Movement Challenges
11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Lifestyle Modification as a Therapeutic Strategy Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH, Seattle Integrative Medicine
12:10 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.	Lunch Break
12:25 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.	Research Spotlight: Vibro-tactile Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease Jorge Juncos, Juncos Neuro Consulting
12:55 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.	Question & Answer Session
1:05 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Fall Prevention Workshop Brittney Hooker, PT, DPT, Synapse NeuroRehab and Wellness, LLC
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Expert Panel Discussion: When Outside Help Is Needed Moderated by: Tammyjo Best, LPN, Emory Brain Health Center Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP, Wellstar Kennestone Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Clinic Tanya Morris, LMSW, Senior Services North Fulton Kelley Napier, CELA, Georgia Estate & Elder Law Jack Shen, MD, Wellstar Neurology
2:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks

COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.

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