Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium

Check-in starts at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served.

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for the Learn More, Live Better Symposium in Chattanooga. Attendees will learn about symptoms, treatment options and strategies to help navigate the challenges of living with PD. While each person’s experience is unique, the more you know, the more empowered you will be to play an active role in your care and manage your life with Parkinson’s.

Agenda

9:00-10:00am Check-In & Resource Fair

10:00-10:15am Welcome
Stacey Faber, Parkinson's Foundation
Sarah Hines, Erlanger Hospital

10:15-10:30am Movement Demo
Rock Steady Boxing Chattanooga

10:30-11:15am More Than Movement: The Cognitive Side of Parkinson's Disease
Chris Young, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Neurologist, Siskin Hospital

11:15am-12:00pm Sleep Disorders in Parkinson's Disease
Marjorie Soltis, MD, Neurologist/Sleep Medicine, Erlanger Neurology

12:00-12:45pm Lunch, Resource Fair, & Music Therapy
Trembling Troubadours

12:45-1:00pm Hospital Safety for Parkinson's Disease Patients
Amy Rains, FNP-C, CMRD, Erlanger Neurology

1:45-2:15pm Treatment Update
Ellen Valadez, MD, Movement Disorder, Erlanger Neurology

2:15-2:30pm Movement Break
YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga

1:30pm Closing Remarks

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

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Tennessee-Kentucky Chapter in partnership with Erlanger.