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Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson’s Symposium

10:00 am to 1:30 pm CST
FREE
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Check-in & the Resource Fair (for in-person attendees) begins at 9:00 a.m. CDT 

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life.  This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

Expert Speakers

Erin Edmundson, PT, DPT 
Huntsville Hospital Parkinson's Care Clinic

Anitra Ford, MS, CCC-SLP
Huntsville Hospital Therapy Services

Jay van Gerpen, MD, FAAN
Neurology Consultants of Huntsville

Carolina Parker, MD
Neurology Consultants of Huntsville

 

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.

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Parkinson's Disease Program for African American and Latinx Communities

10:00 am to 2:00 pm PST
FREE

Join Stanford and UCSF for a free educational event for two under-served communities – the African American Parkinson’s community and the Latinx Parkinson’s community.  There will be simultaneous sessions (different rooms) in English and Spanish.

Ideally for those diagnosed in the last few years.  Family members and friends are welcome and encouraged to join!  

Attendance is free, but registration is required and seating is limited. Lunch will be provided.

To register, email Aaron Daley at aaron.daley@ucsf.edu.


Expertos en el tratamiento de trastornos del movimiento hablarán en español acerca de los sintomas y el manejo de la enfermedad de Parkinson y se dará información acera de agencias en la comunidad que ofrecen grupos de apoyo y programa de ejercicio.

Este programa es gratuito y está disponible para cualquier persona interesada, incluyendo a las personas con Parkinson y sus familiares, amigos, aliados de cuidado y promotores de salud. 

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Ubicación del evento, direcciones y información de estacionamiento: https://ce.csueastbay.edu/conference/index.html#location.

Este evento gruito. Se ofrecerá almuerzo.

Para inscribirse, envie un correo electrónico a: aaron.daley@ucsf.edu.


Sponsored by the Parkinson's Foundation and hosted by UCSF Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center & Stanford Movement Disorders Center. Both are Parkinson's Foundation Centers of Excellence.

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Parkinson's 101: What You and Your Family Should Know

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
FREE

 

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Check-in starts at 2:00 p.m. ET.

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms and available treatments. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD.

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 Georgia Chapter in partnership with Senior Medicare Patrol.

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Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium

Virtual ( Youtube Live Stream )
9:00 am to 12:30 pm EST
FREE
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Check-in & the Resource Fair (for in-person attendees) begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT 

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life.  This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

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.

Expert Panelists:

Vanessa Hinson, MD, PhD
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Nathan DeTurk, MD
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

Courtney Conner, RD
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton

Ellen Glazer, SLP
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton

Renee Bannon, RN, BSN
Encompass Health

Robert Scutta, CSA
Scutta Advocacy Group

Rhonda Hiott
Lowcountry Council of Governments

People with Parkinson's & Care Partner Panelists:

Jay & Marilyn Phillips

Ron Stokes

Scott Rider

Pete & Mary Anne Oliver

Movement Break Provided By:

Rock Steady Boxing Hilton Head
Carter Barrett, RipTide MMA


Participation Options:

Join us in-person at our main symposium location - Creative Church in Hardeeville, SC: Check-in and the Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following the program. 

Join us in-person at an Encompass Viewing Party: If you cannot join us in person in Hardeeville, we encourage you to attend an Encompass Viewing Party (locations outlined below). At a Viewing Party, you can participate in a Resource Fair, watch the livestream, and enjoy refreshments with other members of your local Parkinson's community.

Encompass Viewing Party Locations:

  • Greenville
  • Little River

To register for a viewing party, click on the "Register for Virtual" button above and specify which location you will be joining. 

Join us online: If you cannot participate in our in-person Symposium or a Viewing Party, you can join us online from home!


This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Carolinas Chapter in partnership with Encompass Health.

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Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson’s Symposium

Virtual ( Zoom )
10:00 am to 2:00 pm CST
FREE
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Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. CDT. (for in-person attendees)

Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.

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. Lunch will be served to those joining us in person.

Featured Speakers:

Marissa Dean, MD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Ruth K Fredericks, MD
St. Dominic Neuroscience Center

Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH
Seattle Integrative Medicine

Expert Panelists:

Gil & Gina Kim
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassadors

Bobbie McLaughlin
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador

Ashley Ricotta, OTL/R
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Merry Claire Wardlaw, PT
Methodist Rehabilitation Center

Kelli Priest, SLP
Methodist Rehabilitation Center


For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9:00 a.m. CDT.

For virtual attendees, via Zoom: The live stream starts at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

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Parkinsonisms

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Free
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Wellness Wednesday

Parkinsonism is a term used to describe a collection of movement symptoms associated with several conditions including Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the types of Parkinsonisms and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Speaker

Jerome Lisk, MD, FAAN
Fellowship Trained in Movement Disorders 
Board Certified National Board of Physicians and Surgeons; Board Certified American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Board of Directors, Texas Health Services Authority
MD Neurology Director of Movement Disorders Denton/Flower Mound, TX.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

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This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

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Expert Briefing: Research Update: Working to Halt PD

April 10, 2024

There is still a lot we don’t know about Parkinson’s disease (PD), and through research, efforts are being made to close the gaps in our knowledge and understanding.  In addition to the development of new therapies for symptom management, research also seeks to find ways to stop progression and ultimately end PD.  During this Expert Briefing, we will learn about current research that is taking various approaches to develop a treatment that may significantly slow PD’s progression.

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Presenter

Lorraine Kalia, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Associate Professor
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto
Toronto Western Research Institute
Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Disease 

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Community Walk Circleville

9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST
FREE
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Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.

The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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Tennessee Parkinson's Symposium

10:00 am to 1:30 pm EST
FREE
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Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. ET.

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

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

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.

Featured Presenters:

Ellen Valadez, MD
Erlanger Neurology 

Cherry Yu, MD
Vanderbilt Neurology

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Movement Breaks Provided By:

Rock Steady Boxing Chattanooga

YMCA of Chattanooga


A collaboration with Erlanger and the Parkinson's Foundation Tennessee & Kentucky Chapter

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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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