Thank you for attending PAC’s 9th annual “Caring for Parkinson’s – Caring for You” signature symposium! The symposium took place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, 8:30 AM-2:00 PM at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226. This year we had a great turnout with over 100 people in attendance!
Save the Date for next year’s Caring for Parkinson’s – Caring for You Signature Symposium: Saturday, September 7, 2024
The purpose of these events is to educate, empower, and encourage the members of our local Parkinson’s community by connecting them with medical experts and industry professionals, as well as other individuals with similar experiences from across the region.
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View this year’s presentations and guest speakers below:
Guest Speakers
“What’s New: Updates in Research and Treatments”
Miriam Sklerov, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Neurology
UNC School of Medicine
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“Caregiving Through The Lens of Mindfulness”
Nicole Levine, LCSW, CSW-G
Clinical Social Worker & Founder
Next Chapter Counseling, PLLC
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“Strategies to Prevent Parkinson’s From Separating from Your Loved Ones”
Travis Turner, PhD, Neuropsychologist
Medical University of South Carolina
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“Driving with PD”
Darci Pernoud, OTR/L, OTD, CEAS, Occupational Therapist and Owner
Back to Independence Rehab Fitness
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“Navigating the Hospital with Parkinson’s”
Nicholas Fleming, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist, Atrium Health Neuroscience Institute
& Cindy Leckey, Aware in Care Ambassador
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