Parkinson's Disease Symposium - Charlotte, NC | Parkinson Association of the Carolinas

The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas would like to invite you to attend our annual “Caring for Parkinson’s – Caring for You” Symposium that will be held on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (3400 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216). This is a FREE, educational symposium for people with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, families, friends and healthcare professionals. See details below to register. Click here to view the agenda.

Speakers for 2019:
Keynote: Veronique Enos Kaefer,
Vice President of Philanthropy, Michael J. Fox Foundation
“What’s New: Updates in Research”

Breakout Sessions:
– Nicole Clagett, Co-founder, Guiding Lights
“Caregiving Resources 101”
– Dr. Craig Chepke, Psychiatrist, Excel Psychiatry
“Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis”
Click here to view an article on Psychosis by Dr. Craig Chepke
– Dr. Sanjay Iyer, Movement Disorder Specialist
“What to expect at an appointment”
– Samantha Eaton, Nutrition & Eating Psychology Coach, Health Eaton
“Nutrition Simplified”

*Click here to learn more about the speakers*

To register, complete the form below. Each attendee must complete their own registration form so that they can choose their own breakout sessions. Breakout sessions are first come, first serve – seats may be limited. Each attendee will choose two breakout sessions. Click here to print a registration form that can be mailed into our office!

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At the end of the day we will have a panel consisting of: a physical therapist (PT), a speech therapist (ST) and an occupational therapist (OT). If you have any questions you would like to ask any of these therapists, please leave your question below and identify which therapist you would like to answer (PT, ST, OT).
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Lunch Sponsor:
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GE Healthcare
North Carolina Assistive Technology Program
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B. Well Physio and Wellness
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