RSVP for American Parkinson's Disease Association-Wisconsin Chapter Symposium
press release: APDA Wisconsin is excited to bring back this much appreciated education and support program to the Madison area. The 2019 event will feature informational sessions for people living with PD and their families, caregivers and health professionals. In addition to uplifting keynote speaker there will be at least two session tracks and interactive presentations offering options for everyone including veterans, early onset and women.
A featured speaker will be Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, chief scientific officer, American Parkinson Disease Association. She will address the advances in research and treatment of PD that are providing strength in optimism and hope in progress.
There will be more than 20 vendor booths showcasing a variety of products and services.
9am-4pm, November 1, 2019, Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI 53562
Free; Registration required by 10/25: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/
Agenda
7:45 – 9am Check-in includes a generous continental breakfast and plenty of time to visit the exhibit area
9:00 Welcome and announcements
9:15 “From Depression, Divorce and Disease to Determined, Divine Intervention and Direction” by Keynote Speaker, Allison Toepperwein founder of Lit Within
10:00 Interactive exercise break with chair yoga by Yoga Accessible For All
10:15 Plenary session on “Research & Treatment Advances” by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, APDA Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
11:15
Breakout A – “Nutrition Issues” by Jesi Hirsch, RN, Founder of RN Patient Advocates of Madison
Breakout B – “How to Stay at Home” by Tanya Sutton, Director of Operations at Senior Helpers
12noon Light but gourmet lunch with conversation starters so you can share experiences with old and new friends at your table
1:15 Interactive exercise break
1:30
Breakout A – “The Business of PD” by Debby Deutsch, Principal and Board Certified Patient Advocate at Patient Care Partners, and Anna Dontje, Associate at Haskins Short and Brindley
Breakout B – “Parkinson’s Disease 101: Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Laura Bunyan Dent, Neurologist in the Movement Disorders Program.
2:15 Visit the exhibitors and enjoy a healthy snack
2:45 “Living Well with Parkinson’s Panel Discussion” by Allison Toepperwein; Dr. Laura Bunyan Dent; Greg Chesmore, PD Care Partner; and moderated by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert
3:45 – 4:00 Closing remarks by Rachel Wilberding, Executive Director of APDA Wisconsin
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