The American Parkinson Disease Association is hosting a Virtual Parkinson’s Conference on February 19 & 20. This FREE event is designed to educate, empower, and engage people with PD, care partners, friends, family, and anyone who wants to learn more.
Why should you join us?·
• More than 15 sessions and an amazing line-up of 20+ expert presenters and guests!
• Lots of opportunities for LIVE Q&A, so get your questions ready!
• Concurrent sessions let you choose the topics you’re most interested in.
• It’s free!*
Some highlights:
• New PD Treatments on the Horizon
• Emergency Preparedness & Parkinson’s
• Together, Not Alone: The Power of Connection & Care
• Voices of Parkinson’s – Real Life, Real Talk
• Pain Management & PD
• Falls Management: How to Avoid Falling Head Over Heels With PD
• How Palliative Care Can Help People with PD
• Fun, interactive activities including drumming, journaling, improv, and fitness
• And much more!
Agenda:
DAY ONE
- Keynote! New PD Treatments on the Horizon
- Emergency Preparedness & Parkinson’s
- Facilitating Conversations: Exploring Communication Aids for Parkinson’s
- Coping with a PD Diagnosis: Navigating Conversations, Grief, & Challenges
- Together, Not Alone: The Power of Connection & Care
- Improving Function with Assistive Technology
- Victory Drumming
- Improv for PD: Work & Wellness
- Voices of Parkinson’s – Real Life, Real Talk
DAY TWO
- Keynote! Pain Management & PD
- Expression Through Journaling
- Falls Management: How to Avoid Falling Head Over Heels With PD
- What to Expect When Hiring a Private-Duty Caregiver
- A.M.P. Class (Amplitude, Mental Agility, Power)
- How Palliative Care Can Help People with PD
- A Conversation With the Experts
- And more!
The conference runs from 12:00pm – 4:00pm ET each day (9:00am – 1:00pm PT).
Mark your calendars and register today!