The Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) is hotsting its annual conference both in person and virtually again this year. The program features a highly sought-after group of PD experts, movement disorder specialists, neurophysical therapists, and other experts who will guide an information and resource-packed day. Everyone is welcome to learn about Parkinson’s, its impact, and options for living well. Attendees will receive a recording after the event. Keep reading for all the details.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
The Keynote speaker will be Kat Hill. Diagnosed with YOPD at 48, Kat turned to building a life based on the principles of gratitude and joy. Since then, she has dedicated her life to helping others find the same deep level of joy and wellness. She speaks all over the world for the World Parkinson Congress and the Davis Phinney Foundation, runs a podcast called PD Lemonade, creates art, and recently co-authored her first book, Being Well with Chronic Illness.
Several Northern California movement disorder specialists, speech and physical therapists, other healthcare professionals, and people with PD will also be speaking and answering questions. See the agenda below.
REGISTRATION
Early bird registration $40 is per person until September 30. Registration includes lunch, snacks, prizes, an exhibit hall of resources, and the opportunity to connect with the Parkinson’s community.
Early bird virtual registration is $25 per person.
To register, PANC conference webpage, or call 916-357-6641.
Online sales for in-person tickets ends at 5 pm on October 17, with limited availability for ticket sales at the door.
AGENDA (Subject to change)
- Registration & Vendor Tables open at 8am
- Welcome & Introductions begin at 9am
- Approaches to Care Partnering – Lisa Mooney, LCSW
- Keynote – Kat Hill, person with young onset PD
- Tailoring Speech & Swallow Techniques – Susan Whitaker, CCC-SLP
- Morning Break & Vendor Tables
- Movement Break – Kathy Van Hoof
- GI/GU & Pelvic Health Strategies – Avani Parikh, PT, WCS
- Psychology of Parkinson’s: Living Well Today & Tomorrow – Eric Egli, PhD
- Fund-a-Need
- Lunch & Vendor Tables
- Laughter with “JoeyC”
- Revisiting Dopamine – Norika Malhado-Chang, MD
- Panel Discussion: Innovation Advancements that Help – Moderated by Suketu Khandhar, MD; Panelists – Will Newby, Dot Boyd, & More
- Movement Break – Ignite Neuro Fitness
- Panel Discussion: Movement Disorder Neurologists Q&A – Moderated by Norika Malhado-Chang, MD; Panelists – Suketu Khandhar, MD; Nick Thakur, DO; Ehsan Hadi, MD; Mai Vuong, MD
- Closing Remarks & Vendor Tables close at 3pm
ATTENDING IN PERSON
The Roebbelen Center @the Grounds
Placer County Fairgrounds
700 Event Center Dr., Roseville, CA 95678
INFORMATION
For more information, including hotel options and a map to the venue, visit the PANC conference webpage, email allison@communityeventco.com.
For sponsorship and exhibitor information, contact Jan Whitney at jan@panctoday.org.