Parkinson's Disease - New Advances in Treatment and Understanding
Saturday, October 18, 2008
1 to 4 p.m.
The understanding of Parkinson's disease, development of new treatments and research into finding a cure is constantly evolving and progressing. This conference will address the topic of what is new in Parkinson's disease in the areas of treatment, management of symptoms and disease progression, and understanding how the disease affects mental and behavioral functioning.
The conference will conclude with information on a new physical therapy approach specifically designed for Parkinson's disease to help improve movement and daily functioning. Each presentation will be followed by a brief question-and-answer period.
Location
| Harvey Morse Auditorium |
| 8700 Beverly Blvd., South Tower, Plaza Level |
| Los Angeles , CA 90048 |
Agenda
| Noon | Registration and Complimentary Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. | Introduction and Program Overview Linda O' Connor, LCSW |
| 1 p.m. | What is New in Parkinson's Disease? Kapil D. Sethi, MD, FRCP |
| 2 p.m | Neuropsychology of Parkinson's Disease Dale S. Sherman, PhD |
| 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 3 p.m. | Physical Therapy and Training BIG Jeanine Odette Yip, DPT, NCS Claire McLean, DPT |
To register for this conference, please click here.
For an appointment, a second opinion or more information about Parkinson's disease management, please call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771).
