Join us for breakfast and educational sessions at the 12th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Patient and Caregiver Conference!
Saturday, August 9
7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wyndham Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, Missouri (Map)
Free event – registration required for each attendee.
Conference Agenda
7:45-8:15 a.m. – Check-In and Breakfast
8:15-9:15 a.m. – Session 1: Opening Keynote (TED Talk-Style)
- Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease, Dr. Bornali Kundu
9:15-9:45 a.m. – Break and Interactive Breakouts (30 min)
- Fireside Chat 1: "Caregiver's Corner: Navigating Daily Challenges"
- Fireside Chat 2: "PD 101: What Every Patient and Family Should Know"
- Interactive Option: "Stretching and Mobility for Parkinson's"
- OR: Attendees can visit vendor tables to explore Parkinson's Disease-friendly technology, mobility aids and assistive devices.
9:45-10:15 a.m. – Session 2
- Pump Therapies for Parkinson's Disease, Dr. Asma Malik
10:15-10:45 a.m. – Session 3
- Cognitive Issues and Driving with Parkinson's Disease, Dr. Eric Hart
10:45-11:15 a.m. – Break and Interactive Breakouts
11:15-11:45 a.m. – Session 4
- Pitfalls in the Management of Parkinson's Disease, Dr. Syed A. Shah
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Session 5
- Ask the Experts: Speakers will be available at designated tables for small group or 1:1 discussions.