Living with Parkinson’s Disease Patient Symposium

The “Living with Parkinson’s Disease” symposium is for patients and families living with Parkinson’s Disease. This event is hosted by the MUSC Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence. Educational sessions will be led by MUSC faculty and invited guest speakers.

Date: November 9, 2024

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Charleston Marriott Hotel
170 Lockwood Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29403

Cost: $25 per person
(Includes breakfast and lunch)

For questions, please email Tameka Burgess at burgess@musc.edu.

Registration

Check or money order is the only accepted method of payment. Please make checks payable to: MUSC Foundation, Murray Center and GEB #9168

No refunds for cancellation. Register early, space is limited!

Mail payment no later than October 15 2024, to:

MUSC Health Movement Disorders Program
208B Rutledge Ave.
MSC 108
Charleston, SC 29425

Agenda

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Registration and breakfast
9:00 - 9:05 a.m.	Welcome and Program Overview
9:05 - 9:40 a.m.	Keynote: "Interpreting your Parkinson's Disease Symptoms"
9:40 - 10:15 a.m.	"Improving Quality of Life as Parkinson's Disease Progresses"
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.	Panel Discussion: "Parkinson's Disease Symptoms, Disease Progression, and Treatment Options"
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.	Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.	PD Treatment and Symptoms Q & A
11:15 - 11:50 a.m.	"How to Safely Manage a Hospitalization with Parkinson's Disease"
11:50 - 12:20 p.m.	Panel Discussion: "Avoiding Loneliness"
12:20 - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch and Expo
1:00 - 1:15 p.m.	Interactive Exercise Session
1:15 - 1:50 p.m.	"Parkinson's Disease Research Update"
1:50 - 2:10 p.m.	Research Q & A
2:10 - 2:40 p.m.	Panel Discussion: "Taking Care of the Caregiver"
2:40 - 2:55 p.m.	Caregiving Q & A
2:55 p.m.	Closing Remarks