Rochestr, NY Symposium

[John Testa <johndon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Date: Saturday Sept. 18th
Time: 9am-3pm
Place: Strong Museum 1 Manhattan Square
Presented by University of Rochester Neurology MIND Unit & Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate NY, an independent chapter affiliate of NPF

Agenda
8:30-9:15am Check-in/late registration

9:15-9:30am Welcome

9:30-10:30am An Overview of Parkinson's Disease & Management - Penelope
Hogarth, MD - University Of Rochester

10:35-11:05am Current Research for Parkinson's Disease Timothy Counihan,
MD, PhD - University of Rochester

11:05-11:20am Break

11:20-12:00pm An Update on Surgical Interventions for Parkinson's
Disease Robert Maciunas MD - Chair. Neurosurgery Dept. University of
Rochester

12:00-12:35pm LUNCH SESSION 1
        GROUP 1 BOX LUNCH IN ACTIVITY ROOM C
        GROUP 2 "MAN'S BEST FRIEND" - David Timerman, CNYPSG,
and                  Reggie-AUDITORIUM

12:40-1:15pm LUNCH SESSION 2
        GROUP 1 "MAN'S BEST FRIEND" - David Timerman, CNYPSG,
and
Reggie-AUDITORIUM                                                 GROUP
2 BOX LUNCH IN ACTIVITY ROOM C

BREAK-OUT SESSIONS: EACH ATTENDEE TO CHOOSE ONE SESSION FROM EACH TIME
BLOCK

1:20-1:50pm     A1 Emotional and Cognitive Aspects of Parkinson's Disease -
Peter Como, PhD, University of Rochester

                A2 Your Parkinson's Disease Check-Up: Are You Ready? - Irenita 
Flynn
Gardiner, RN University of Rochester

1:55-2:25pm     B1 The Role of Exercise in Parkinson's Disease - Cathy
Leonard, PT, Upstate Physical Therapy, Pittsford, New York

                B2 Issues for the Caregiver - Judy Brekenridge, Well Spouse
Foundation, Rochester, new York

2:30-3:00pm     C1 Ease Into Your Day: Aids & Adaptive Equipment - Joe
Gorden, Southside Apothecary, Rochester, New York

                C2 Overview of Community Resources - Sandra Schencke, Elder Care
Specialist at ElderSource Rochester, New York

VENDOR DISPLAYS AVAILABLE DURING BREAK TIMES

FEE FOR PROGRAM AND LUNCH*
$15.00 PER PERSON $25.00 PER COUPLE
*(BOX LUNCH INCLUDED IN FEE FOR THE FIRST 250 RESERVATIONS)

PRE REGISTRATION BY MAIL TO SEPT 12
INDICATE CHOICE FOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO PSGUNY, Inc.

MAIL TO:
PSGUNY, Inc.
PO Box 23204
Rochester, New York 14692-3204

Questions CALL (716) 234-5355

Directions to Strong Museum, located in Downtown Rochester accessible
from Interstate 490

>From East: Take 490W to Exit 16 (Clinton Avenue Downtown) 1st traffic
light Turn Right on Woodbury Blvd. Museum is straight ahead.

>From West Take 490E to Exit 15 (Inner Loop/South Avenue) Bear left for
Inner Loop them right to exit at Monroe Ave. Turn left on Monroe. Museum
is on the right.

Limited free parking is available at the museum.