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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2007
CONTACT:
Lillian Scenna, LSW
Parkinson’s Program Manager
(207) 781-1735
1-800-832-4116
E-MAIL: scennl@mmc.org
5th Annual Parkinson's
Awareness Conference
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brochure [PDF]
In celebration of World Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month,
MaineHealth, and the Maine Chapter of the American Parkinson
Disease Association and the Maine Parkinson Society are pleased
to present an educational meeting for people with Parkinson's.
All who are touched by this disease are invited to attend.
Friday, April 20, 2007
9:30AM – 3:30
PM
Sheraton, South Portland
$25/person (includes
lunch)
FEATURED SPEAKERS —
Richard H. Myers, PhD Medical Geneticist,
Professor of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine
and APDA Scientific Advisory Board Member. Dr. Myers will discuss
genetic studies in Parkinson's disease and his study known as
the "GenePD" that involves
an international collaboration of twenty clinical centers in
Parkinson's disease."
Steve Donahue, “When
the Road Ends the Journey Begins - Crossing the Deserts of
Change." As a young
man Steve Donahue attempted to cross the Sahara Desert. He learned
from his adventure that life can be like a journey over shifting sands,
especially times of transition or challenge. Steve will
share his captivating story and his Rules of
Desert Travel to inspire and guide you on your
own quest whether it is coping with Parkinson’s, caring
for a loved one or simply searching for more
meaning in your daily life.
Iris Selig, MA, LCPC, in “A Workshop
for Crossing the Deserts of Change.” A follow-up
session to ground the metaphors introduced by Steve Donahue
in his keynote speech. What is your desert and how are
you crossing it? Find your own inner compass and identify
what can help you on the journey with your own or a loved one’s
life with Parkinson’s. Iris Selig, MA, LCPC, with
Steve Donahue’s permission, has created this workshop
which is based on his book, Shifting
Sands: A Guidebook for Crossing the Deserts of Change.
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