Events - Save the Date!

Tuesday, April 3rd 12pm - 2pm Resource and Information Forum

Quarry Hill FMI 207-921-6225 smiller@pbmc.org

Friday, April 6th 2pm-Forum Use of Aquatic Exercise for Individuals with PD at Maine Strong Balance Center, Scarborough

For more information, click: https://www.facebook.com/events/2135389743363771/

Maine Parkinson’s Awareness Conference

Saturday, April 28, 2018
7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn
5 Park St., Freeport, ME

Maine Medical Center Neuroscience Institute and MaineHealth are pleased to host the 2018 Parkinson’s Awareness Conference. This annual conference is focused on providing patients, families and caregivers resources, information and support. The event is free and will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Online registration is accepted at MMC.CourseStorm.com or you can call Debbie at 662-1509 or olived@mmc.org. Encourage friends and family impacted by Parkinson’s to join us on April 28 to learn about the latest medical research and developments from physicians, receive support and resources, and network and connect with others affected by Parkinson’s. Register today!

New Developments and Treatments in Parkinson’s Disease- What is the Evidence?

Agenda

7:30 am – 8:15 am
Registration
Coffee and light refreshments

8:15 am – 8:30 am
Welcome

8:30 am – 10:00 am
Ketogenic diet in Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Sarah Dodwell, MMC/MMP Neurologist

Yoga Laughter
Denise Macaronas, Certified Laughter Specialist

Focused ultrasound for Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Anand Rughani, MMC/MMP Neurosurgeon

10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break/ Coffee Refill/ Networking

10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cannabis and Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Roople Unia, EMMC Neurology Specialist

Rock Steady Boxing
Coastal Rehab

Introduction to Mindfulness
Mary Bitterauf, MaineHealth Program Manager

Vitamins and supplements in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Michael Kleinman, MMC/MMP Neurologist

Pipeline drugs for Parkinson’s disease
Dr. William Stamey, Mid Coast Medical Group, Neurologist

Maine Parkinson Society

Attn: Morgan Knox

359 Perry Road

Bangor, ME 04401

Phone: (207) 992-9978

Phone: (800) 832-4116

Fax: (207) 262-9908

Email:
info@maineparkinsonsociety.org

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