American Parkinson Disease Association, Washington Chapter

This event has already occured. If you were not able to join us, you can listen to a podcast of the presentation at Seattle Public Library website.

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Seattle Public Library
Seattle, WA

Speaker:

• Hojoong (Mike) Kim, MD, Acting Assistant Professor, Dept of Neurology, University of Washington
  ”New Treatments in the Pipeline for Parkinson's Patients“

This event has already occured.

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
11:30am - 3:00pm

Virginia Mason Medical Center
Lindeman Pavilion
Volney Richmond Auditorium
1201 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Speakers:

• John Roberts, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist
  “Medical Management of Parkinson's Disease”
• Maria Gunther, PA-C, Neurosurgery
  “Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease”
• Roberta Kelley, MS, CCC, COM, Speech Language Pathologist
  “The Speech Pathologist's Role in Helping People with Parkinson's Disease”

Thursday, October 14, 2010
11:00am - 2:30pm

Swedish Medical Center
Cherry Hill Conference Center
(Conference Rooms A,B)
500 17th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Speakers

• Peter Nora, MD — Neurosurgeon, Swedish Medical Center
  "DBS for Parkinson's Disease"
• Eugene May, MD — Neuro-Opthamologist, Swedish Medical Center
  "Visual Changes in Parkinson's Disease"
• Tim Seiwerath, RYT — Certified Yoga Instructor
  "Yoga Break"
• Peggy Shortt, ARNP — Swedish Medical Center
  "An Update from the 2010 World Parkinson Congress"

September 17, 2010
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Courtyard Marriott - Mount Saint Helens Room
1515 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA

Innovative Therapies for the Treatment of Common Movement Disorders: including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia

A discussion on the comprehensive approach to treatment with exercise, lifestyle management, medications and surgical interventions.

Speakers

• Dr Patrick Hogan, Neurologist, Puget Sound Regional Movement Disorders clinic

September 9, 2010
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Red Lion Hotel Yakima Center
607 E Yakima Ave
Yakima, WA

Speakers:

• Dr Susie Ro, Movement Disorders Neurologist Swedish Neuroscience Institute
• Dr Ryder Gwinn, Neurosurgeon Swedish Neuroscience Institute

Registration: 2:00 pm

RSVP 1-877-438-3574
Or online http://www.medtronicdbs.com/parkinsons/education/index.htm

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
11:00am - 2:30pm

Mount Baker Room
Skyline at First Hill
725 Ninth St, Seattle WA

Speakers

• Dr. Ali Samii, Movement Disorder Specialist, University of Washington
  "An Overview of Treatment Options for PD"
• Dr. Kris Rhoads, Neuropsychologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center
  "Preventing Burnout — Tips for the Caregiver and
  Care-Receiver"
• Wendy Woolsey, Music Therapist
  "Music Therapy for PD"

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm

Evergreen Hospital, Tan Room 101
Kirkland, WA

Speakers

• Dr. Monique Giroux, Movement Disorder Specialist, Booth Gardner Parkinson's Disease Center
  "Motivation For Change." Be successful with lifestyle changes important in your Parkinson's health
• Sierra Farris PA, Booth Gardner Parkinson's Disease Center
  "Exercise And PD — Where To Start"
• Lisa Ireland, Speech Therapist, Booth Gardner Parkinson's Disease Center
  "What's New In Speech And Swallowing"

Family, caregivers and others interested in deep brain stimulation (DBS) are welcome to attend.

Friday, June 4, 2010
9 a.m. to Noon

Education and Conference Center
James Tower
Swedish Medical Center/Cherry Hill , 550 17th Ave., Seattle WA 98122

Patients who have undergone or are interested in deep brain stimulation — and their caregivers — are invited to attend this free and informative event at Swedish medical Center.

Location:

MindMoves Feldenkrais Institute
1540 140th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98005

Dates:

Rediscover Your Smile
Sunday April 25, 2:30-4:30 pm

Speak and Be Heard
Sunday May 2, 2:30-4:30 pm

Improve Swallowing
Sunday May 16, 2:30-4:30 pm

These three workshops are for people with Parkinsons, and anyone else who would like to enjoy increased ease and efficiency!

Friday, April 9, 2010
Registration: 11:30 AM
Program: 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Puget Sound Healthcare Center
4001 Capital Mall Drive SW
Olympia, WA 98502

Speakers

• Kevin F. Connolly, MD, Neurologist
  Northwest Nueromuscular Associates
• Peggy O'Neil Shortt, ARNP — DBS Coordinator
  Swedish Neuroscience Institute