American Parkinson Disease Association, Washington Chapter

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm

Red Lion Convention Center

Speakers

• Dr. Larry Elmer, Movement Disorder Specialist, Toledo University
  "Past, Present & Future Treatments of PD"
• Kay Abramowitz, Attorney
  "Estate Planning — including Wills & Trust, Estate & Inheritance taxes, Special Needs Trusts, and Planning for Medical Conditions"
• Jennifer Pate
  Washington State Registry Update

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!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm

Lindsay Gould Auditorium, Northwest Hospital
1560 North 115th St, Seattle WA 98133

Speakers

• Dr. Ron Young, M.D., Neurosurgeon
  "Surgical Options for Treatment of Parkinson's disease"
• Julie Trautman, Speech Therapist
  "Changes in Speech, Swallowing and Cognition related to PD"
• Tim Siewerth, Yoga Instructor
  "Yoga for PD"

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

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm

The Red Lion Hotel
N 1101 Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336

Speakers

• Dr. Susie Ro, Movement Disorder Specialist, Swedish Hospital Seattle WA
  "Medical & Surgical Management in PD"
• Laura Molu PT & Paul Pietzrak PT
  "Fall Prevention in PD"
• Marne Baca, Washington Parkinson's Disease Registry

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm

Red Lion Hotel Downtowner
1800 Fairview Ave., Boise ID 83702

Speakers

• Dr. Lauren Seeberger, Movement Disorder Specialist, Boise Idaho
  "Present & Future Treatments for PD"
• Marne Baca, Coordinator — Washington Parkinson Disease Registry
• Heather Robinson, Speech Therapist
  "Speech and Swallowing Treatment Options for PD"

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
11:00am - 1:00pm

Red Lion River Inn
700 N Division St., Spokane WA 99202

Speakers

• Dr. Jim Leverenz, Associate Professor, University of Washington
  "What they didn't tell you about Parkinson disease: non-motor complications"
• Dr. David Greeley, Neurologist, Spokane WA
  "Don't blame everything on Parkinson's disease. Other things to consider when you have problems"
• Lindy Wood, Pharmacist
  "Ask the Pharmacist: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions."

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
11:00am - 2:00pm

Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
1 Vineyard Way, Wenatchee WA 98801

Speakers

• Dr. Jeff Shaw, Neuro-Psychologist
  Booth Gardner Parkinson's Disease Center, Kirkland WA
  "Coping with Grief and Loss"
• Dr. John Roberts, Movement Disorder Specialist
  Virginia Mason Medial Center
  "Parkinson's disease – Past, Present and Future Treatments"

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm

Virginia Mason Medical Center, Volney Auditorium
1100 9th Ave, Seattle WA 98101

Speakers

• Dr. John Roberts, Movement Disorder Specialist
  "Parkinson's Disease; Past, Present & Future Therapies"
• Dr. Kris Rhoads, Neuro-Psychologist
  "Neuropsychological Changes in Parkinson's Disease: Cognition, Affect, and Sexuality"
• Ron Porter, Occupational Therapist
  "Driving with Parkinson's disease"