Presents

7th Annual Southeastern Parkinson Disease Conference 
October 12 - 14, 2012
Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia

2011 - 2012 Conference Committee

Atlanta will once again become the international focus on Parkinson Disease as the Georgia Parkinson's Association presents its 7^th Annual Southeastern Parkinson Disease Conference (SPDC).  The SPDC was held in Rome, Georgia for the first four years and moved to Atlanta in 2010.  The SPDC has drawn attendees from all across the United States.  What began as a local education symposium in 2006, is now an internationally recognized conference drawing attendees from all across the United States, Canada and Europe.

This year, the National Parkinson Foundation/Georgia will hold the conference at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.  The Conference will begin on Friday, October 12^th with a “Meet & Greet” reception from 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  In addition to the reception, there will be pre-conference classes available for new attendees and those who are newly diagnosed. This year's focus on on movement and complimentary therapies.

The main conference will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, October 13^th and will include sessions by Medical Professionals and “Patient Experts”.  Conference sessions include sessions on family issues, treatment options, non-motor aspects, clinical trials participation and advocacy.  There will also be a special tract for care partners.  Many of the sessions will be presented from both the Professional and Patient views. 

Full Conference Registration is only $79.00 per person before September 15th or $99.00 per person September 15th and after and includes the following meals as well as all conference activities:  Friday “Meet & Greet” Reception; Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; and Sunday Breakfast and Lunch.

Mail-In Registration Form: Call 706-413-3264 and we will send you one!

• FULL CONFERENCE (before September 15, 2012) includes all conference
  activities - $79.00
• FULL CONFERENCE (September 15, 2012 or after) includes all conference activities - $99

Hotel Reservations can be made online or by calling 770-997-1100 and asking for the “Parkinson’s Conference” rate.  A special room rate of $85.00 per night has been arranged with the Sheraton Gateway Hotel.  All conference activities will take place at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 1900 Sullivan Road, Atlanta, GA

Reserve Rooms online:  http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/Georgiaparkinsondiseaseassociation

Conference Highlights

Special Tracts for Young Onset, Movement Activities, Complimentary Therapies, Research & Care Partners

New Programs:

• Navigating Social Security Disability
• Short term & Long Term Disabilty
• Cognitive Issues
• Aroma Therapy
• PWR: Parkinson's Wellness & Recovery
• Feldenkraise Movment
• Tango for Parkinson's

Popular Returning Programs:

• Newly Diagnosed
• Medication Managment
• Ask the Doctor
• New & Emerging Therapies
• Surgical Options for Parkinson's Treatment
• Advocacy
• Clinical Research Participation
• Speech & Swallowing
• Laughter Therapy

Plus:

The Recovery Room:  Massage Therapy, Reiki, Bio Mat Experience

Night Owls Suite:  Hospitality Suite open from 8pm - 8am

Meet & Greet Reception:  Great time to meet new people and reconnect with friends

Saturday Night Dinner & Dance:  The MASKED FACE BALL - A Mardi-Gras style party with live music