Parkinson Disease: Promising Developments in Management Saturday October 16th 1-4 pm Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Registration

This conference is open to the public and is free. Complimentary refreshments and parking will be provided. To register, please call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771) or visit www. cedars-sinai.edu/calendar.

Please RSVP by Monday October 11. Space is limited.

Location

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Harvey Morse Auditorium

South Tower

8700  Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles

Parking

Validated self-parking at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center available at:

Parking Lot 1,2 and 4

Please note that we are unable to validate parking at Medical Office Towers (East and West)

Parking Structure

Conference Overview

The understanding of Parkinson’s disease (PD) management and treatment is constantly evolving and progressing. Ongoing research efforts continue to seek out better, more effective treatment and ultimately a cure.

This public conference will address new avenues of Parkinson’s disease research related to slowing disease
progression. It will also cover current and future treatments and physical therapy approaches aimed at improving

functioning and quality of life.

The conference will begin with a review of the latest research related to neuroprotection. Neuroprotection is defined as the prevention of further cellular damage to neurons in the brain of individuals with PD. Successful neuroprotection may slow or stop the progression of the disease. The search for neuroprotective agents has become a high priority among researchers, and there have been numerous studies in this area. This topic will be followed by a discussion of the currently available treatments for PD, as well as new treatments on the horizon.

The conference will conclude with a review of research into physical therapy interventions that have shown promise for the management of PD symptoms. Each presentation will be followed by a brief question-and-answer period.

If you or someone you know has Parkinson’s, please plan to attend by registering before October 11.