Sept. 29th, 2011 is an important day in Spartanburg, SC for patients with Parkinson’s disease and the community. Dr. Mark Stacy, Professor of Neurology and Assoc. Dean of Clinical Research at Duke Medical Center in NC will be in Spartanburg, SC to share his expert knowledge on “How to Live Well with Parkinson’s Disease.” This informative event will be held at the Chapman Cultural Center from 1:30-3:00 PM in the David Reid Theatre. Everything you need to know about this event is detailed below.
Title of Event: “How to Live Well with Parkinson’s Disease”
Presenter: Dr. Mark Stacy: Professor of Neurology & Associate Dean of Clinical Research at Duke University Medical Center (former Dr. of Muhammad Ali)
Venue: Chapman Cultural Center in the David Reid Theatre: 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 29th, 2011 1:30-3:00 PM
Everyone is invited to attend: Patients, Caretakers, Retirement Community Coordinators, Therapists and Other Support Providers
Other happenings at this free event will include:
Movement/Dance Class demonstration with Parkinson’s patients led by Carlos Agudelo of Ballet Spartanburg Q & A with Dr. Stacy Information Fair
Additional Separate Venue (TBA) for another discussion by Dr. Stacy on “Specific Treatment and Research Needs” 4:00-5:30 PM
To participate in this additional discussion email Lisa Cox at [email protected] in advance.
Attend these informative talks to learn more about Parkinson’s disease, and how other therapies such as Exercise, Massage Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music and Art Therapy, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy can help in the treatment of this disease.
Sponsors for this Parkinson’s Awareness Day include: Spartanburg Pd Support Group, Greenville PD Support Group, Ballet Spartanburg, The Arts Partnership, The Spartanburg Regional Foundation, and the Friends of the Library.
If you have Parkinson’s disease or if you know someone who has Parkinson’s, please plan to attend this important event, and tell others who may be interested in attending!
Source:
Parkinson’s patient living in Spartanburg, SC
Attendee of Spartanburg, SC PD Support Group
Attendee of Landrum, SC PD Support Group