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Friday, June 14, 2019
9:00 AM CDT
The Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association's biggest event of the year - a full day of education and strategies for living well with Parkinson's disease! This day is intended for anyone impacted by Parkinson's disease - a person with Parkinson's, a caregiver/spouse/partner, family members, friends and health professionals. For Healthcare Professionals: 4.4 Contact Hours will be offered by Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #22.
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Tai Chi and Balance Testing (open session) - Gym
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Exhibits/Vendors
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.—Quiet Room
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9 a.m. – Welcome Remarks – Bob Miller, Iowa APDA Board President
9:10 a.m. – Obstacle Warrior, Allison Toepperwein, American Ninja Warrior Contestant and Parkinson’s Advocate
10 a.m. – Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease: What Does it Mean for Me and My Family: Malia Rumbaugh, MS, LGC, Licensed Genetic Counselor, Indiana University School of Medicine
10:45 a.m. – Break/Visit Vendors/Transition to Breakout Sessions
11:15 a.m. –.Breakout Session 1
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Breakout Session 2
1:45 p.m. –Break/Visit Vendors/Transition to Worship Center
2:15 p.m. – Keep Laughing, A Parkinson’s Journey, James A, Autry, Author, Poet and former Fortune 500 Executive, PwP
3:00 p.m. – Emergency Room Usage & Hospitalizations with Parkinson’s Disease, Lynn K. Struck, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines
3:45 p.m. – Closing
Important information:
Online registration will close Friday, June 7th. Walk-in registration will be available.
The cost to attend is $15 for an individual and $25 for a person with Parkinson's and their caregiver (spouse/partner/professional caregiver/friend).
The cost to attend includes continental breakfast, sack lunch, and an afternoon snack.
CEUs: $20 fee for CEUs/Contact Hours, please add that cost to your registration cost if you want CEUs/Contact Hours. Continuing Education Contact Hours awarded by Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #22. You must attend the entire day and the approved sessions in order to receive contact hours. Certificates will be mailed to the participant by DMACC). ** Indicates Health Care Track on breakout session options
Contact Hours are free for UnityPoint Health Employees ONLY, you must use a UnityPoint email address when you register.
Lutheran Church of Hope
925 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Friday, June 14, 2019
Lutheran Church of Hope
925 Jordan Creek Parkway West Des Moines, IA
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Get in touch! or
2019 Iowa Parkinson's Disease Conference
Friday, June 14, 2019
Lutheran Church of Hope
925 Jordan Creek Parkway West Des Moines, IA
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Get in touch! or
2019 Iowa Parkinson's Disease Conference
Friday, June 14, 2019
Lutheran Church of Hope
925 Jordan Creek Parkway West Des Moines, IA
,
Get in touch! or