We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our generous sponsors and presenters for another informative and entertaining conference.
This years Tampa conference was held
Saturday, April 24, 2010
at
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel Tampa, Florida
Sponsored by University of South Florida and the PRF Center of Excellence,
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Program Chair Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos
The Parkinson Research Foundation presented a conference to share information about the PRF Center of Excellence at the University of South Florida, and to provide Parkinson's disease patients and caregivers in southern Florida with an opportunity to learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinson's disease that can enhance their lives. A secondary objective is to provide a forum for patients and caregivers to share their concerns and successes with Parkinson's experts and other local patients.
The 1-day program offered general session presentations throughout the day, exhibition sessions during the sponsored snack breaks, and a question and answer session at the end of the day for full interaction and discussion between participants and speakers.
Topics that were discussed at the conference included:
Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Intro to Wii as a Therapy Aid
New Treatment Strategies for Parkinson's Disease
Future Hope for Parkinson's Disease
Use It or Lose It
Advances in Surgery for Parkinson's Disease
Voice Aerobics
Nutrition and Parkinson's Disease
How do Support Groups Help
For more information about PRF or to register for our next conference to be held in Deerfield Beach,FL Monday November 1st 2010 please contact Ms. Rosa Seminario at rseminario@parkinsonresearchfoundation.org or call (800) 869-1551 ext. 0. Thank you for your interest and support.