Date: Saturday Sept. 18th Time: 9am-3pm Place: Strong Museum 1 Manhattan Square Presented by University of Rochester Neurology MIND Unit & Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate NY, an independent chapter affiliate of NPF Agenda 8:30-9:15am Check-in/late registration 9:15-9:30am Welcome 9:30-10:30am An Overview of Parkinson's Disease & Management - Penelope Hogarth, MD - University Of Rochester 10:35-11:05am Current Research for Parkinson's Disease Timothy Counihan, MD, PhD - University of Rochester 11:05-11:20am Break 11:20-12:00pm An Update on Surgical Interventions for Parkinson's Disease Robert Maciunas MD - Chair. Neurosurgery Dept. University of Rochester 12:00-12:35pm LUNCH SESSION 1 GROUP 1 BOX LUNCH IN ACTIVITY ROOM C GROUP 2 "MAN'S BEST FRIEND" - David Timerman, CNYPSG, and Reggie-AUDITORIUM 12:40-1:15pm LUNCH SESSION 2 GROUP 1 "MAN'S BEST FRIEND" - David Timerman, CNYPSG, and Reggie-AUDITORIUM GROUP 2 BOX LUNCH IN ACTIVITY ROOM C BREAK-OUT SESSIONS: EACH ATTENDEE TO CHOOSE ONE SESSION FROM EACH TIME BLOCK 1:20-1:50pm A1 Emotional and Cognitive Aspects of Parkinson's Disease - Peter Como, PhD, University of Rochester A2 Your Parkinson's Disease Check-Up: Are You Ready? - Irenita Flynn Gardiner, RN University of Rochester 1:55-2:25pm B1 The Role of Exercise in Parkinson's Disease - Cathy Leonard, PT, Upstate Physical Therapy, Pittsford, New York B2 Issues for the Caregiver - Judy Brekenridge, Well Spouse Foundation, Rochester, new York 2:30-3:00pm C1 Ease Into Your Day: Aids & Adaptive Equipment - Joe Gorden, Southside Apothecary, Rochester, New York C2 Overview of Community Resources - Sandra Schencke, Elder Care Specialist at ElderSource Rochester, New York VENDOR DISPLAYS AVAILABLE DURING BREAK TIMES FEE FOR PROGRAM AND LUNCH* $15.00 PER PERSON $25.00 PER COUPLE *(BOX LUNCH INCLUDED IN FEE FOR THE FIRST 250 RESERVATIONS) PRE REGISTRATION BY MAIL TO SEPT 12 INDICATE CHOICE FOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO PSGUNY, Inc. MAIL TO: PSGUNY, Inc. PO Box 23204 Rochester, New York 14692-3204 Questions CALL (716) 234-5355 Directions to Strong Museum, located in Downtown Rochester accessible from Interstate 490 From East: Take 490W to Exit 16 (Clinton Avenue Downtown) 1st traffic light Turn Right on Woodbury Blvd. Museum is straight ahead. From West Take 490E to Exit 15 (Inner Loop/South Avenue) Bear left for Inner Loop them right to exit at Monroe Ave. Turn left on Monroe. Museum is on the right. Limited free parking is available at the museum.