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, September 19. Space is limited.

LocationCedars-Sinai Medical CenterHarvey Morse AuditoriumSouth Tower

Enter building on Gracie Allen Drive. Take elevator to Plaza Level and follow signs to Harvey Morse Auditorium.

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Please note that we are unable to validate for parking in the Medical Office Towers (East and West) parking structures.

We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you.

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More than Just a Movement Disorder: Understanding the Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s DiseaseA Free Conference for Patients, Families and Caregivers

Saturday, September 24, 20111 – 4 p.m.

Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHarvey Morse Auditorium8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles

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Agenda (Conference Speakers continued)

Frisca Yan-Go, MDMedical Director, UCLA Sleep Disorders Center & Laboratory Professor in Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLADr. Yan-Go’s is the Medical Director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Laboratory where she collaborates with teams on breathing and cardiovascular control in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In her position as co-director of the UCLA Center for Autonomic Disorders, she also works closely with the Department of Neurology and the Sleep Disorders Laboratory. Dr. Yan-Go’s studies have resulted in a series of significant findings on brain injury and her research focus is centered on Sleep Apnea and Imaging, Insomnia and inflammation, Dysautonomia in Women, and Sleep Disorders in Children. Her clinical interests are just as numerous and focus on Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction, Headache, and Sleep Disorders.

BA MacCormac, OTROccupational Therapist, Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Neurological RehabilitationBA MacCormac has been an occupational therapist with the out-patient neurological rehabilitation program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center since 2006. She is also a member of the Cedars Wellness Promotion Council. She is the former CEO of MacCormac & Associates, Inc. a Home Health Rehabilitation and Wellness Education company. Her added training in ballet and as an ice dancer has helped her create a distinct holistic treatment approach with an emphasis on the client’s quality of life that extends beyond the clinical setting to home and community activities.

Laura Karlin is the Artistic Director of Invertigo Dance Theatre. She founded Invertigo in 2007. She choreographs for the company, manages its day-to-day operations and teaches dance classes for everyone from professionals to beginners who swear they can’t dance (they can). She and Linda began talking about a dance class for people with PD in 2009 and she has participated in Dance for PD® workshops in both Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

Andrea Hodos is a local dance artist, the director of Moving Torah, a certified Pilates instructor and the owner of Moving Body Pilates. For the past four years, she has been working with clients who are managing Parkinson’s Disease in their lives. She is a member of the Pilates for PD Group run through the Parkinson’s Center of Oregon at OHSU, which gives her access to the most current research on Pilates and PD. In August 2010, she participated in the Dance for PD® workshop of the Mark Morris Dance Group/Brooklyn Parkinson Group.

Linda Berghoff has danced recreationally all of her life. When she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 5 years ago, the diagnosis struck a blow at her most beloved activity. She continued to stay active and take dance classes. While in NYC visiting her children, she found out about the Dance for PD program and received teacher training both in Brooklyn and LA. She is proud to collaborate with Invertigo to bring an invaluable program that promotes body awareness, balance and joy to people living with PD.

Sofia Klass performs with Invertigo, as well as teaching for their InvertED programs at Inner-City Arts and acting as Company Manager. She is also a certified Pilates instructor. Sofia is inspired by nature, music, traveling, animals and her amazing family and friends. In her own work Sofia is interested in the conversations between dance and other artistic genres. She has participated in Dance for PD workshops in both Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

Conference Speakers Michele Tagliati, MD Vice Chairman of Neurology and Director of Movement Disorders, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Dr. Tagliati is a clinician and clinical researcher investigating advanced therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and other movement disorders. He helped to pioneer management of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders in the United States.

Dr. Tagliati is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and is co-author of the patient reference book Parkinson’s Disease for Dummies. Dr. Tagliati has received research grants from various agencies and Foundations. He has lectured at conferences and academic institutions around the world and is one of the premier educators of deep brain stimulation management. He currently serves as teaching faculty on DBS programming at the American Academy of Neurology annual meetings. Dr. Tagliati also serves in the Scientific Advisory Board of the Parkinson Alliance and as Associate Editor of Movement Disorders, the official journal of the International Movement Disorders Society.

12 p.m. Registration and Light Refreshments

12:45 p.m. Introduction and Program Overview Linda O’Connor, LCSW Coordinator, APDA Information and Referral Center

1 p.m. Overview of the Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Michele Tagliati, MD

1:50 p.m. Sleep and Sleep Disorders of Parkinson’s Disease Frisca Yan-Go, MD

2:40 p.m. Break

2:50 p.m. Out-Patient Rehabilitation: Learn How to Reduce Stress, Strain and Pain BA MacCormac, OTR

3:30 p.m. Dancing Through Parkinson’s Laura Karlin, Andrea Hodos, Linda Berghoff, Sofia Klass

4 p.m. Closing Remarks

While motor symptoms such as tremor, slowness of movement and difficulty with walking are most commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD), recent research has increased our understanding of the non-motor symptoms of PD such as depression, problems with sleep, and changes with memory and other thought processes. This conference will focus on increasing understanding of these non-motor symptoms that have been shown to have a much greater impact on quality of life for both the person diagnosed with PD and their family members.

The conference will begin with a general description of the non-motor symptoms as well as current strategies for management and treatment. This will be followed by an in-depth discussion of one of the non-motor symptoms of PD which is sleep disturbance. This presentation will begin with information on the general nature of sleep followed by more detailed information on PD related sleep problems. Next, the focus will shift to a presentation on the role of occupational, physical and speech therapy in helping to improve and better manage many of the non-motor symptoms including fatigue and pain.

The conference will conclude with an interactive presentation by a unique community program on the way in which dance can promote balance, body awareness and stress management for anyone diagnosed with PD as well as family members.

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 September 19.

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