The Victory Summit Symposium - Saturday, February 7, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the UNLV Student Union at 4505 S Maryland Pwky, Las Vegas, NV 89154 - REGISTER HERE.
The Davis Phinney Foundation will hold a national event in Las Vegas, NV to energize, connect and unify the region’s Parkinson’s community. The University of Nevada School of Medicine statistics estimate more than 12,000 people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the Las Vegas metro area. So, this summit comes at a much needed time.
The Davis Phinney Foundation (whose namesake is the 1984 Olympic medalist and former pro cyclist, diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s in 2000 at age 40) Victory Summit in February will bring together internationally, nationally and locally recognized movement disorder experts to share the latest on research and treatments along with practical tools for living well today with Parkinson’s in the region. The event is free for every and anyone (although you do have to register).
People living with Parkinson’s, their care partners and family members are encouraged to come to the February 7th event. “Join us for an uplifting day of connection and community that will be filled with laughter, movement and memorable speakers. You’ll come away with a wealth of practical information about living well with Parkinson’s and with invaluable resources available to you in Nevada,” says Davis Phinney.
“I believe so strongly in what Davis Phinney Foundation’s mantra of “Live Well Today” and just want to share it with everybody in our community,” says Cidney Donahoo.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease nearly five years ago, this active Las Vegas area cyclist says the coming together of the Parkinson’s community in the area will create irreplaceable community bonds. “We need everyone to get out of the house, share a common experience, meet and strengthen the continuity of care in our community. Information and relationships are key to positivity and moving forward with life on a daily basis. “
The Victory Summit symposium will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the UNLV Student Union at 4505 S Maryland Pwky, Las Vegas, NV 89154. This event is presented in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
“The collaboration at The Victory Summit is an opportunity for the Parkinson’s community, including patients, caregivers and health professionals to come under one roof to discuss and improve on the best practices to treat and care for these patients,” says Dr. Ryan Walsh,
Director of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Program, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. “It is crucial to always be striving to improve the quality of life of those affected with Parkinson’s, both for caregivers and those with the disease.” This unique, interactive event will motivate attendees to take action and create a better quality of life for themselves now. Attendees will find information, inspiration and tools for living well at all ages and stages of Parkinson’s.
One attendee of The Victory Summit event in Jacksonville, Florida in January says, “I wasn’t feeling great that morning, which made it harder to get there, but it was worth it. The Victory Summit changed my life. My fears and hesitations subsided with the genuine camaraderie and support from others affected by Parkinson’s and the knowledge of how improve the way that I am living with Parkinson’s.”
Jamillah Ali-Rahman, Executive Director of the Friends of Parkinson’s of Las Vegas, says that is why her organization is lending its support. “We want to create a coalition and a collaborative effort and serve as an information resource center for anyone in the area’s Parkinson’s community. We love the concept of “living well today” and we want to be there to support everyone in the community.”
The Victory Summit – Las Vegas Highlights to Include:
- Joanne Hamilton, PhD, Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California on cognitive and non-motor symptoms
- Matt Ford, PT, PhD, Samford University on exercise
- Melanie Brandabur, MD, The Parkinson’s Institute on living well
- Peter Wayne, PhD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA on quality of life research
- Davis Phinney, cycling legend, founder of the Davis Phinney Foundation and Parkinson’s advocate – “Moments of Victory “
- Breakout Session Topics
- Deep Brain Stimulation, Strategies for the Care Partner, Pain, Fall Prevention, Sleep
- Disturbances, Managing Mood and Depression
- Interactive movement breaks and exercise sessions
Register here or for more information, visit the website: www.davisphinneyfoundation.org.
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