Parkinson’s Disease Symposium 2024

The 16th annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium presented by the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute and The Parkinson's Foundation takes place Saturday, June 15, 2024. Ochsner neurologists, physical therapists and other healthcare specialists will share insights and expertise on topics like Parkinson's disease research and symptoms, improving quality of life and caring for caregivers.

Anyone is welcome.

The 16th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium

Saturday, June 15, 2024
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Benson Cancer Center, 6th floor River Room Terrace, 1515 River Road, New Orleans LA, 70121

Agenda (subject to change):

• 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast and registration
• 9 a.m. - Welcome remarks and housekeeping; Dom Thomas, MA, clinic coordinator

Morning session 1

• 9:05 a.m. - Interpreting your Parkinson’s disease symptoms; Sarah Breaux, MD, neurology
• 9:30 a.m. - Managing your Parkinson’s disease medications; Rachel Rhinehart, PA-C, neurology
• 9:55 a.m. - Surgical options for Parkinson’s disease; Lora Kahn, MD, neurosurgery
• 10:20 a.m. - Q & A, break, visit sponsors and exhibitors

Morning session 2

• 10:35 a.m. - Demonstration: Rock Steady Boxing; certified Rock Steady trainers
• 10:45 a.m. - Improving quality of life as Parkinson’s disease progresses; Susan Nelson, MD, palliative medicine
• 11:10 a.m. - Taking care of the caregiver; Anne Marie Savoy, LMSW, social worker
• 11:35 a.m. - Q & A, break, visit sponsors and exhibitors
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. – Lunch (provided)

Afternoon session 1

• 12:35 p.m. - Demonstration: Dance for Parkinson’s; New Orleans Ballet Association
• 12:45 p.m. - Genetics and Parkinson’s disease; Julia Staisch, MD, neurology
• 1:10 p.m. - New research in Parkinson’s disease; David Houghton, MD, neurology
• 1:35 p.m. - Q & A, break, visit sponsors and exhibitors

Afternoon session 2

• 1:50 p.m. - Demonstration: Parkinson’s Stretching; Ochsner neuro rehab team
• 2 p.m. - Parkinson’s disease therapies: LSVT BIG & LOUD; Alicia Cantrell, MCD, CCC-SLP, speech; Gabi Diaz, DPT, physical therapy
• 2:25 p.m. - Mood and memory in Parkinson’s disease; Anneliese Boettcher, PhD, neuropsychology
• 2:50 p.m. - Q & A, closing remarks; Dom Thomas, MA, clinic coordinator

Registration information will be available soon.