LEADERS IN THE FIELDS OF PARKINSON’S RESEARCH AND TREATMENT TO SPEAK IN NAPLES

 LEADERS IN THE FIELDS OF PARKINSON’S RESEARCH AND TREATMENT TO SPEAK IN NAPLES, FLORIDA DURING PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH

 The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) is proud to host the Living Well with PD: Education Symposium on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in recognition of National Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

This event takes place from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hilton Naples (5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34103), and will feature leading experts in Parkinson’s research and treatment. Attendees have the opportunity to hear from medical specialists and health professionals about the latest advancements and strategies for living well with Parkinson’s Disease. PD Specialists to speak include:

SPECIALISTS PRESENTING:

● Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, Chief Mission Officer at American Parkinson Disease Association
● George Mandybur, MD, Neurosurgeon – Lee Physician Group’s Neurosurgery Program
● Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN, Professor of Neurology, Chief, Movement Disorders Division, University of Miami Health Systems
● Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, MD, Professor of Neurology University of Florida, Chief of Neurology Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

SYMPOSIUM TOPICS:

● Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD – Starting the Conversation: Sexuality and Parkinson’s disease
● George Mandybur, MD & Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN – Panel – Deep Brain Stimulation
● Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, MD – The Road Ahead: Emerging Strategies to Slow Parkinson’s Disease Progression

Dr. Ihtsham ul Haq & Mary C Schoeffel

“We are excited to bring together specialists in Parkinson’s Disease treatment,” said Mary C. Schoeffel, CFRE, Executive Director of the PASWFL. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for persons with PD, their care partners, family members, and support team of doctors and therapists to hear about best practices for successful outcomes, and to have the opportunity to have their questions answered.”

The program is open to the public and of special interest to persons with PD, their family members, care partners, and the medical community. Admission for the Symposium includes lunch and is $75. VIP admission is $125 and includes preferred seating. Registration closes on April 1, 2025. The event is sponsored by Sustainer: Sponsor Boston Scientific; Ambassador Sponsors: Abbott, and Medtronic; and Advocate Sponsors: Aqualane Research, Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care, Brightstar Care, Heart, Body & Mind Home Care, and Lee Health.

For over twenty-five years, PASWFL has provided effective programs and services that improve the quality of life, educate, enrich, and empower our Southwest Floridians touched by PD and related neurological diseases. Each week PASWFL offers more than 25 free programs and support groups for members with PD and their care partners. There are no fees associated with becoming a member; the membership application is available online at www.parkinsonassociationswfl.org . Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Tony Maglione & Joe Malfeo

For more information, visit ParkinsonAssociationSWFL.org or call 239-417-3465. Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida, 2575 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Suite 301, Naples, FL 34119.

IN CASE YOU GO
WHAT: Living Well with PD: Education Symposium
WHERE: Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34103
WHEN: Thursday, April 24, 2025, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
REGISTRATION: https://parkinsonassociationswfl.org/educationsymposium.html
COST: Registration for the program and lunch is $75. VIP registration is $125 and includes preferred seating. Complimentary valet parking is available.
INFORMATION: ParkinsonAssociationSWFL.org (239) 417-3465