Join Dr. Khashayar Dashtipour and a patient advocate for an insightful Q&A on the Subcutaneous Apomorphine Pump (Onapgo), a groundbreaking non-surgical treatment option for managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms.

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This educational seminar will discuss the latest medical breakthrough in managing Parkinson's disease - the subcutaneous pump infusion therapies. Learn about how this new nonsurgical device can help alleviate your Parkinson's symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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This educational seminar will discuss the latest medical breakthrough in managing Parkinson's disease - the subcutaneous pump infusion therapies. Learn about how this new nonsurgical device can help alleviate your Parkinson's symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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Renowned sleep specialist Dr. Ruchir Patel will discuss some common sleep related issues encountered in Parkinson's and other movement disorders, as well as in normal aging individuals including REM behavior disorder, insomnia, poor sleep, sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, limb jerking, etc. Drug therapy, supplements, cannabinoids, nonpharmacologic options, proper sleep hygiene, and latest available gadgets or devices will be discussed. Join this interactive hybrid interactive program and learn solutions to your common sleep issues.

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Dive deep into the connections between Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism & Dementia with insights from the Brain Bank Program led by Dr. Shill.

Dr. Shill will share key findings from 10 years of research on aging and neurodegenerative disorders. This is a rare chance to learn about the groundbreaking work happening in your own community!

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➡️ Dr. Marwan Noel Sabbagh is a board-certified neurologist specializing in Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases. With over 430 scientific articles and leadership in national Alzheimer’s trials, he is the editor-in-chief of Neurology and Therapy and author of several books, including The Alzheimer’s Answer and The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and completed neurology training at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Sabbagh has held key roles at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Banner Sun Health Research Institute and is currently Vice Chair at Barrow Neurological Institute.

➡️ Dr. Evidente is a movement disorders neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism, and dystonia. Noted for his expertise in deep brain stimulation and botulinum toxin therapy, he led the Deep Brain Stimulation program at Mayo Clinic from 2001 to 2012. A fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the Movement Disorders Society, he has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications.

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Dr. Marwan Sabbagh will be discussing cognitive issues in patients with Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism, and differentiate that from Alzheimer's disease and age-related forgetfulness. During the seminar, current drug therapies will be discussed, role of supplements in cognitive health, as well as role of exercise.

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Movement disorders neurologists Dr. Paarth Shah and Dr. Virgilio Gerald Evidente will be discussing in a panel discussion type of seminar the controversial issues regarding managing Parkinson’s at different stages.

The duo will discuss among others the following: (1) Should levodopa be started early or late in PD?; (2) Should elderly patients be put on dopamine agonists?; (3) How strong is the evidence for efficacy of supplements for PD?; (4) Are natural sources of levodopa better than synthetic levodopa pills?; (5) Can cannabis help PD symptoms and is it safe for PD?; (6) Should deep brain stimulation (DBS) be offered earlier in PD rather than later? If so, how early?

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