February 19 & 20, 2025: Two days of learning, activities, and inspiration featuring top experts
NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is pleased to announce that registration is open for its third annual APDA Virtual Parkinson's Conference. Following the overwhelming success of its first two years – which combined saw over 6,000 registrants – APDA will once again host this special two-day free virtual conference for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their care partners on February 19 and 20, 2025. The 2025 APDA Virtual Parkinson's Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage will provide a fantastic opportunity for people impacted by PD to hear firsthand from leaders in PD treatment and research, as well as enjoy important opportunities to connect with other members of the PD community for support, inspiration, and guidance.
Specially curated to educate, empower, and engage the PD community, the third annual APDA Virtual Parkinson's Conference will be an exciting two days of learning and inspiration. This free event exemplifies APDA's mission to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest.
"APDA is steadfastly committed to improving the lives of all those affected by Parkinson's disease by providing a wide range of programs, resources, education, and support," states Leslie A. Chambers, President & CEO, APDA. "With the APDA Virtual Parkinson's Conference, we are offering a unique platform for participants from across the country and beyond to gain insights, share experiences, and build a stronger, more informed Parkinson's community."
Over the course of the two days, the 2025 APDA Virtual Parkinson's Conference will offer a robust selection of options, making it easy to select the presentations and engaging breakout sessions that are most interesting and relevant for each participant.
Conference Highlights:
- 20+ incredible speakers! From leading medical experts to people with PD who will share their experiences, you'll enjoy a rich blend of expertise and insights.
- Ample opportunities for live Q&As – bring your questions!
- Concurrent breakout sessions, so you can choose the topics you're most interested in.
- No cost to attend!
Topics Overview:
- New PD Treatments on the Horizon
- Emergency Preparedness & PD
- Together, Not Alone: The Power of Connection & Care
- Voices of Parkinson's – Real Life, Real Talk
- Pain Management in PD
- Falls Management: How to Avoid Falling Head Over Heels With PD
- How Palliative Care Can Help People Living With PD
- Fun, interactive activities including improvisation, creating music, journaling, and balance and strength building
- And much more!
The full, detailed conference agenda and speaker information and bios are available at http://www.apdaparkinson.org/Engage2025.
"We are excited to bring the APDA Virtual Conference back for the third year in a row," says Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, Chief Mission Officer, APDA. "We understand the importance of making credible information and resources available to everyone impacted by Parkinson's, no matter where they live. By offering virtual programs like this one, we're reaching more people who need us, including those who face obstacles like mobility challenges, geographic isolation, or busy schedules that make attending in-person events difficult."
The program will run approximately 12:00pm – 4:00pm ET each day (9:00am – 1:00pm PT).
This conference is made possible in part thanks to generous support from Gold Sponsor, Lilly.
Registration for the 2025 APDA Virtual Parkinson's Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage is free and open now. See the full event agenda, speaker information, and more by visiting http://www.apdaparkinson.org/Engage2025. Questions about registration can be directed to apda@apdaparkinson.org or 800-223-2732.
About the American Parkinson Disease Association:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson's disease (PD) and works tirelessly to assist the more than one million people with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $282 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and end this disease. To join in the fight against Parkinson's disease and to learn more about the support APDA provides nationally through a network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, as well as a national Research Program and Centers for Advanced Research, please visit us at http://www.apdaparkinson.org.
Media Contact
Eloise Caggiano, American Parkinson Disease Association, 718-737-8151, ecaggiano@apdaparkinson.org, https://www.apdaparkinson.org/
SOURCE American Parkinson Disease Association
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