Living Well with MS and Parkinson’s Disease Update

FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION SEMINAR: Living Well with MS and Parkinson’s Disease Update 
 

Friday, November 6, 2009
Sanford Schroeder Auditorium
Vendors: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Evening Sessions: 6:30 p.m.

Select 1 of 2 options:

Option 1 -- Living Well with MS

Q&A with: Carrie Smith, Dr. Jerome Freeman, Sanford Clinic Neurologist and Sara Hutton, Sanford PharmD

Carrie and Dave Smith
Carrie has always loved country music and started singing professionally at the age of ten. After college she headed to Nashville where she met her husband Dave Smith, a passionate guitar player. Carrie and Dave toured together for six years after they were married. After their daughter was born, Carrie’s health began to decline. Excruciating leg pain, dizziness, and paralysis eventually led her to a neurologist, who diagnosed her with relapsing Multiple Sclerosis. Carrie decided from the start to take control of the disease. With Dave’s support, Carrie now focuses on what’s most important: being a mother, a wife, and a musician. Carrie takes time to spread awareness about
MS, treats each day as a gift, and takes nothing for granted. Dave has learned to deal with the uncertainty of his wife’s condition, he picks up the slack when she’s fatigued and gains strength in her unwavering hope and perseverance.

Option 2: Parkinson's Disease Update

Joan Gardner, RN and Rose Wichmann, PT, Struther’s Parkinson’s Center in Golden Valley, MN

Joan Gardner, RN, BSN is a nurse clinician who is recognized for her clinical expertise in nursing care of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. She is the voice of the NPF 1-800 phone line and has co-authored several
publications, including the TULIPS program, an educational toolkit for senior
organizations and residential facilities.

Rose Wichmann, PT is a recognized speaker and author/coauthor on topics in Physical Therapy management in Parkinson’s disease. Rose is currently involved in several regional and national efforts designed to improve Parkinson’s education and awareness for family care partners, long term care facilities, and rural outreach areas.

Call (605) 333-4444 to register for the event.