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Parkinson’s IQ + You in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19, 2024

Le Méridien Charlott 555 South McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19, 2024, for our free educational event designed for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. This in-person event features a program with sessions on navigating Parkinson's, managing care and learning about research participation. The accompanying Partner Expo includes information on treatment options and local resources for the Parkinson’s community.

The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) – Translating Discovery 78th Annual Meeting

Québec City Convention Centre 1000, boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Québec, Quebec City, Canada

The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) looks forward to the 78th Annual Meeting! They have selected the theme, “Translating Discovery” for the 78th AACPDM Annual Meeting that will take place October 23-26, 2024, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. AACPDM members are deeply committed to research, quality improvement, and advocacy in the care of individuals with childhood onset disability. The annual meetings celebrate this shared passion with presentations of our latest work. This year they want to place special emphasis on the journey of discovery from the bench all the way to implementation into everyday clinical practice. They are a unique academy with transdisciplinary representation, allowing for holistic, collaborative efforts to improve the care of this vulnerable population. We are all excited to see you in Quebec City!

Seeing Clearly with Lewy: How LSVT LOUD® and LSVT BIG® Treatments Can Help You Communicate and Move Better

Join us for an enlightening webinar designed specifically for individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and their care partners. We'll explore visual perceptual changes common in LBD, and how LSVT LOUD speech therapy and LSVT BIG physical/occupational therapy can help you manage the visual changes while also enhancing your communication and movement. In this webinar, we will discuss: Visual perceptual changes common in LBD Effects of LBD on communication and movement Benefits of LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG for improving communication and movement Adapting LSVT protocols to address visual perceptual changes Roles of speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists in an interprofessional team approach Our expert panel of allied health professionals will share their knowledge and answer your questions. You'll discover how these professionals work together to provide comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with LBD for years, this webinar will offer valuable insights to help you and your care partner navigate the challenges of LBD more effectively. Join us to learn how LSVT techniques can be adapted to address specific changes that occur with LBD to improve your daily functioning. Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical tools