Conference Location

Sheraton Gateway Hotel

1900 Sullivan Road

Atlanta, GA 30337

Experience the newly renovated Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport, fresh from a recent multi-million dollar renovation, and boasting a whole new look and feel. Retreat to our updated and comfortable guest rooms, and settle into the cozy Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. Relax in our gleaming new lobby and enjoy a wonderful meal at 1900 Grill, our signature restaurant. Immerse yourself in a feeling of warmth unlike any other.
Stay connected with our new lobby “connection destination,” the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft, offering a secure and fun area to work or just hang out. Connect on our terminals or bring your laptop for complimentary wireless High Speed Internet Access.
Our complimentary airport shuttle (limited) picks you up from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport 1/2 mile away and continues when you enter our first-class service Atlanta hotel. Downtown Atlanta and its major attractions are only 10 minutes away, including the new Georgia Aquarium, Turner Field – home of the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta's new retail and entertainment district - Atlantic Station. The Georgia International Convention Center is two miles away.

Room Rate: $84.00/night
Ask for the Parkinson’s Conference Rate

Thank you to our 2011Sponsors

Your Logo Can be here for 2012!

Trussell & Associates Insurance Agency

In-kind-Sponsor

Wilkins Parkinson's Foundation

Promotional Partners:

APDA Information & Referral Center at Emory

NE Georgia Health System

Parkinson’s Assoc. of Alabama

Movers & Shakers

Parkinson’s Assoc. of the Carolina’s

Parkinson’s Action Network

Dunwoody Early Onset PD Group

Savannah Neurology

Harbin Clinic

Coosa Medical Group

For full list of sponsors visit

Presents

7th Annual Southeastern

Parkinson Disease Conference

October 12 - 14, 2012 * Atlanta, GA

The Southeastern Parkinson Disease Conference was created by people living with Parkinson's and their Care Partners for People living with Parkinson's and their Care Partners! Over the years it has become more than just your average conference. The SPDC has become internationally recognized as a top educational conference with a "family reunion" atmosphere!

Pictured above are members of the 2011 & 2012 Conference committees.

Conference Highlights

Laughter Therapy

New & Emerging Therapies

Impulse Control Issues

Cognitive Issues

Speech & Swallowing

Participating in Clinical Trials

Deep Brain Stimulation

Ask Dr. Cooper!

"PWR: Parkinson's Wellness & Recovery"

Research: Dance for Parkinson's

Social Security Disability Issues

Long Term Disability Issues

Aroma Therapy

Reiki Therapy

Massage Therapy

Young Onset Programs

Care Partners Programs

Complimentary Therapies

Movement Workshops

Medication & Research Programs

Patient & Caregiver Led Sessions:

Plus “Meet & Greet” Reception, Hospitality Suite, the "Masked Face Ball" Dinner and Dance and
Onsite Massage Sessions

Conference Faculty

Professional Faculty

Marion Evatt, MD - Emory

Alan Freeman, MD - Emory

Marina Gilman, CCC-SLP - Emory

Madeline Hackney, PhD - Emory

Lee Heyer, PhD - Georgia Neuroscience Institute

John Morgan, MD - GHSU

Dr. Cole Giller, MD - GHSU

Becky Farley, PhD -

Scott Cooper, MD - North Georgia Neurology

Pamela Atkins, JD - Atlanta

Emily Leek, CCC-SLP - West Georgia University

Yellow River Tai Chi Program

CJ Lowe - American Massage Therapy Association

Patient/Care Partner Experts

Rich London

Michael & Gretchen Church

Karl Robb

Angela Robb

Yogi Patel, MD

David & Judy Ashbaugh

Connie Ray

Linda Morgan, RPh

Sue Laux

Conference Committee

Pam & Bill MacAllister - Georgia

Connie & Willis Ray - Georgia

Steven Boyd - Georgia

Liz Molina, RN - Georgia

Roxie & Larry Langham - Alabama

Gretchen & Michael Church - Florida

Yogi Patel, MD - North Carolina

Linda Morgan, RPh - North Carolina

Sue Laux - Tennessee

James Trussell, SPDC Director - Georgia

REGISTRATION

Registration: $79.00 - Before September 15th

$99.00 - After September 15th and at the door.

Registration includes:

Friday night “Meet & Greet” Reception
Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sunday Breakfast & Lunch
All Conference Sessions and Activities

NPF Georgia - SPDC
PO Box 3211

Rome, GA 30164

Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel! 770-997-1100 & ask for the Parkinson's Conference Rate or register online at:

Contact Information:
Georgia Parkinson’s Association
James Trussell
Website:
Email:
Phone: 706-413-3264