REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND.
PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 10.
 
Saturday, September 16, 2023
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch provided with registration.
City Limits Convention Center
2227 S. Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701
 
Questions? Call Executive Director Elaine Ptacek at 785-443-3439.
 
WHAT TO EXPECT
Pre-registration is required.
 
What happens if I don't pre-register?
Space is limited and priority is given to those who have pre-registered. If you do not pre-register, you may not be allowed entry if there isn't room. Additionally, you will not be provided with lunch.
 
Entry begins at 9 a.m. and the conference begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. All of the presentations and break-out sessions will take place in the same room, so find a comfortable seat and make yourself at home. Complimentary beverages will be available and lunch will be served at noon.
 
Four presentations from keynote speakers will take place over the course of the day. Breaks in the morning and afternoon will give you time to visit and stretch your legs. Additionally, two 15 minute breakout sessions will take place, led by Brenda Mazanec and Jerri Shuman. Brenda will lead a lesson on Rock Steady Boxing, which is also offered for free as part of Parkinson's Families weekly therapy classes in Colby. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and meet local, regional and national experts, visit vendor tables, meet our sponsors, movement and neurology specialists, pharmaceutical reps, learn about Deep Brain Stimulation, DaTscan, and more.
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This event is open to the public. Pre-registration is required. 
 
Studies indicate that 1 in 15 people will be diagnosed with either Parkinson's Disease or Essential Tremors after the age of 65. Diagnoses are becoming increasingly common and as of today, there is no cure. Anyone interested in learning about Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremors is highly encouraged to attend this free day-long conference. Medical professionals and specialists, patients of PD and caregivers are especially welcome. 
 
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Scott Rider, motivational speaker and Living with Parkinson's volunteer
Dr. Amy Amara, MD, PhD, Neurologist, Professor of Neurology, at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus: "Importance of Exercise and Nutrition" and "Socialization"
Dr. Michael Korsmo, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist: "Medications and Side Effects"
 
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Brenda Mazanec, PD Fitness Expert and Owner of The Movement Connection: 15 minute introductory lesson on "Rock Steady Boxing"
Jerri Shuman, Retired Music Educator: "Music Therapy"
 
EDUCATION AND SERVICES
Visit vendor tables representing local and regional pharmaceutical companies providing information on prescription medications, Deep Brain Stimulation, and DaTscan information for Parkinson's; medical specialists, specialized medical equipment and services and more.