The 6th Annual Parkinson’s Expo Presented by Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s In-Person and Virtual Attendance Available

March 17, 2023—Neuro Challenge Foundation’s 6th Annual Parkinson’s Expo is coming to the Bradenton Area Convention Center on March 25, 2023. The Parkinson’s Expo will educate, engage and empower the Parkinson’s community and feature renowned Parkinson’s experts, demonstrations of Parkinson’s exercises/devices, and the chance to meet many community partners. More than 1,800 people participated in The Parkinson’s Expo in 2022, making it the largest event of its kind in the country. The Expo is FREE to attend but registration is required at www.ParkinsonsExpo.org.

“We are so thankful to have this platform to unite the top experts in their fields with a room full of people eager to learn.” says CEO Dr. Sara Grivetti. “The Parkinson’s Expo is a one-of-a-kind educational forum that equips people with the latest in Parkinson’s resources, encourages a sense of community and support, and empowers people battling Parkinson’s to fight for tomorrow and live with a better quality of life today.”

 Presenters and Session Topics include: 

“Getting the Most Out of your Neurologist Visit” 

Maria De León, MD– Board Certified Movement Disorders Specialist, Neurologist, Avid Research Advocate 

“Sleep Disturbances and Fatigue in Parkinson’s” 

Richard B. Dewey, Jr., MD, FAAN, FANA– Board Certified Movement Disorders Specialist, Neurologist, Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center 

“Navigating a Safe Hospitalization with Parkinson’s” 

Drew Falconer, MD– Movement Disorders Specialist, Neurologist, Associate Professor of Neurology at the UVA School of Medicine, Director of the Inova Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Center 

“Non-Motor Challenges in PD: Mental Health & Psychosis” 

David Whitney, MD– Board-Certified Movement Disorders Specialist, Neurologist, Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center 

“Understanding OFF Episodes and Dyskinesia in Parkinson’s Disease” 

Sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals 

Robert Hauser, MD, MBA– Professor of Neurology Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center University of South Florida 

“Integrative Care Approach to Chronic Pain” 

Apurva Zawar, DPT, PMP®– Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Founder, BeyondRehab 

The Expo is free and open to people with Parkinson’s, their caregivers and family members, allied healthcare professionals and the public, the 2023 Parkinson’s EXPO will take place on Saturday, March 25th, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, Florida, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. Boxed lunch, coffee and water will be provided at no charge. Registration is required. Reserve your seat today at ParkinsonsExpo.org Call (941) 926-6413 for more information.

 About Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s: 

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers today. Neuro Challenge provides individualized Care Advising and ongoing virtual and in-person education, therapeutic and support programs in Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Highlands, Marion and Charlotte counties and beyond. All Neuro Challenge services and programs are offered at no charge to people with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones. For more information visit www.NeuroChallenge.org. 722 Apex Road, Suite A, Sarasota, FL 34240 • 941-926-6413 • www.neurochallenge.org