Biennially, HAPS presents the ENGAGE.EDUCATE.EMPOWER. Symposium. This full-day education program is open to individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners. It is an opportunity to hear from experts on topics relevant to living with and managing the disease. The 2023 Symposium agenda is below. It was a wonderful day of learning and sharing as a community with over 400 registrants and 13 booths to visit. We look forward to this event to be held in 2025.
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Hyatt Regency Houston West
13210 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77079
Conference Agenda
8:00 Doors open/check-in/breakfast
9:10 Morning stretch
Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT
9:15 Welcome
9:30 Understanding motor symptoms of Parkinson’s
Andrew Billnitzer, MD, MPH
10:15 Break
10:30 Non-motor symptoms – the PD you don’t see
Vindhya Koneru, MD
11:30 Lunch
12:20 Update on Parkinson’s medications
Erin Furr Stimming, MD
1:10 Understanding surgical options
Arjun Tarakad, MD
1:50 Afternoon stretch
Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT
2:00 Neuroprotective Lifestyle – diet, sleep and exercise
Mya Schiess, MD
Zahra Kadivar, PT, DPT
3:30 Adjourn
