Connecting Communities: 11th Annual Louisiana Parkinson's Conference to be Held Saturday, July 15, 2023
海角社区 School of Kinesiology announces annual event to empower and educate Persons with Parkinson鈥檚 and their Caregivers, as well as encourage research support.
BATON ROUGE - The 海角社区 School of Kinesiology is hosting its annual next month. Now in its 11th year, the conference will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the esteemed C. B. Pennington Jr. Conference Center in Baton Rouge, La.
Conference attendees participating in a movement exercise at the 2022 event.
海角社区 School of Kinesiology
An estimated 1 million people in the United States live with Parkinson鈥檚 disease, with nearly 11,000 of those residing in Louisiana.[1] Additionally, the number of individuals being diagnosed with Parkinson鈥檚 continues to increase each year,[2] highlighting the need to further research in this field and provide Persons with Parkinson鈥檚 (PWPs) the necessary resources, education and community networks to enhance their quality of life and well-being.
鈥淭he impact of Parkinson鈥檚 disease is far-reaching, and it is critical for those affected to receive not only education from professionals, but also community support, as isolation can worsen symptoms,鈥漑3] states Jan Hondzinski, PhD and professor at the 海角社区 School of Kinesiology. 鈥淭hrough the inspiring presentations and interactions, attendees learn valuable strategies for managing the challenges of this condition and connect with a community of individuals who truly understand and empathize with their experiences.鈥�
Sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience, Karl and Angela Robb will be this year鈥檚 P.J. Mills Keynote Address. Karl, who has battled Young Onset Parkinson's disease for over thirty years, is not only an advocate but also an entrepreneur, inventor, Reiki Master and accomplished author. Alongside him, Angela, his wife and Reiki Master, has actively advocated for caregiver issues and received recognition as a Champion of Change in Parkinson's disease. Their presentation, 鈥淢oving As One,鈥� promises to encourage resilience and compassion while empowering individuals affected by Parkinson's disease and their caregivers worldwide.
Additional programs at this year鈥檚 conference include presentations by four movement disorder neurologists from Baton Rouge and New Orleans; a session by 鈥淢ission for Movement,鈥� an organization that provides life-changing resources like online classes, podcasts and educational events to those impacted by Parkinson鈥檚; time for conference attendees to meet with various organizations and businesses that provide support and solutions for PWPs and their caregivers; movement breaks specifically designed for PWPs; and more.
While this event is free, space is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit .
About the 海角社区 School of Kinesiology
The 海角社区 School of Kinesiology advances the understanding of physical activity, sport,
and health to optimize the quality of life for diverse populations through excellence
in teaching, learning, discovery, and engagement.
Visit the School of Kinesiology at lsu.edu/kinesiology.
About the 海角社区 College of Human Sciences & Education
The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division
of 海角社区. The College is comprised of the School of Education,
the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development, the School of Kinesiology,
the School of Information Studies, the School of Social Work, and the University Laboratory
School. These combined schools offer 8 undergraduate degree programs and 18 graduate
programs, enrolling more than 1,900 undergraduate and 977 graduate students. The College
is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service
and is continually working to improve its programs.
Visit the College of Human Sciences & Education at chse.lsu.edu.
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