14th Annual Living an Active Life with Parkinson's Disease Conference

Free to attend

This year’s gathering offers a full day of expert presentations, practical strategies, and up‑to‑date information to help individuals and families live well with Parkinson’s. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been part of our community for years, this conference provides valuable tools and connections for the road ahead. Please join us! (Prior registration is required -- see below)

Agenda

9:00 AM - Check-In & Community Resource Session
10:00 AM - Speaker – Dr. Patrick Gilson, University of Rochester Medical Center
10:45 AM - Speaker – Dr. Kaushal Nanavati, Upstate Medical University
11:15 AM - Movement Break – Gabe Yankowitz, Physical Therapist
11:30 AM - Community Resource Session
12:00 PM - Lunch
12:45 PM - Speaker – Laura Layow, Occupational Therapist, Upstate Medical University
1:15 PM - Vocal Exercises – “Singing Soulutions”
1:30 PM - Speaker - Senegal Alfred Mabry, Ph.D., Cornell University
2:00 PM - Closing - Patrick VanBeveren, Executive Director, Empower Parkinson

Featured Speakers

Dr. Patrick Gilson
University of Rochester Medical Center

Dr. Kaushal Nanavati
Upstate Medical University

Senegal Alfred Mabry, Ph.D.
Cornell Unversity

Laura Laylow, Occupational Therapist
Upstate Medical University

Location:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA
311 Hiawatha Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204
Directions
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM