July 12, 2025 Breaking News, Latest News, and Videos

Free Health Conference To Consider More Than Just Movement Disorders In Parkinson’s Disease:

Dance will play a prominent role in a Sept. 24 conference that will offer a nontraditional look at Parkinson’s disease, focusing not only on movement disorders, but also on less visible but possibly even more debilitating problems such as depression, sleep disturbances, fatigue, pain, and changes in memory and thought processes.

Michele Tagliati, MD, vice chairman of the Department of Neurology and director of the Movement Disorders Program, will lead the program at Cedars-Sinai and present a 45-minute overview of Parkinson’s nonmotor symptoms. Tagliati is an expert in deep brain stimulation and other movement disorder therapies.

“Most people are aware of the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease – tremor, slow movements, difficulty walking – but the nonmotor symptoms get less attention,” Tagliati said. “In fact, however, they are significant, and actually can have an even greater impact on quality of life for patients, their families and caregivers. Unfortunately, some of the therapies that can be effective in treating movement symptoms do not address mood, sleep, anxiety and cognitive impairments associated with the disease.”

Following Tagliati’s overview:

• Laura Karlin, Andrea Hodos, Linda Berghoff, and Sofia Klass will present a session, “Dancing Through Parkinson’s.” All have received training through the Dancing For PD teacher program based in New York. Karlin founded Invertigo Dance Theater in 2007 and is artistic director. She choreographs for the company, manages operations, and teaches dance for all skill levels including a class for patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their family members. Hodos is a local dance artist, the director of Moving Torah, a certified Pilates instructor, and owner of Moving Body Pilates. Berghoff has danced recreationally throughout her life and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, and is a board member of Invertigo Dance Theater. Klass, a certified Pilates instructor, performs with Invertigo and teaches for their InvertED programs at Inner-City Arts.

• Frisca Yan-Go, MD, will discuss sleep in general and the sleep disorders of Parkinson’s disease. She is professor of neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and medical director of UCLA’s Sleep Disorders Center and Laboratory.

• B.A. MacCormac, a registered occupational therapist at the Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Program at Cedars-Sinai, will talk about rehabilitation and its value in reducing stress, strain, and pain. The former CEO of MacCormac & Associates Inc., a home health rehab and wellness education company, she has trained in ballet and ice dancing, which helped her create a holistic treatment approach extending beyond the clinical setting.

• Linda O’Connor, licensed clinical social worker and coordinator of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association Information and Referral Center at Cedars-Sinai, will open the program at 12:45 p.m. with an introduction and program overview.

“More Than Just a Movement Disorder: Understanding the Nonmotor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease” will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 24 in the Harvey Morse Auditorium South Tower at Cedars-Sinai, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles.

It will be presented by the medical center’s Department of Neurology in collaboration with the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. Sign-in will begin at noon.

The conference is free, but space is limited and registration is required by Sept. 19.Those interested in more Information and registration may call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1.800.233.2771) or go to www.cedars-sinai.edu/calendar.

in News
<>Related Posts

LA Medical Center Seeks Help Identifying Unconscious Patient

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

He has been unconscious since admission, and staff have been unable to determine his identity Los Angeles General Medical Center,...

Mayor Bass Issues Directive to Protect Immigrant Communities

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

The order expands access to city resources for affected families and requests records from ICE, including details on arrests Mayor...

Downtown Santa Monica CEO Andrew Thomas to Step Down

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

Thomas, who rejoined DTSM, Inc. in 2022, oversaw the introduction of a private security program, expanded homeless outreach, and boosted...

Conservancy to Tour Historic Miles Playhouse at State of the City Event

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

Built in 1929, the Miles Playhouse serves as the centerpiece of Lincoln Park The Santa Monica Conservancy will offer 15-minute...

Sen. Ben Allen Highlights Challenges, Economic Gains for LA28 Olympics

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

The remarks came during the first informational hearing of the Senate’s Special Committee on International Sporting Events State Sen. Ben...

(Video) Summer Camp at School of Rock West LA Turns Kids Into Rockstars

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

To Sign Up Now, Go To Schoolofrock.com Summer Camp at School of Rock West LA Turns Kids Into Rockstars To...

L.A. Louver Marks David Hockney’s 88th with Exhibit

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

Hockney, a British artist born in 1937, gained fame with the British Pop Art movement and later became known for...

Suspect Arrested in Shoe Retail Theft Spree Across LA County

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

During the search, police recovered two firearms and a significant quantity of merchandise The Los Angeles Police Department’s Organized Retail...

Suspect Arrested in Santa Monica Pier Arson Incidents

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

The suspect, matching video footage from an arcade, was taken into custody Santa Monica Police Department officers arrested a suspect...

SMPD Launch New Recruitment Website Amid High Vacancy Rates

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

The site features multimedia content, including day-in-the-life videos and officer profiles, highlighting the impact of serving the community The Santa...

Father-Daughter Authors to Host Book Signing to Aid Fire-Affected Women

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

Ten percent of proceeds from book and art sales will benefit the Pacific Palisades Rebuilding Fund, a nonprofit initiative created...

Metro Reports Crime Drop, Higher Rider Satisfaction, and Progress on Major Projects

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

The Authority said the drop in violent incidents—down to the lowest level since May 2019—coincided with more uniformed personnel and...

Santa Monica Joins Regional Lawsuit to Halt Unconstitutional ICE Raids

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

The motion to intervene seeks to ensure that Santa Monica and other plaintiff-intervenors can advocate for their residents’ rights in...

Promenade Restaurant Introduces Lunch Menu Set at $18 Per Person

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

The fixed $18 price point targets commuters and those seeking a power lunch or a change of scenery The restaurant...

Santa Monica Council Votes in Support of Park-Centric Future at Airport Site

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

The decision followed a contentious meeting with over 140 public speakers and more than 1,000 emails received by the council...