Round-table discussion: Living well with Parkinson's

Round-table discussion: Living well with Parkinson’s | Strategies and support for day-to-day management
 
Saturday 27 June, from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm – Museo della Madonna del Parto
 
Opening remarks and presentation of the initiative by Franco Landini, moderator and event coordinator
 

THE PROGRAMME:

• 5.00 pm to 5.20 pm > Welcome addresses by the authorities
   
• 5.20 pm to 5.35 pm > The Neurologist: Parkinson’s disease – present and future – Clinical and everyday strategies to improve quality of life. Dr Piero Coleschi, Neurologist, UOC (Neurology, Po San Donato)
   
• From 5.35 pm to 5.50 pm > The Psychologist: living with the condition whilst maintaining a good psychological balance – Related psychological aspects (cognitive, emotional, behavioural) and associated coping strategies. Dr Francesca Selvaggi (Psychologist, VOC Psychology Arezzo)
   
• Interlude > Chiappacicale Theatre Company of Monterchi - Dialogue between Marcella and her Guest
   
• From 5.55 pm to 6.10 pm > The Physiotherapist: movement and safety - How to maintain mobility at home, prevent falls and do small daily exercises. Dr Elisa Selvi (Physiotherapist)
   
• From 6.10 pm to 6.25 pm > The Speech Therapist: communication and swallowing – Strategies for making yourself heard clearly (voice volume) and practical advice for swallowing safely during meals. Dr Vittorio Pascasio (Speech Therapist)
   
• Interlude > Chiappacicale Theatre Company of Monterchi – Dialogue between Marcella and her Guest
   
• From 6.25 pm to 6.40 pm > The Dietitian: nutrition and wellbeing – How to manage diet so as not to interfere with medication (protein redistribution) and to combat constipation or weight loss. Dr Gloria Turi (Dietitian)
   
• From 6.40 pm to 6.55 pm > The Healthcare Assistant: vaccinations and frailty - Safety, recommendations to support the wellbeing of the individual and the caregiver. Focus. What is the recommended vaccination schedule to prevent diseases with high morbidity, and how to access vaccination services. Dr Sara Bartolini (Healthcare Assistant)
   
• Interlude > Chiappacicale Theatre Company of Monterchi – Dialogue between Marcella and her Guest. Followed by Marcella’s reflections
   
• From 7.00 pm to 7.20 pm > Open Forum: Q&A – A session dedicated to addressing patients’ and carers’ concerns, with live answers from the multidisciplinary team
   
• From 7.20 pm to 7.35 pm > Sounds of Light: the transformative and therapeutic power of music and sound – Performance on the harmonic monochord by evolutionary singer-songwriter and vibration sound therapist Gipsy Fiorucci
   
• From 7.35 pm to 7.45 pm > Opening of the painting exhibition by Marcella Fiorucci – a person living with Parkinson’s – “The canvas of life beyond the crack: living with Parkinson’s with strength and colour”
   
• From 7.45 pm to 8.00 pm > Welcome drinks in the garden