ATMRD 2025: Full Schedule

4:30pm EDT

Conversation Corner Levels of Care: FAQ answered by Social Workers

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

As neurodegenerative diseases progress, the needs of patients and caregivers evolve, and they require increasing support. Social workers play a critical role in managing chronic neurological diseases, assisting patients and their families with emotional and social issues, connecting them to community resources, and helping plan care. This session will review levels of care, payment and coverage, and when to engage services and supports at each disease stage.

CME Faculty

Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC), Medstar Georgetown University

Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW serves as Clinical Social Worker at the MedStar/Georgetown University Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC). Emily obtained her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh, with a certificate in Mental Health... Read More →

Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Social Worker, Georgetown Neurology

I’m Renia Kodabak and I recently joined Georgetown Neurology as a clinical social worker. Before becoming part of Georgetown team, I was an inpatient social worker who served various patient population. From patients’ hospital admission to discharge to home or community, I have... Read More →

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby

Non-CME Info session

5:30pm EDT

Conversation Corner: What does a Prescription for Parkinson’s Looks Like, a Patient's Perspective

Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT

Woodrow Wilson Lobby

A patient’s perspective on that they wished they were prescribed in addition to medication.
Come chat with Esther aka ShakingInMyBoots, a social media creator with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Patients often say they are given a prescription and a follow-up appointment, that doctors simply prescribe drugs. But what else can be offered? Esther brings the voice of thousands of people with Parkinson’s and their care partners, expressed to her daily on-line. As a former Healthcare Quality Director, she knows and understands the difficult pressures faced by healthcare providers. A patients care team can provide education, understanding, connections to resources and community. It doesn’t have to be this hard. She is also happy to answer questions about the powerful tool that social media is for healthcare. Don’t be afraid to harness social media for good.

CME Faculty

Esther Labib-Kiyarash

Parkinson’s Foundation’s Southwest Chapter

Based in El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Labib-Kiyarash is a former hospital Director of Performance Improvement/Risk Management. She holds a Master of Science in is a Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality. An Ambassador, Research Advocate and Advisory Board Member for the Parkinson’s... Read More →

Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby

Non-CME Info session