Monthly Archives: February 2013

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Essential Tremor Support Group — Vero Beach, FL — April 17, 2013 2:00 PM

An Essential Tremor Support Group has formed in Vero Beach at the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association. It is led by professional counselor Joan Marie Barringer, M.Ed. who has ET herself and uses holistic methods, body, mind and spirit, to improve quality of life for those with Essential Tremor.

The ET support group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and discussion includes self-care, social situations, proper nutrition, healthy habits, medications, doctors who specialize in ET and other topics of interest.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 2:00 PM
Location: Alzheimer & Parkinson Association
2300 5th Ave, Suite 150
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772-563-0505

Friends and family are welcome. For more information, please contact Joan Marie at 703-628-1286.

Essential Tremor Awareness Conference – Vero Beach, FL – February 7, 2013 2:00 PM

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Dr. Fatta B. Nahab, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience, University of Miami
Research Director, Division of Movement Disorder
Director of Laboratory for Functional Imaging of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Board Member of HopeNET

Dr. Nahab’s research focuses on the development of novel functional MRI-based methods to characterize the neural correlates of tremor disorders such as Parkinson Disease (PD) and Essential Tremor (ET).  He has also conducted phase I/II clinical trials of novel agents to treat ET.  Dr. Nahab travels internationally attending and speaking at conferences related to Essential Tremor research.

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Dr. Roberta S. Rose, D.O.

Private Practice Neurologist, Sebastian, FL
Staff privileges at Sebastian River Medical Center,
Indian River Medical Center and Health South Rehabilitation Hospital

Dr. Rose’s clinical interests include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor, Dementia, Headache/Migraine and related disorders.  She has presented seminars locally about Essential Tremor, Alzheimer Disease and other neurologic disorders.

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Joan Marie Barringer, M.Ed., CHT

Professional Agency Counselor
ET Support Group Leader at Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC
Board Member of HopeNET

Joan Marie Barringer is a professional counselor who has had Essential Tremor since childhood.  She started the first Essential Tremor support group in Washington, DC at Georgetown University Hospital for the International Essential Tremor Foundation.  Joan Marie is an accomplished motivational speaker who enthusiastically educates groups through a holistic approach, encouraging individual participation and personal growth.