InMotion Ask the Expert: Sharona Hoffman

23905 Mercantile Road,Beachwood OH 44122

28 July, 2022

Description

Sharona Hoffman’s husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, at the age of 55. Based on this and other experiences as a patient and caregiver, she wrote a book entitled Aging with a Plan: How a Little Thought Today Can Vastly Improve Your Tomorrow (2d ed. First Hill Books 2022). In this engaging talk, Professor Hoffman will address some of the social, financial, legal, and medical challenges that we face as individuals with Parkinson’s disease or their care partners. She will offer a wealth of practical advice backed by research studies and illustrated by personal anecdotes. Sharona Hoffman is the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, Professor of Bioethics, and Co-Director of the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University. She has written over seventy journal articles and book chapters on health law and civil rights topics as well as two books. She has lectured nationally and internationally and has made frequent appearances in the media. For more information see her website http://sharonahoffman.com/. Those attending must show proof of being fully vaccinated (vaccination card with more than two weeks after the second dose, plus first booster shot). Proof must be presented at the registration desk on the day of the event. You will be turned away at the door if you do not comply. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease, and an inherent risk of exposure exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Masks are optional but strongly recommended. Subject to change. InMotion's mask/vaccination policy is available here.