Join us tomorrow 3/15 @ 10am and learn about protecting yourself from scams

It may seem that this event may not be related to Parkinson’s disease but there are scams that are targeted to our community. Do you know how to protect yourself and your loved one from these types of scams?

How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from Scams- Fairfax County Silver Shield w/ Melissa Smarr MPA, CPM

Wednesday, March 15th
10:00am – 11:30am ET

Melissa will be sharing how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from all forms of scams. She is a facilitator of the multi-agency initiative, the Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign, which focuses on educating older residents about how they can protect themselves from scammers.


Next Tuesday…

What is a PADRECC?
Supporting Veterans with Parkinson’s
w/ Jessica Kaplan, Clinic Nurse Coordinator

Tuesday, March 28th
10:00am-11:30am ET

Did you know that the Veterans Administration has 6 specialized Movement Disorder clinics around the US and there’s one in Virginia? Jessica will share information about these clinics called PADRECCs, how these clinics help Veterans living with Parkinson’s Disease and the community as a whole.


In Case You Missed It!

We posted an article detailing the videos, information links, and more from our January and February meetings. Click this link to view that article now.


In Our Parkinson’s Community…

  • STARTING THIS FRIDAY! George Mason University Dance for PD program will kick off their free Spring sessions  Each Friday at 1pm-2:15pm starting March 3 – April 21, for more information and to register visit dance.gmu.edu/about/dance-pd
  • New! online support group for Veteran’s with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease through Richmond VA/PADRECC, for more info, download this flyer!
  • Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program This program provides reimbursement vouchers to Virginia primary caregivers for the cost of temporary, short-term respite care provided to individuals, of any age, with a documented disability or medical condition. Visit this link more information about the program.
  • Learn more about The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. This video gives you more information about this historic legislation. You can learn more here about the bill and urge Congress to support the plan.

March Staying Connected Newsletter

Events in March:
Wednesday, March 8th, 7pm
PD Avengers – Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s
Special Evening Event!

Wednesday, March 15th 10am
How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from Scams – Fairfax County Silver Shield

Tuesday, March 28th 10am
What is a PADRECC and How Does it Support Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease?

PD Avengers – The Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s w/ co-founder, Larry Gifford

Wednesday, March 8th
7:00pm – 8:30pm ET

PD Avengers is a global alliance of people with Parkinson’s, our partners and friends, standing together demanding change in how the disease is seen and treated.

PD Avengers adds urgency to the cause of ending Parkinson’s disease focusing on supporting people with Parkinson’s and other PD organizations through wellness, advocacy and research collaborations.

In this evening event, co-founder Larry Gifford will share with us information about how the PD Avengers are working worldwide to end Parkinson’s disease and how you can get involved!


How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from Scams- Fairfax County Silver Shield w/ Melissa Smarr MPA, CPM

Wednesday, March 15th
10:00am – 11:30am ET

Melissa will be sharing how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from all forms of scams.
She is a facilitator of the multi-agency initiative, the Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign, which focuses on educating older residents about how they can protect themselves from scammers.


What is a PADRECC?
Supporting Veterans with Parkinson’s
w/ Jessica Kaplan, Clinic Nurse Coordinator

Tuesday, March 28th
10:00am-11:30am ET

Did you know that the Veterans Administration has 6 specialized Movement Disorder clinics around the US and there’s one in Virginia? Jessica will share information about these clinics called PADRECCs, how these clinics help Veterans living with Parkinson’s Disease and the community as a whole.


In Case You Missed It!

We posted an article detailing the videos, information links, and more from our January and February meetings. Click this link to view that article now.


In Our Parkinson’s Community…

  • STARTING THIS FRIDAY! George Mason University Dance for PD program will kick off their free Spring sessions  Each Friday at 1pm-2:15pm starting March 3 – April 21, for more information and to register visit dance.gmu.edu/about/dance-pd
  • New! online support group for Veteran’s with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease through Richmond VA/PADRECC, for more info, download this flyer!
  • Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program This program provides reimbursement vouchers to Virginia primary caregivers for the cost of temporary, short-term respite care provided to individuals, of any age, with a documented disability or medical condition. Visit this link more information about the program.
  • Learn more about The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. This video gives you more information about this historic legislation. You can learn more here about the bill and urge Congress to support the plan.

January and February Event Summary

If you missed one of our events in January or February, here’s a summary of the links & information:

January 2023

Conversation with Dave Iverson author of Winter Stars – Davis Phinney Foundation

Watch & Discuss: Integrating Psychiatric and Mental Health into Medical Care – wHolistic!™ with Laura Marsh, MD from the PMD Alliance

Anna Grill – Founder, Young Onset Parkinson Network – Recording coming soon!

February 2023

Clinical Trials Participation w/ Bob Pearson – If you would like to see a recording of this event, please send email to David.Baum@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org. Bob is also a volunteer helping veterans living with Parkinson’s to find Veterans Administration resources. Please call or text Bob at 703-402-3498 for assistance.

Seeing Clearly with Parkinson’s Disease: Vision Changes w/ Dr. Dan Gold (Assistant Professor of Neurology, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital) https://youtu.be/opF-iLwUa1E

If you would like to request copies of the slides that are shown during Dr. Gold’s presentation, please email David.Baum@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org .

Parkinson Foundation also included this link to their website page on Vision Changes: https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/vision

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) https://www.nanosweb.org/ mentioned by Dr. Gold

In Two Weeks…Larry Gifford, co-founder of PD Avengers in a special evening event at 7pm ET

Larry was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 45 in August 2017. In 2020, Larry read the book “Ending Parkinson’s Disease.” It sparked a series of Zoom calls during the early days of COVID to discuss the concepts of the book. As it ultimately is a prescription for action, The PD Avengers were born in the Fall of 2020.

This non-profit organization is a global alliance of people with Parkinson’s, our partners and friends, standing together demanding change in how the disease is seen and treated. PD Avengers adds urgency to the cause of ending Parkinson’s disease focusing on supporting people with Parkinson’s and other PD organizations through wellness, advocacy and research collaborations.

In this evening event, Larry will share with us information about how the PD Avengers are working worldwide to end Parkinson’s disease and

how YOU can get involved!

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