Parkinson Social NetworkMay Staying Connected Newsletter
Please join us this month for information & support
for our Parkinson’s community!
This month we are pleased to offer speaker Susan Dietrich, Information and Referral Coordinator from the APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Virginia for both of our online Side by Side Support Groups!
Just a reminder that all in-person support events have been suspended due to the COVID-19 /Coronavirus pandemic. To support our Parkinson’s community, PSN offers at least three online (via Zoom) support options each month.
Caregiver’s Side by Side Support Group via Zoom*
Tuesday May 11th
10:00am-11:30am EDT
Topic: American Parkinson Disease Association – over 60 years of service to the PD community.
Speaker: Susan Dietrich
Information and Referral Coordinator, APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Virginia
Click here to register for the Caregiver’s Side by Side Support Group
Online Café
Wednesday, May 19th
10am-11:30am
Join the discussion this month at our Online Café where the topic will be
Pets in Our Lives: Good, Bad, and Indifferent.
Bring your stories of how pets have impacted your life.
Click here to register for the Online Café
Side by Side Support Group for People with Parkinson’s Disease via Zoom*
Tuesday May 25th
10:00am-11:30am EDT
Topic: American Parkinson Disease Association – over 60 years of service to the PD community.
Speaker: Susan Dietrich
Information and Referral Coordinator,
APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Virginia
Click here to register for the People with Parkinson’s Disease Side by Side Support Group
We are Here to Help!
Are you searching for a resources or information?
Parkinson Social Network volunteers can help! Call our office at 571-286-5000 or send us email at board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org.
Saturday Virtual Brunch Webinar April 10th 11am-12pm EDT Lifestyle Changes with Impact with Dr. Sarah Lageman
Join us for our next Online Saturday Brunch Webinar with speaker Dr. Sarah Lageman sharing
Lifestyle Changes with Impact
Saturday, April 10th 11am-12pm EDT
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology,
Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Lageman directs the Neuropsychology program at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center. Her clinical practice is focused on outpatient diagnostic neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy with adult and geriatric populations, with an emphasis on Parkinson’s disease and other movement-related disorders. Dr. Lageman’s research focuses on neurorehabilitation and caregiver issues. Her primary research goals include developing and evaluating cognitive, mood, and quality of life interventions tailored to individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other movement-related disorders and their caregivers.
Saturday, April 10 at 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Join us via computer, tablet or phone via Zoom.
Duration: 1 hour
Register now to secure your spot TODAY!
April Staying Connected Newsletter
We hope you can join us this month for exciting and informative speakers on a variety of topics for our Parkinson’s community:
Saturday Virtual Brunch Webinar
April 10th 11am-12pm EDT
Topic: Lifestyle Changes with Impact
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Lageman, PhD, ABPP-CN
Board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist,
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology,
Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Lageman directs the Neuropsychology program at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center. Dr. Lageman’s research focuses on neurorehabilitation and caregiver issues. Her primary research goals include developing and evaluating cognitive, mood, and quality of life interventions tailored to individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other movement-related disorders and their caregivers.
Click here to register here for this event.
Caregiver’s Side by Side Support Group* – via Zoom
Tuesday, April 13th at 10:00am – 11:30am EDT
Topic: Parkinson’s Disease: the “Other” symptoms
Speaker: Shirlea North, PT, DPT, GCS, CLT
Clinical Director of Rehabilitation
Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness, Inc.
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
LSVT BIG Clinician
Shirlea has been a physical therapist for 10 years with Virginian Rehab & Wellness with a passion to work with clients with movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease. Recently she has become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and pelvic floor dysfunction specialist to encompass a more holistic approach to treating a client.
Shirlea spoke to our Parkinson’s Side by Side Support Group in March and will be tailoring this presentation for caregivers.
Click here to register here for this event.
PSN Online Café – via Zoom
Wednesday, April 21st at 10:00am-11:30am EDT
Topic: What Do You Collect?
Join fellow Café attendees in sharing information about one of your passions. We would love to hear about your prized collection!
Click here to register here for this event.
People with Parkinson’s Side by Side Support Group* – via Zoom Tuesday, April 27th 10:00am-11:30am EDT
Topic: Introduction to Qigong
Speaker: Pauline Reid
Pauline Reid has been student of Qigong and Tai Chi since 1989 and began teaching in 1999. She is certified to teach in several styles of Qigong and holds Advanced Instructor Certification through the National Qigong Association. Along with offering private instruction, weekly classes and workshops, Pauline mentors other qigong instructors and aspiring instructors.
Participants will learn where qigong comes from, how it ‘works’, the benefits of a qigong practice and how it differs from other modalities like Tai Chi or Reiki. The session will include learning simple qigong movements with a focus on stress reduction, relaxation, and balance.
Click here to register here for this event.
| Just a reminder that all in-person support events have been suspended due to the COVID-19 /Coronavirus pandemic. To support our Parkinson’s community, PSN offers at least three online (via Zoom) support options each month. |
