As the year winds down, we are grateful for your support of Parkinson Social Network’s programs! Due to the upcoming holidays, our virtual meetings for December are cancelled. Our virtual meetings in January are on Tuesday 1/13, Wednesday 1/21 and Tuesday 1/27! All our best to you and yours!
— All Volunteer Board of Directors, Parkinson Social Network

ICYMI: In Case You Missed It!

Did you miss Why is it so hard to get a good night’s sleep with Parkinson’s disease? Dr. Lawrence M. Stein, MD? Click the play button above to watch the video or view on our YouTube channel!

Give Back To The Community – Be A PSN Buddy

Would you be willing to help a fellow Person-with-Parkinson’s Disease? We hope you will.

Frequently, PSN receives inquiries from those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, as well as people who are not newly diagnosed, seeking to speak with a fellow Parkinsonian on a one-on-one basis.

If you wish to help your fellow Parkinsonians by engaging in a telephone conversation, please let us know! With your permission, we will provide your telephone number and email address on request. We will, of course, let you know each time we share this information.

To participate, kindly email board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org, or call our office at 571-286-5000.

Happening In Our Parkinson’s Community…

PERSEVERE is a fully virtual, national trial for family caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson’s or Lewy Body Disease with cognitive change. They are especially looking for:
–Caregivers currently caring for a loved one whose had cognitive symptoms or hallucinations for less than 3 years.
–All current or former caregivers from underrepresented populations (male, rural-dwelling or non-Caucasian). To sign up, please visit https://redcap.link/PERSEVERE1
Emily Peron, a PhD student at VCU is looking for volunteers in a research study about social connections and attitudes about aging in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).While there is no direct benefit to study participants at this time, 10 people will be randomly selected to receive a $60 Amazon gift card. For more information and to complete the survey, please follow this link: https://vcupharmacy.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AurWsy0cBEs8qa
UVA Moves – PD Clinic Newsletter Fall edition is available at this link – The newsletter includes clinic articles and clinical trials information.
Perpetual Parkinson’s Events/Resources
Dr. Dorsey mentioned in his talk in August, that you can take action today and help advance research by signing up for Brain & Environment registry!
If you are veteran with Parkinson’s, the Richmond PADRECC has many support programs for you and your carepartner. For more information, download the PADRECC flyer or contact Jessica Kaplan at jessica.kaplan2@va.gov or 804-675-5931.
APDA Virginia hosts exercise groups and events (online and in-person) around the state of Virginia. Learn more about these programs: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/virginia/
Partners in Parkinson’s – Discussion and support for care partners and families of people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Date/Time: First Wednesday of every month / 12:00 PM EST
Meeting ID: 892 0510 3333
Invite Link: https://apdaparkinson.zoom.us/j/89205103333
Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program is available for residents of Virginia. Visit the Division for Aging Services site to learn more or apply.
Shenandoah University – Loudoun Campus is offering free SPEAK OUT! speech therapy for those living with Parkinson’s, in-person and virtual. Click here to see their flyer for more information or contact Myra Schatzki, Director of Clinical Education at myra.schatzki@su.edu or call 540-665-4634.
Speech Therapy Sessions are available at your fingertips – free and live! The University of Utah is a SPEAK OUT! Therapy and Research Center for the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia (DC) providing SPEAK OUT! voice therapy at no cost, contact them at 801-581-3506 or email speechpath@utah.edu. (CLICK for Flyer)
Real Talk: Care Partner Discussion Group 1st and 3rd Thursday of Each Month, hosted by: PMD Alliance exclusively for Care Partners supporting someone on their journey with a movement disorder. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Use this link to join.
Power Over Parkinson’s has an extensive listing of programs in the Richmond area for exercise and education, visit their website for more information.
Live in Maryland? MAPS has an extensive support group listing on their website.
Dance for Parkinson’s program at James Madison University – JMU has in-person and Zoom online classes. For more information about this program, visit their website here.
SPEAK OUT! Online Home practice sessions are available each day at 11am ET/10am CT/9am MT/8am PT from Parkinson Voice Project.
Sign up for PD Avengers TODAY! PD Avengers is the Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease.