Parkinson Social NetworkJune Staying Connected Newsletter
Maintaining & Promoting Oral Health with Parkinson’s
Dr. Rick Jackomis, DDS
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
10am ET – 11:30am ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)
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Dr. Jackomis will focus upon the delivery and need for dental care as it pertains to patients with complex medical concerns and aging. Particular focus will be upon the complexity of care and management of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease as they present with some unique challenges.
He will focus upon the issues the disease presents for the patient and the clinical challenges for dental care provider. Moreover, he will promote ways to maintain and promote the patient oral health.
Dr. Rick Jackomis, DDS is a practicing general dentist with over twenty years of clinical experience. His practice has a growing focus on an aging population, implant-based dental solutions, and the use of advanced technology for the delivery of care. He teach these topics and procedures to other dentists. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and a graduate of the Valparaiso University School of Law. He is a member of numerous professional dental associations, study clubs and an associate member of the Virginia State Bar Association. He is also a public speaker for a couple of dental technology corporations and provide litigation support for malpractice and board complaint matters.
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Staying Active with
Anne-Marie Ford,
Rock Steady Boxing coach
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
10am ET – 11:30am ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)
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Benefits of staying active and exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease has been well documented. Even some research has hinted that Parkinson’s disease progression can be slowed or improved with regular exercise. When someone diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there are many questions about what kind of exercise is best??
Rock Steady Boxing coach & affiliate owner Anne-Marie Ford will share her experience for over six years as a Rock Steady Boxing coach and personal trainer. She started as a volunteer with the RSB Nova program in Tysons Corner. Eventually, she became an assistant coach in the program. Today, she is the owner of RSB Nova and manages two Rock Steady Boxing locations in Northern Virginia: one in Tysons Corner and Sterling. RSB Nova also provides virtual classes via Zoom for those who want to participate in the boxing classes.
Anne-Marie will discuss the importance of exercise and physical activity, balance training, gait exercises, stretching and strengthening, and cardio, She will also discuss how the caregiver/carepartner and family members are important partners on the team.
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Happening In Our Parkinson’s Community…
- Wednesday June 12 3pm ET – Microbiome and Parkinson’s webcast – Brian Grant Foundation.
Wednesday, June 26 12pm ET – Financial Steps and Resources for Family Caregivers webinar – Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
YOPN launches new online newspaper, YOPD Unfiltered, this monthly publication, written by members of YOPN, aims to bring a unique and personal perspective to everything YOPD.
7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026) open to all stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community Sunday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Opening of applications for ambassadors and volunteers for the WPC 2026, with the application deadline set for May 31st.
Recurring Meetings/Events
The Southeast/Richmond PADRECC has announced their 2024 speaker/schedule of online events.
PD Avengers invites you to take our SLEEP survey “Surveying Late Evening Effects of Parkinson’s.” This initiative delves into the often-overlooked realities of how Parkinson’s disease (PD) profoundly impacts sleep and aims to shed light on this lesser-understood symptoms and challenges of the condition.
First Wednesday of every month / 1:00 PM ET, online/virtual – Partners in Parkinson’s – Discussion and support for care partners and families of people with Parkinson’s Disease | Meeting ID: 892 0510 3333, Invite Link: https://apdaparkinson.zoom.us/j/89205103333
Dance for PD – George Mason University GMU – visit their website for more details.
The Davis Phinney Foundation Parkinson’s Care Partner Training is available to you for free and on your schedule.
Live in Maryland? MAPS has a very extensive support group listing on their website.
Marymount University’s PT Program is conducting a research study and recruiting study participants to measure the impact of climbing on physical and psychosocial measures of people with PD. To learn more about study, visit 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.
Veteran’s with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease (online) through Richmond VA/PADRECC, for more info, download this flyer!
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.
May Staying Connected Newsletter
My Parkinson’s Journey – The Positive Side of Parkinson’s Disease with Sharon Krischer
May 15 11am-12:30pm ET
(10am CT, 9am MT, 8am PT)
Sharon Krischer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in October 2009 after several years of experiencing odd symptoms. Ever since she has read everything she could find on Parkinson’s with the goal of finding a way to move on – literally – and not be defeated by the disease. A busy person prior to her diagnosis, she continues to find ways to fit more into her days than most people.
Sharon writes a blog: “Twitchy Woman’s Adventures with Parkinson’s” to encourage the exchange of ideas and solutions with other whose lives have been affected. Since the start of the pandemic, Sharon has been hosting a twice monthly Zoom series for women with Parkinson’s called Sunday Mornings with Twitchy Woman. Most recently, Twitchy Woman sponsored 11 women to attend the World Parkinson Congress in Barcelona in July 2023. Sharon is a respected leader in the worldwide Parkinson’s community. Come and listen as Sharon shares her experiences and journey with Parkinson’s disease.
Join us on May 15th at 11am ET (10am CT/ 9am MT / 8am PT).
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Preparing for Summer Activities
Tuesday, May 28
10am ET – 11:30am ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)
Summertime is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, visit with friends and family, and enjoy ourselves. It’s also a time to take precautions to keep ourselves safe and well. Join us as we discuss proactive steps we can do to take care of ourselves during our summer activities.
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Mark Your Calendars!
We have a fabulous speaker coming soon, so save the date on:
June 11 – Dr. Rick Jackomis, DDS will be back again to discuss dental care and Parkinson’s!
Happening In Our Parkinson’s Community…
- May 31 – 1pm-4pm, Sunrise of Vienna – Parkinson’s Advocacy Education Day – This educational program will discuss opportunities for self-advocacy within a neurology appointment, allied health team members, and how to take control of life outside the neurology office. Free event, registration required here.
- May 7, 2pm ET – Carepartner Monthly Meet Up with Connie Carpenter Phinney – First Tuesday of each month, virtual/online meeting, registration required.
- May 20 – Robert Cochrane, who many of you heard speak about storytelling and improvisation last year, is launching a new workshop called: Day One: Turning PD Inside Out
- YOPN launches new online newspaper, YOPD Unfiltered, this monthly publication, written by members of YOPN, aims to bring a unique and personal perspective to everything YOPD.
- 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026) open to all stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community Sunday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Opening of applications for ambassadors and volunteers for the WPC 2026, with the application deadline set for May 31st.
Reoccurring Events/Meetings
- The Southeast/Richmond PADRECC has announced their 2024 speaker/schedule of online events.
- PD Avengers invites you to take our SLEEP survey “Surveying Late Evening Effects of Parkinson’s.” This initiative delves into the often-overlooked realities of how Parkinson’s disease (PD) profoundly impacts sleep and aims to shed light on this lesser-understood symptoms and challenges of the condition.
- First Wednesday of every month / 1:00 PM ET, online/virtual – Partners in Parkinson’s – Discussion and support for care partners and families of people with Parkinson’s Disease | Meeting ID: 892 0510 3333, Invite Link: https://apdaparkinson.zoom.us/j/89205103333
- Dance for PD – George Mason University GMU – visit their website for more details.
- The Davis Phinney Foundation Parkinson’s Care Partner Training is available to you for free and on your schedule.
- Live in Maryland? MAPS has a very extensive support group listing on their website.
- Marymount University’s PT Program is conducting a research study and recruiting study participants to measure the impact of climbing on physical and psychosocial measures of people with PD. To learn more about study, visit 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.
- Veteran’s with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease (online) through Richmond VA/PADRECC, for more info, download this flyer!
- 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.
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