December Staying Connected Newsletter

December’s Event:

Boys of Summer
Documentary Viewing Party
Tuesday, December 12th
10am ET – 11:30am ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)

Join us as we watch this heartwarming documentary about a son and father who visit 30 ballparks in two months and along the way spread Parkinson’s disease awareness and hope! If you would like to read the PMD Alliance article about the documentary ahead of the viewing, you can visit this link. The documentary viewing is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

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As we close out another year, we would like to thank you for your support and interest in our programs!


In Our Parkinson’s Community…

  • 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.
  • Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease – The Richmond VA/ Southeast PADRECC has resources for you and your carepartner/caregiver. For more information, contact 804-675-5931 or toll free 800-784-8381 ext. 5931 or visit https://www.parkinsons.va.gov/Richmond/.
  • SPEAK OUT! Online Home practice sessions are available each day at 11am ET/10am CT/9am MT/8am PT from Parkinson Voice Project.
  • TheQuiver.org is a website that publishes books or artwork created by people who have Parkinson’s. The purpose of thequiver.org is to inspire people with Parkinson’s to continue to pursue their creative outlets.
  • Sign up for PD Avengers TODAY! PD Avengers is a grassroots advocacy organization/global alliance to end Parkinson’s Disease!

Join Us Today to Watch & Discuss: Lifestyle Changes with Impact with Dr. Sarah Lageman VCU

Watch and Discuss

Watch & Discuss: Lifestyle Changes with Impact with Dr. Sarah Lageman
Wednesday, November 15th
10:00am – 11:30pm ET
(9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT)

In this Watch & Discuss, we will watch the PSN exclusive recording of Dr. Sarah Lageman’s (VCU Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Center) webinar discussing lifestyle changes that can have healthy impacts for those living with Parkinson’s and their carepartners, families. After watching the video, we will have a facilitated discussion.
 

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In Our Parkinson’s Community…

  • November 16th, 9:30am-12pm, McLean VA, Parkinson’s Treatment Education Day This in-person event is free. For more information & register, click this link. Event sponsored by APDA Virginia Chapter.
  • 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 George Mason University – In-person classes Fridays at 1pm this Fall. To learn more and register, visit their webpage here.
  • 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.
  • TheQuiver.org is a website that publishes books or artwork created by people who have Parkinson’s. The purpose of thequiver.org is to inspire people with Parkinson’s to continue to pursue their creative outlets.
  • Share your voice sign up for PD Avengers TODAY! PD Avengers is the Global Alliance to End Parkinson’s Disease.