Dance for PD® in the DMV Tuesday, April 11th 10:00am – 11:30am ET
Dance for PD certified teaching artist Lucy Bowen McCauley and George Mason University Assistant Professor Shaun D’Arcy will discuss Mark Morris Dance Group’s researched-backed Dance for Parkinson’s Disease program. These movement-based classes begin slowly with warm-up exercises and progress to combinations of movements to a variety of uplifting music. Classes offer not only physical benefits, but also reduce the dancers’ social isolation which is commonly associated with this neurological disease. McCauley and D’Arcy will also provide information about in-person Dance for PD classes being offered locally.
Saturday, April 15th 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT via Zoom
Dr. Maria De León is a board certified retired Movement disorder specialist and author of best seller, Parkinson’s Diva which also was a semi finalist in Best Book Award of 2016.
Dr. De León shares her story worldwide with clinicians, scientists, patients and caregivers alike inspiring professionals and lay persons to change their view and understanding of the field of dealing with chronic illness in particular in terms of issues of women and minority in the Parkinson’s arena. Dr. De Leon’s website is https://parkinsonsdiva.org/.
Policy Advocacy & the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
Tuesday, April 25th
10:00am-11:30am ET
Mason Zeagler Public Policy Officer The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act is legislation that will, for the first time, unite the federal government in a mission to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease. During the presentation, Mason will explain the bill’s purpose and how you can help it get passed. No one understands Parkinson’s disease like you do, and your personal story goes a long way in helping Congress prioritize preventing and curing this disease and ensuring quality care for people living with Parkinson’s.
George Mason University Dance for PD program offers 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 forVeteran’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.
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.
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…
New! online support group forVeteran’s with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease through Richmond VA/PADRECC, for more info, download this flyer!
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
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.