Parkinson Social NetworkAugust Staying Connected Newsletter
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 online (via Zoom) support options each month:
August Schedule Changes
This August, Parkinson Social Network will be having only one support event (see below) to give our volunteers some much needed rest and relaxation time!
Calls to our phone number and emails will still be open and answered!
Have a fantastic August!
Watch & Discuss: Conversation with Neurologist & Movement Disorder Specialist,
Dr. Randolph Stephenson
Wednesday, August 17
10:00am-11:30am ET
Watch a recording of a conversation with Dr. Stephenson & PSN board members Karl and Angela Robb.
Listen in on a candid discussion between a person with Parkinson’s disease, a carepartner/caregiver, and a neurologist / movement disorder specialist. The conversation covers many different topics: self-care, coping with a diagnosis, finding support, developing a care team, importance of having a Movement Disorder Specialist in treating Parkinson’s disease, telemedicine, motor symptoms vs non-motor symptoms, mental health and mood challenges in Parkinson’s, stress, exercise, and more! After this 50 minute video, there will be a volunteer lead discussion.
Did You Know?
We are Here to Help!
Are you searching for a resource or more information about Parkinson’s?
Parkinson Social Network volunteers can help! Call our office at 571-286-5000 or send us email at board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org
Parkinson Social Network is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. With no paid staff, we are a volunteer led organization with each volunteer having a personal connection to Parkinson’s disease.
July Staying Connected Newsletter
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 online (via Zoom) support options each month:
Special Side by Side Support Group Presentation via Zoom*
Tuesday, July 12
10:00am-11:30am ET
This Month’s Presentation:
Maintaining & Promoting Oral Health with Parkinson’s
with Dr. Rick Jackomis, DDS
Dr. Rick Jackomis, DDS 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. He will promote ways to maintain and promote the patient oral health.
Dr. Jackomis 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 teaches 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. Dr. Jackomis is a member of numerous professional dental associations, study clubs and an associate member of the Virginia State Bar Association. He is a public speaker for a couple of dental technology corporations and provide litigation support for malpractice and board complaint matters.
*Online Support Groups Sponsored by:
July Schedule Changes
This July, Parkinson Social Network will be having only one support event to give our volunteers some much needed rest and relaxation time!
Calls to our phone number and emails will still be open and answered!
Have a fantastic July!
Did You Know?
We are Here to Help!
Are you searching for a resource or more information about Parkinson’s?
Parkinson Social Network volunteers can help! Call our office at 571-286-5000 or send us email at board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org
As an all volunteer organization with no paid staff, we count on volunteers.
We are looking for folks to help us with our mission to support the Parkinson’s community. Do you have time to help us with the following activities?
- Writing articles for our e-newsletter.
- Uncovering interesting topics and speakers.
- Editing and publishing YouTube videos.
- Updating our website.
If you have talents and time for any of these items or have other talents you want to share, please contact us at 571-286-5000 or email info@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org.
Parkinson Social Network is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. With no paid staff, we are a volunteer led organization with each volunteer having a personal connection to Parkinson’s disease.
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