Parkinson Social Network
November Staying Connected Newsletter
November Events
All in person support events have been suspended due to the COVID-19 /Coronavirus pandemic. To support our community, PSN offers three online support options each month:
Caregiver’s Online Side by Side Support Group*
Tuesday, November 10th at 10:30am
PSN Online Cafe via Zoom
Wednesday, November 18th at 10:30am
People with Parkinson’s Online Side by Side Support Group*
Tuesday, November 24th at 10:30am
*Side by Side Support Groups Sponsored by:
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Happenings in our Parkinson’s Community
Here are additional programs and articles, provided by other organizations, which may be of interest to you:
November is National Family Caregivers Month – Take a moment to thank those your life who care for you! 
The Parkinson Voice Project is celebrating their 15th Anniversary LIVE by featuring the launch of the Global Virtual Choir, November 7th at 7:30pm ET/6:30 CT.
Parkinson Foundation has a new Caregivers Month 2020 resource section on their website.
Partnering: The Dance of Relationships and Romance is being hosted on November 10 at 1pm ET from the Parkinson Foundation.
Parkinson’s and the Good Life with Dr. Laurie Santos and Connie and Davis Phinney is now available for viewing from the Davis Phinney Foundation.
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has a virtual calendar that has all their exercise, wellness and support programs available.
Simplified TaiChi 24 forms class available for those with Parkinson’s and/or their Caregivers
Meng Lin leads this class on Wednesdays via Zoom starting at 12:30pm and lasts for 1 to 1.5 hour (including a warm-up/stretch routine). If you are interested in participating in this class, please call Meng at 703-503-3412 (leave a message if no one answers), if interested.
Programs From Parkinson’s Foundation (Parkinson.org):
Mindfulness Mondays: Follow guided relaxation techniques that help boost brain power and reduce stress every Monday at 1 p.m. ET.
Wellness Wednesdays: Engage with others in the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community and explore your creative side every Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.
Fitness Fridays: Follow PD-tailored fitness episodes from home, each one highlighting a new fitness focus. New videos go live every Friday!
Parkinson Social Network is Here to Help
Are you searching for a resources or information?
Parkinson Social Network can help! Call our office at 571-286-5000 or send us email at board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org.
October Staying Connected Newsletter
Join us for our next Saturday Webinar tomorrow!
October 10, 2020
10:30am EDT via Zoom
Click Here to Register
our Guest Speaker will be:
Martha Brettschneider
Mindfulness Tools for Resilience In Turbulent Times
To read more about Martha and this event, visit this page.
Events This Month
All in person support events have been suspended due to the COVID-19 /Coronavirus pandemic.
To support our community, PSN offers three online support options each month:
Caregiver’s Online Side by Side Support Group*
Tuesday, October 13th at 10:30am
Click here to register here for this event.
PSN Online Cafe via Zoom
Wednesday, October 21st at 10:30am
Click here to register here for this event.
People with Parkinson’s Online Side by Side Support Group*
Tuesday, October 27th at 10:30am
Click here to register here for this event.
October’s Topic and Speaker:
Pelvic Floor Strengthening and Continence
Shirlea North, PT, DPT, GCSAssistant/Clinical Director
Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
LSVT BIG Certified Clinician
Click this link to read about October’s speaker and topic.
* Side by Side Support Groups are sponsored by:
Parkinson’s Online Events & Articles
Here are additional programs and articles, provided by other organizations, which may be of interest to you:
- Carepartners/Caregivers can watch the recording of the WPC’s Virtual Carepartner Series event: Cognition, Caring and Coping recorded in September by visiting this link.
- Watch the recording of the Parkinson’s Foundation recently recorded program Navigating the Challenges of Young Onset Parkinson’s which includes interviews and articles.
- Simplified TaiChi 24 forms class available for those with Parkinson’s and/or their Caregivers
Meng Lin leads this class on Wednesdays via Zoom starting at 12:30pm and lasts for 1 to 1.5 hour (including a warm-up/stretch routine). If you are interested in participating in this class, please call Meng at 703-503-3412 (leave a message if no one answers), if interested. - From Parkinson’s Foundation (Parkinson.org):
Mindfulness Mondays: Follow guided relaxation techniques that help boost brain power and reduce stress every Monday at 1 p.m. ET. - Wellness Wednesdays: Engage with others in the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community and explore your creative side every Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.
- Fitness Fridays: Follow PD-tailored fitness episodes from home, each one highlighting a new fitness focus. New videos go live every Friday!
- Visit the Virtual Center for Active Adults (VCAA) of Fairfax County for a listing of online activities and resources. Programs include educational seminars, exercise and creative offerings (postcard courtesy of AARP).
- Did You Know the Insight Memory Care Center has a Caregiving At A Glance Guidebook available for ordering from Amazon or Barnes & Nobel. Click here to visit Insight’s website for more information.
- Do you have a Parkinson’s Hospital Kit (AKA: Aware in Care kit) from Parkinson’s Foundation?
if not, you can order one directly from the Parkinson’s Foundation by visiting this link for order order form and information. This link also provides additional supplies information if you already have a kit! - Dance for PD offers free online classes each day (including weekends). If you become a member (just $25 donation), you receive access to their entire online library of recorded sessions to view anytime. Dance for PD also offers instructional videos for purchase for you to dance at home!
- The Brian Grant Foundation offers articles on their website about Nutrition and Parkinson’s disease.
We are Here to Help!
Are you searching for a resources or information? Parkinson Social Network can help! Call our office at 571-286-5000 or send us email at board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org. We will try to respond as quickly as possible.
If you found a benefit from this newsletter, would you consider supporting our mission to advocate, support and enrich the lives of those touched by Parkinson’s disease?
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