Parkinson Social NetworkStaying Connected newsletter – April 22 – April 28
Parkinson Social Network (PSN) is scanning our Parkinson’s community to find online events you can attend while practicing safe social distancing at home. You will find:
- A listing of online events for the Parkinson’s community that you can view below or on the PSN website.
- We have also published a list of online resources you can visit to stay active, connected and supported!
- We plan on keeping you up to date with online events each week through this newsletter.
Share Your Thoughts:
Would you participate in an online cafe?
In our effort to help our community, we want to know what your interest is in participating in an online cafe event? Share your thoughts by clicking this link to complete our online survey. The survey is only 5 questions and takes just a minute.
Thank you for your time!
Events Online This Week
Wednesday – April 22, 2020
12 p.m. EDT: The Doctor Will See You Now…Virtually – Click here to register – Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
1pm – APDA Let’s Keep Moving Fitness Series – Setting up for Success at Home: Creating an Exercise-Friendly Area with Teresa Baker, PT, DPT- Click here to register
12:00 pm Mountain time (11:00 am Pacific, 1:00 pm Central, 2:00 pm Eastern) – Davis Phinney Foundation Presents A Virtual DBS Forum – click here for more information and to register.
Thursday – April 23, 2020
1:30pm PDT (4:30pm EDT) NEW Free Online Art Class for Parkinson’s – Every Tuesday & Thursday thru April 28. Online at Facebook – more information and register here. Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF)
5pm EDT – WPC Parkinson’s Sing-A-Long– MAKE SURE TO REGISTER BY THURSDAY APRIL 23 AT 12PM EST TO JOIN US – World Parkinson Congress (WPC)
Friday – April 24, 2020
11 AM-12 PM EDT – Dance for PD by Mark Morris Dance Group – Click here to join online.
1-2 PM EDT Sing for PD by Mark Morris Dance Group – Click here to join online.
Saturday – April 25, 2020
11 AM-12 PM EDT – Pilates for PD by Mark Morris Dance Group – https://danceforparkinsons.org/resources/dance-at-home
Sunday – April 26, 2020
4pm EDT – Yoga Nidra (relaxed guided meditation) with Carolyn Bagdoyan – via Zoom (no video), Meeting ID: 438 918 072, Password required: 392699 – Visit this webpage if you would like to call in via phone and additional information.
Tuesday – April 28, 2020
3-4PM EDT/ 12-1PM PDT – Virtual Carepartner Series – Medication Management and the Role of the Care Partner – This session is for everyone, from the very involved to the totally hands off. World Parkinson Coalition (WPC). Click here to register.
We Want to Hear from You!
During this time when we are unable to gather and chat in person, we at PSN would still like to hear from you about how you are coping.
If you have something to share or if you would just like to have someone call you, you can send email to board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org and all of our board members will receive the email. You can also call us at 571-286-5000. If we are unable to answer your call personally, please leave us a message and your call will be returned.
Local, State, and Federal Resources
Here are local, state and federal resources online during this Coronavirus emergency:
- Fairfax County Emergency Information website
- Fairfax County COVID-19 updates website
- Arlington County COVID-19 website
- Loudoun County COVID-19 website
- Congressman Gerry Connolly’s Coronavirus Information page
- Centers for Disease Control
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Disclaimer:
The inclusion of announcements, logos or website links included in this newsletter or on our website does not constitute an endorsement by the Parkinson Social Network of the products, programs or services.
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Staying Connected Newsletter April 14-19
In our efforts to keep you connected during this time of social distancing, below is a listing of online events for the Parkinson’s community.
We have also published a list of online resources you can visit to stay active, connected and supported!
We plan on keeping you up to date with online events each week through our newsletter. Stay Safe!
Friday – April 17, 2020
12pm EDT Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Introduction to Telemedicine with Dr. Jason Aldred – American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
5pm EDT (3pm MDT) Deep Brain Stimulation Updates Webinar – Parkinson Association of The Rockies
Saturday – April 18, 2020
9am – 3pm Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA) Symposium – Cost $50 for online symposium.
12pm-2pm EDT (10:00am – noon MDT) – Chat with the Parkinson’s Pros: Summit County – Non-Motor Symptoms
Sunday April 19, 2020
4pm EDT – Yoga Nidra (relaxed guided meditation) with Carolyn Bagdoyan – via Zoom (no video), Meeting ID: 438 918 072, Password required: 392699 – Visit this webpage if you would like to call in via phone and additional information.
| We Want to Hear from You! During this time when we are unable to gather and chat in person, we at PSN would still like to hear from you about how you are coping. If you have something to share or if you would just like to have someone call you, you can send email to board@parkinsonsocialnetwork.org and all of our board members will receive the email. You can also call us at 571-286-5000. If we are unable to answer your call personally, please leave us a message and your call will be returned. |
| Local, State, and Federal Resources Here are local, state and federal resources online during this Coronavirus emergency: Fairfax County Emergency Information website Fairfax County COVID-19 updates website Arlington County COVID-19 website Loudoun County COVID-19 website Congressman Gerry Connolly’s Coronavirus Information page Centers for Disease Control National Institutes of Health (NIH) World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Disclaimer: The inclusion of announcements, logos or website links included in this newsletter or on our website does not constitute an endorsement by the Parkinson Social Network of the products, programs or services. |
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