Welcome to

Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group (GAPS)

This support group is for YOU! ​​We want to help YOU bridge the GAPS on your journey with Parkinson's Disease.

​GAPS Mantra:
Educate, Educate, Educate! 
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise!
​Socialize, Socialize, Socialize!
Click here for GAPS Mission Statement

​Click on the images below for info on meeting times, topics, location, links!
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GAPS Monthly Meeting Info
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DBS Support Group
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Caregivers Support Group
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GAPS Spanish Speaking Support Group
Art Show ~ Join Us!
You are invited to a special ‘Open House’ for the Texas Parkinson's Community on October 16th at 12n to 6pm 
at “Something Cool Studios” located at 1717 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702
Art by persons with Parkinson’s Disease. This is an art show and sale will be held in Austin, TX from Sept 29 - Oct 22, 2022 at 1717 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702.   The show is sponsored by The Quiver https://thequiver.org/home/    a Texas-based non-profit ‘focused on encouraging and promoting art by people with Parkinson’s’. The show is being held at Something Cool Studios https://www.somethingcoolstudios.com, a well-established art studio in vibrant east Austin, TX. Drop by anytime from 12n to 6pm and join us for an Open House on Oct 16th!
Questions:  https://thequiver.org/contact/    
GAPS monthly newsletters include general meeting summaries, latest Parkinson's articles, GAPS and local meeting info, and lots of other news you can use!  To view archived newsletters, please contact Mary Jane Berry, GAPS Facilitator   georgetowntxparkinson@gmail.com

​To receive our newsletter via email, click on the button below to sign up!

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Click on icon above for latest Bi-Weekly Update.
Amazon Smile –CTAP dba GAPS is a non-profit and is a member of AmazonSmile Program under the name of Central Texas Advocates for Parkinsons!!!  This is a way members can support GAPS/Central Texas Advocates for Parkinson’s every time you shop with Amazon.  When you shop using AmazonSmile, start at smile.amazon.com then, sign into your Amazon account to support GAPS every time you shop.  You will find the same Amazon storefront with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of your choice, at no additional cost.  Thank you in advance!  Questions: contact Mary Jane
NEW!!!  ​StrivePD is a HIPAA compliant disease management care tool that enables you to track your symptoms and medication in advance of clinical visits, and allows you to share your daily Parkinson’s experience with your neurologist or movement disorder specialists.  Click here to learn more.
Questions about what GAPS has to offer and how to join GAPS? 
Click here for contact info!
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Click here for upcoming Webinars, Classes, and events!
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Parkinson's is NOT Witchcraft! Click here for info from our partners in Uganda!
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VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS with Parkinson's!!

The President just signed into law the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022.    In addition to exposure to burn pits for Gulf War veterans, this law expands the presumption of service for Agent Orange/herbicides used during the Vietnam War to include
  • Any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailand from January 9, 1962, through June 30, 1976 
  • Laos from December 1, 1965, through September 30, 1969
  • Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province from April 16, 1969, through April 30, 1969
  • Guam or American Samoa or in the territorial waters off of Guam or American Samoa from January 9, 1962, through July 30, 1980
  • Johnston Atoll or on a ship that called at Johnston Atoll from January 1, 1972, through September 30, 1977
If you served on active duty in any of these locations, VA now presumes that you had exposure to Agent Orange.
If you have Parkinson's or other presumed conditions, you could be entitled to VA disability payments and other benefits.
See https://www.va.gov/pact
Contact Williamson County Veteran's Service Office for free assistance in filing a claim 
https://www.wilco.org/vetservices
Local Veteran's organizations (American Legion, VFW, etc.) can also assist. 

​​Below are pictures from the Aug 25, 2022 GAPS general meeting.