Parkinson's Upcoming Events & Announcements

Parkinson’s UPCOMING EVENTS for webinars/classes/ conferences…check this out!
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  • August 2nd, 10:00 am - What Does That Behavior Mean? 
  To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
  • August 3rd - September 7th 10:00AM - 11:30AM CaregiverU workshop series: “Powerful Tools for Caregivers”.   
Location:  At the Worship Place 811 Sun City Blvd, Fellowship Hall Tuesday mornings  The Worship Place, in collaboration with AGE of Central Texas, will offer the informative series of classes for family caregivers free of charge to the Central Texas community. The tools learned benefit caregivers by developing a wealth of self-care strategies to better handle the unique challenges faced by family caregivers. For more information: Click Here Classes are led by certified class leaders, where participants will learn to: • Identify and reduce personal stress • Communicate feelings, needs, and concerns • Take care of themselves • Learn from emotions • Communicate more effectively during challenging situations • Master caregiving decisions Space is limited; for more information to register, contact Elaine Carpenter at 815-342- 0862 or ecarpe1@ameritech.net
  • ​August 4, 11:00 am -  Complementary Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Britt Stone
​Register:  Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Complementary Therapies for Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Britt Stone | APDA (apdaparkinson.org)
  • ​August 4, 12:00-1:00 pm - How Can Speech Therapy Help with Thinking Changes in Parkinson's
Register:  How Can Speech Therapy Help with Thinking Changes in Parkinson's | Parkinson's Foundation ​​​
Aug 17, 2021, 10:00 AM – Sat, Aug 21, 2021, 2:00 PM - The Striking a Balance: Family Caregiver Conference is celebrating its 20th anniversary with three-days of webinar style breakout sessions and a Saturday in-person, keynote speaker event, luncheon and information and resource fair.
Info & Registration:  Striking a Balance: Family Caregivers Conference Tickets, Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
  • August 18, 12:00-1:00 pm - Care Partner Town Hall: Surgical Options (Care Partner Perspective)
​Register:  Care Partner Town Hall: Surgical Options (Care Partner Perspective) | Parkinson's Foundation
  • August 19 at 11 a.m. - Do You Love Someone Who Has Parkinson’s? 
​Register:  Do You Love Someone Who Has Parkinson’s? | Parkinson's Disease (michaeljfox.org)
  • August 26 — Touring a retirement community​
For information and to register:  https://www.seniorslivingsmarter.com  or call 512-818-0988
  • August 30, 12:00 - 12:30 pm - Mindfulness Mondays - Grief & Bereavement
Register:  Mindfulness Mondays - Grief & Bereavement | Parkinson's Foundation
  To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org​
  • September 15th, 12:00-1:30 pm - Newly Diagnosed: Building a Better Life with Parkinson's
​Register:  Newly Diagnosed: Building a Better Life with Parkinson's | Parkinson's Foundation
  • September 16 — Is your stuff holding you back?
​For information and to register:  https://www.seniorslivingsmarter.com  or call 512-818-098
  • September 29, 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia
Register:  SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia | Parkinson's Foundation
  • October 4th, 10:00 am -  Pain and Other Assessments in a Person With Dementia
  To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org ​For information and to register:  https://www.seniorslivingsmarter.com  or call 512-818-098
  • October 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm - ​Parkinson's 101: What You and Your Family Should Know
Register:  Parkinson's 101: What You and Your Family Should Know | Parkinson's Foundation
  • November 1st, 10:00 am - Approach, Conversations and the Five Senses
To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
  •  November 18 — Planning for next year? What lies ahead?
​​For information and to register:  https://www.seniorslivingsmarter.com  or call 512-818-098 To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
  • December 13th, 10:00 am - Caregiver Stress, Self-Compassion, and Compassion Fatigue​
To register send an email to education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
  • December 15th, 12:00-1:30 pm - Newly Diagnosed: Building a Better Life with Parkinson's
Register:  Newly Diagnosed: Building a Better Life with Parkinson's | Parkinson's Foundation
GAPS and Partner ‘Online’ SUPPORT GROUPS:

  • August 9th at 2p - Georgetown “Lewy Body/Parkinson’s Dementia” group, also called “Living with Lewy” -
CONTACT:  Sarah at sarah@slaaustin.com  or # 512-593-7669 to receive the link for an online meeting.
WEBSITE: https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/lewy-body-dementia.html  
 Home - Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org)
ADDITIONAL: “Living with Lewy” has two support groups for caregivers/care partners – they meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 10am.  Please contact Sarah for more info.
                              
  • August 12th at 2p - GAPS Caregivers “in-person” meeting –
Smokey Mo’s B-B-Q “in-person” meeting ~ yes, you can eat & talk!
1013 W University Ave Ste 310, Georgetown, Texas 78628
CONTACT:  Jeanette tazcaly@yahoo.com  or
                       Mary Jane dberry3@suddenlink.net 
WEBSITE:
 https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gaps-caregiver-support-meetings.html
                                                                                                          
  • CAPS, Capital Area Parkinson’s Society Meetings
CHECK WEBSITE:    Home – Capital Area Parkinsons Society
        
  • “NO” August Meeting – GADS (DBS) Support Group –
WEBSITE:  https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gads-dbs-meetings.html
CONTACT: Judy Mayo, Facilitator judymayo@suddenlink.net
 
  • August 26th at 3p – GAPS, Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Group - “In-Person”
SPEAKER:  James Rainey, Attorney elderlaw@raineyandrainey.com        https://www.raineyandrainey.com    
TOPIC: “Elder Law” - Protecting today’s assets for tomorrow’s future.
 *Do you need to protect and provide for the family you will one day leave behind?
 *Do you worry how you’ll pay for rising nursing home or elder care costs?
 *Do you worry about protecting yourself against an unknown future?            

MEET:  Thursday, August 26th with two options:
  “In-Person” at First Baptist Church Gym, 1333 W University Ave. Georgetown.  Join us at 2p to help; 2:30 to socialize and 3p to meet!
Or, by
     “ZOOM” at 3p - Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpf--gpj4pG9w-UAfMPvc-zK-CFCXQxAnQ    
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
CONTACT: Mary Jane Berry, Facilitator     georgetowntxparkinson@gmail.com 
Website:  https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/gaps-general-meetings.html  
                                             
  • August 28th at 10a – Austin CurePSP Support Group
                          (PSP, CBD or MSA)
CONTACT:  Contact Judi Nudelman at 512-301-2268 for link to the meeting
Website: https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/psp-cbd-msa.html 
And  https://www.psp.org/ineedsupport/supportgroups/    
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