Parkinson's Upcoming Events & Announcements

Parkinson’s UPCOMING EVENTS for webinars/classes/ conferences…check this out!
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Wednesdays, January 22 to February 22, 2023 at 10:30am to 12n “online’ Powerful Tools for Caregivers - This series of six classes is designed to empower family caregivers of older adults to take better care of themselves. The tools learned from Powerful Tools for Caregivers benefit caregivers by developing a wealth of self-care strategies to better handle the unique challenges faced by family caregivers.   Online via Zoom!    Register: Contact Marilyn at (512) 331-7742 or email Mdj4jhj@att.net                              
Georgetown:
Dates: Mondays & Thursdays, February 6th through March 2nd
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: The Worship Place – Rocky Hollow Campus, Room B; 375 County Road 245, Georgetown, TX 78633
To register, contact Elaine Carpenter at (815) 342-0862 or email ecarpe1@ameritech.net
  • February 8, 14:00 pm - Anxious Fluctuators: The Role of Anxiety and the On/Off State​
​Register:  Overview ⋮ Anxious Fluctuators: The Role of Anxiety and the On/Off State ⋮ Blackthorn ⋮ Events​
  • February 11 and February 18, 2023 - Caregiver, The GIFT of Advance Care Planning: The Gift Project - AGE of Central Texas and Hospice Austin are offering a Valentine of peace-of-mind by hosting the free, 2-part caregiver support seminar exploring “The GIFT of Advance Care Planning: The GIFT Project” on Saturday, February 11th, and on Saturday, February 18th. Both of the free events will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Yarborough Branch of the Austin Public Library, located at 2200 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78756.
REGISTRATION:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gift-of-advanced-care-planning
  • February 15, 2023, 2pm - The Skeptic’s Guide for Living with Parkinson’s
Register:  https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2EmH006/g/cSZj452wMK/the-skeptics-guide-for-living-with-parkinsons-6a224U15msyT/overview
Georgetown:
  • Dates: Wednesdays, February 15th through March 22nd
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  • Location: The Worship Place – Sun City Campus; 811 Sun City Blvd., Georgetown, TX 78633
  • To register, contact Elaine Carpenter at (815) 342-0862 or email ecarpe1@ameritech.net

  • Dates: Wednesdays, May 24th through June 28th
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  • Location: The Worship Place – Sun City Campus; 811 Sun City Blvd., Georgetown, TX 78633
  • To register, contact Elaine Carpenter at (815) 342-0862 or email ecarpe1@ameritech.net
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  • Dates: Wednesdays, September 6th through October 11th
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  • Location: The Worship Place – Sun City Campus; 811 Sun City Blvd., Georgetown, TX 78633
  • To register, contact Elaine Carpenter at (815) 342-0862 or email ecarpe1@ameritech.net​
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  • FREE two-day event designed to educate, empower, and engage you! Perfect for people with PD, care partners, friends and family, and anyone who wants to learn more.
Register:  APDA Virtual Parkinson's Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage | American Parkinson Disease Association (apdaparkinson.org)
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​“GPS: Navigation for Caregivers” Conference on February 25th
 
 Riverbend Church is partnering with AGE of Central Texas for the 10th annual “GPS: Navigation for Caregivers” Conference on February 25th. The free event will be hosted both in-person at Riverbend Church and virtual via Zoom.
 
For the past 9 years, Riverbend Church has hosted the free conference to provide unpaid family caregivers with relevant information and vital resources to help ease the challenges of caring for an aging family member. Participants discover local resources, acquire skills to better manage their caregiving situation, and connect with national and local experts on aging.
 
Presented with financial support from the St. David's Foundation, the conference will feature a keynote presentation by Central Texas media personalities Mike and Kim Barnes, who stepped away from the spotlight when their caregiving journey intensified. Mike’s mom has Alzheimer’s, his dad is in his 80s, and Kim’s mom is also in her 80s. They created the website “Parenting Aging Parents” to provide access to experts, share resources, and build a community so that we know the right questions to ask, what services and assistance are available, and how to find them -- so that no caregiver will feel alone on their journey.
 
Conference Schedule:
  • 9:00 am - 9:30 am: Registration, Sponsor Fair, and Breakfast
  • 9:30 am: Welcome
  • 9:45 am: Session #1 - "When to Take Charge": Mike Gill and Donna Clement of Texas Senior Living Locators, and VeeCee Spear of Barnett & Leuty, PC, will discuss aging in place, knowing when it’s time to make a change, and how to pay for it.  Moderated by Rob Faubion of AGE of Central Texas
  • 11:15 am: Lunch & Sponsor Fair
  • 11:45 pm: Keynote - "The Caregiving Continuum: Aging at Home, Then What...And How?" with Kim and Mike Barnes
  • 12:45 pm: Session #2 - "When Your Caregiving Journey Changes": Cyndi Cummings of The Cummings Home Team, Seana Wheeler of Arden Courts Memory Care, and Pete Moreno of the Texas State Ombudsman’s Office will help with the challenges of a stressful move and explore the “secrets” of advocacy and care partnership in a long-term care community or facility.  Moderated by Sharon Butler of Riverbend Church
  • 2:00 pm: Adjourn​​​​​​​

REGISTER:  GPS: Navigation for Caregivers Conference Tickets, Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
  • February 27, 2:00 pm - NeuroPsychiatry, Functional Neurological Disorder & Parkinson's Disease
​Register;  Overview ⋮ NeuroPsychiatry, Functional Neurological Disorder & Parkinson's Disease ⋮ Blackthorn ⋮ Events

GAPS and Partner SUPPORT GROUPS​​​  
  • BAPS, Bell County Support Group Meetings –    Contact: Gayle Shull   #254-718-4197  gayleinbelton@gmail.com
    
  • Austin CurePSP Support Group (PSP, CBD or MSA) Austin / Central Texas ​   Judi Nudelman at 512-964-1236 or jnudelman51@gmail.com​
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Parkinson’s Pillow Talk: An Open Conversation on Sex, Sleep
and Intimacy
Listen to podcast here:  Parkinson’s Pillow Talk: An Open Conversation on Sex, Sleep and Intimacy | Parkinson's Disease (michaeljfox.org)
See the following organization pages for more events:

There are many webinars, podcasts, and resources for online Parkinson's education.  GAPS encourages you to sign up with these foundations and you will receive updates sent directly to your inbox for great reminders of events and webinars.  However, you may click on any of these links for webinars, podcasts and resources to learn more about Parkinson's and Movement Disorders and how to a better life with the disease: 


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