Parkinson's Upcoming Events
Parkinson’s UPCOMING EVENTS for webinars/classes/ conferences…check this out!
*NOTE: Check at registration for correct time in your specific time zone!
*NOTE: Click here for information on Exercise Opportunities
*NOTE: Click here for information on Parkinson's Research an Clinical Trials
*NOTE: Click here for information on Exercise Opportunities
*NOTE: Click here for information on Parkinson's Research an Clinical Trials
GAPS and Partner SUPPORT GROUPS
- GAPS, Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - https://www.georgetowntexasparkinsons.com/
- 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
- CAPS, Capital Area Parkinson’s Society Meetings: https://www.capitalareaparkinsons.org/
Upcoming CaregiverU Classes
The CaregvierU program offers free caregiver support and falls prevention classes throughout the Central Texas community.
All classes are offered free of charge, but space is limited and
pre-registration is required.
The CaregvierU program offers free caregiver support and falls prevention classes throughout the Central Texas community.
All classes are offered free of charge, but space is limited and
pre-registration is required.
In-Person Classes:
Georgetown:
Georgetown:
- 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
In-Person Classes:
Georgetown:
Georgetown:
- Dates: Tuesdays, September 5th through October 10th
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Location: The Worship Place – Sun City Campus; 811 Sun City Blvd., Georgetown, TX 78633
Being strategic is important, because caring for an older adult with dementia can be both rewarding and overwhelming, both frustrating and fulfilling. Learning about the disease causing the dementia – and learning new tools to manage daily life – can increase the rewards and ease the frustrations. Being strategic can also equip you to care for yourself as you care for another person.
Virtual Classes:
Virtual Classes:
- Dates: Wednesdays: June 14th, 21st, & 28th
- Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Hosted By: AGE of Central Texas
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)
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:
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:
- Parkinson's Foundation https://www.parkinson.org/
- Michael J Fox Foundation https://www.michaeljfox.org/
- PMDA, Parkinson's Movement Disorder Alliance https://www.pmdalliance.org/
- Davis Phinney Foundation https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/
- Brian Grant Foundation https://briangrant.org/
- American Parkinson's Foundation Association https://www.apdaparkinson.org/