APDA Massachusetts

Beverly PSG- special guest Betsy Jordan, RN

12 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Beverly Council on Aging
90 Colon St.
Beverly, MA 01915
Monday, May 12, 2008, 1 – 3pm

The Beverly/North Shore Parkinson Support Group welcomes special guest Betsy Jordan, RN from North Shore VNA Care Network and Hospice. She will present "Managing the Health Care Maze." All are welcome to attend.

Any questions, please contact Peggy Roaf at (978) 887-2248.

Attleboro (South Eastern MA) PSG

14 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Community Visiting Nurses Association
10 Emory St.
Attleboro, MA
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10 – 11:30am

Wednesday May 14, 2008 is The Attleboro, South Eastern MA Parkinson Support Group. Sun Chronicle reporter Sue Lahoud and her photographer will be attending. A few years ago the group was interviewed with the purpose of letting people know about the group and Parkinson's disease. At this meeting, Sue would like members of the group to contribute. Discussion will be about your PD experiences - and this is the time and outlet where we can tell the world about PD.

NOTE: If anyone has a problem with being quoted or photographed, please inform Sue or me immediately upon arrival to the meeting and your privacy will be respected.

All are welcome!

Any questions, please contact Frances Anderson at (508) 695-6569.

PSGGB welcomes Karina Stavitsky, MA

17 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Newton Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02462
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 1 – 3pm

The Parkinson Support Group of Greater Boston welcomes guest speaker Karina Stavitsky, MA and PhD candidate. Karina will be presenting "What's Sleep Got to Go With It?" All are welcome to attend.

Any questions, please contact either Joel Brown at (978) 887-8544 or Paul Proulx at (978) 685-2240.

Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group **Date Change!

18 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Jewish Community Center
333 Nahanton Rd.
Newton, MA
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2 – 4pm

Attend the Young Parkinson's Support Group

- Meet other younger people with PD in a supportive, confidential environment

- Discuss issues specific to younger people with PD, including parenting, intimate relationships, and work

- Learn about new treatments and techniques for managing your illness from leading scientists and practitioners

- Partners/caregivers welcome

For more information please contact:

Susannah Zisk @ sez1@bellatlantic.net
Or
Cindy Bittker @ cindy@hullmagazine.com

APDA Executive Board Meeting

19 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Monday, May 19, 2008, 6 – 7pm

Newton Wellesley PSG - "Recreating One's Self - Inspirational Stories"

27 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Bowles Conference Center
Newton Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02462
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 7:30 – 9pm

The Newton Wellesly PSG will present "Recreating One's Self- Inspirational Stories." With Cathi Thomas, APDA Information & Referral Center Coordinator, as the moderator, the group will welcome Ken Berstein and Greg Rice to share their personal experience of discovering creative talents after a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. All are welcome!

Any questions, please call Ermes DeMaria at (781) 444-7446 or the APDA I& R Center at (617) 638-8466.

Winchester Parkinson Disease Symposium

05 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Jenks Senior Center
109 Skillings Rd.
Winchester, MA 01890
Thursday, June 5, 2008, 10am – 12pm

The American Parkinson Disease Association Information & Referral Canter at Boston University Medical Center along with the Winchester Council on Aging invite you to the Annual Winchester Symposium, "Presenting a Parkinson Panel of Experts: Answering Your Questions."

Terry Ellis, PhD, PT
Anna Hohler, MD
Elizabeth Hoover, MS, CCC-SLP
Cathi Thomas, RN, MS

Please join this panel of experts as they present an overview of the latest in Parkinson treatment and, most importantly, answer your questions.

This event is free, but we ask that you please RSVP by calling the APDA I&R Center at (617) 638-8466. Refreshments and breakfast will be available.

DBS Support Group

07 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Boston University Medical Center
C/D Conference Room
88 East Newton St., 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10 – 11:30am

The Deep Brain Stimulation Support Group will meet on Jun 7th. All are welcome. Any questions, please contact Melissa Diggin, MS, RN, GNP at 617-638-7704 or Keith J. Ciccone, BS, LPN at 617-638-7749.

Massachusetts Chapter APDA Walk-a-Thon

08 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Reebok International Headquarters
1895 J.W. Foster Blvd.
Canton, MA 02021
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 12 – 2pm

Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group

08 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Jewish Community Center
333 Nahanton Rd.
Newton, MA
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 2 – 4pm

Attend the Young Parkinson's Support Group

- Meet other younger people with PD in a supportive, confidential environment

- Discuss issues specific to younger people with PD, including parenting, intimate relationships, and work

- Learn about new treatments and techniques for managing your illness from leading scientists and practitioners

- Partners/caregivers welcome

For more information please contact:

Susannah Zisk @ sez1@bellatlantic.net
Or
Cindy Bittker @ cindy@hullmagazine.com

Dartmouth PSG invites Cathi Thomas, RN, MS - nutrition

12 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Dartmouth Senior Center
628 Dartmouth St.
Dartmouth, MA 02748
Thursday, June 12, 2008, 1 – 3pm

The Dartmouth Parkinson Support Group welcomes guest speaker Cathi Thomas, RN, MS from the American Parkinson Disease Association Information & Referral Center to speak on nutrition in Parkinson's disease. All are welcome to attend.

Any questions, please contact Judy Medeiros at judi0610@yahoo.com