September 1st is the deadline for the reduced-rate registration fee for the 2009 Southeastern Parkinson Disease Conference in Rome, Georgia.We've heard from a few folks in our area who are thinking of going to this two and a half day educational experience. If you plan to go and might be able to offer someone else a ride, we'd like to hear from you. If you think you might go, if you could ride with others, let us know, and we'll try to connect "drivers" and "riders".

Want to know when and where you can get a flu shot in Lousiville?

Call the VNA Flu Shot Hotline at 581-8614.
 
Medicare Part B (outpatient benefits) covers your seasonal flu shot, as well as vaccinations to prevent pneumonia and hepatitis B. Part B also covers other immunizations if you have been exposed to a disease or condition (like a tetanus shot if you step on a nail or a rabies shot if you're bitten by a dog). To learn more about the difference between vaccines covered by Part B and Part D, see Medicare Interactive.

The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is offering a six-part on-line educational series for people living with PD called "Taking Charge of Your Parkinson's". The first webinar in the series will be on September 29th and registration will open in early September. PDF plans to archive the series on their website for those who can't phone in or join live on-line.

Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home is sponsoring another free luncheon along with a terrific talk by local attorney Buddy Naber (we got a little more notice on this one!) Mr. Naber will discuss issues of wills, living wills and probate. Ratterman will discuss the benefits of funeral pre-planning.

PLACE: John E's Restaurant (3708 Bardstown Rd)
DATE: Wednesday, September 16th
TIME: 11 a.m.
COST: FREE!

You must RSVP to the event. Call Janet Moore at 459-3800.

Do you have questions about alternative medicines and treatments? Some herbal medicines (such as Kava) can interact with PD meds. We encourage you to ALWAYS talk to your health care providers before beginning ANY herbal supplement.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the federal government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine.

Also, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has started an excellent new website on senior-specific health issues. We found the exercise stories particularly inspiring, and hope you'll consider submitting your own!

Monday, August 24th, 6:30pm: Shelbyville "Moving On" Exercise Group (Jewish Hospital Shelbyville Community Room (rear of hospital))

Wednesday, August 26th, Noon: PSCKY's monthly "Lunch & Learn" Brown Bag at Meadowview Presbyterian Church. Bring a sack lunch (we'll provide drinks & desserts) and spend an hour learning from the experts: this month, you'll interact with therapists from the LSVT Big program. Don't miss it!

And don't forget, CHAIR YOGA starts again the week of September 1st. These classes have been popular, and we have ROOM FOR YOU! You can register for TUESDAY or SATURDAY classes. If you have Microsoft word, you can use this on-line registration form; one is also included the your September mailed newsletter, which should arrive in your mailbox tomorrow! You may also want to register for FREE AQUA AEROBICS (limited availability, offered in partnership with the Louisville MS Center).