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Dear Friends:
 We only have a few more LUNCH spaces left if you want to join us for the special November Lunch & Learn on Deep
Brain Stimulation Therapy on Wednesday, November 18th from 11:30-1. RSVP TODAY! We will NOT be able to provide lunch for you (though you may still come to the lecture) if we do not receive your RSVP today. Over 100 people have already RSVP'd. We need to know your name, how many are attending, and whether
anyone in your party requires a vegetarian lunch. We have also received word that our friend Judy Murphy will be bringing the touring " Parkinson's Unity Quilt" for display that day; bring your cameras...this is your only chance to see the quilt on its tour of the United States! We received news last week that our friend Phyllis Lippy has passed away. Our thoughts are with her husband, Bill. If you do not want to receive this weekly newsletter, please unsubscribe using the links below. If you have news, ideas or suggestions, please email us! |
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REMINDER: MEDICARE PART D ENROLLMENT OPENING
 The window to sign up for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan--or to change plans if you're already enrolled--starts on Wednesday, November 15th and extends through December 31st. We strongly encourage everyone to annually review their Medicare Part D plan and see if the plan you had this year will still be the most cost-effective plan for you in 2010. Have you changed medicines this year? Did you hit the dreaded "donut hole" in coverage? Have you just become eligible? You can compare plans online at the Medicare site. If you are a person with Parkinson's, we're here to help you compare plans. Jinn has been helping community members evaluate these plans every year since the founding of the program. You may schedule an in-person or phone appointment with her. While she will not recommend any particular plan, she can help you input your current medications and make sense of the plan benefits.
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REGISTER NOW: DIVISION OF MOVEMENT DISORDERS SYMPOSIUM ON NON-MOTOR ASPECTS OF PARKINSON'S--COMING DECEMBER 7th
Our friends at the Division of Movement Disorders cordially invite you to the First Symposium on the Non-Motor Aspects of Parkinson's Disease. While motor aspects of PD are being better controlled pharmacologically and with deep brain stimulation, the cognitive, psychiatric and autonomic aspects are quite challenging to treat. Experts in the field will discuss each of the aspects and current management approaches. - Premotor Features of PD (Dr. Litvan)
- Non-Motor Fluctuations (Dr. Houghton)
- Cognitive Aspects (Dr. Voorhees)
- Autonomic Problems (Dr. Ferrara)
- Anxiety and Depression (Dr. Moore)
- Gait Problems & Falls (Kathy Paper, PT)
- Speech Problems (Katie Flerlage, MS, CCC-SLP)
- Quality of Life (Allied Team)
- New Clinical Trials (Annette Robinson, RN, BSN, CCRC)
The Symposium will be held at the Rudd Heart & Lung Building on Monday, December 7, 2009 from 12:30-5pm. The program is free, but you must RSVP. You can call the Division of Movement Disorders directly at 852-1990, or you may contact us and we'll be happy to mail you a flier for this event that includes a registration form.
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UPDATES FROM PARKINSON'S ACTION NETWORK (PAN)
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AREA RESOURCES
Curious about Tai Chi? Tai Chi improves balance and flexibility and is a lot of fun too! Highlands Community Ministries Senior Services invites YOU to a free demonstration on Tuesday, December 8th from 10a-Noon at St. Paul United Methodist Church (Social Hall; 2000 Douglas Blvd). Refreshments will be served. For more info, please call 459-0132. KET is airing a number of interesting programs on Alzheimer's in November. You may want to watch " One to One with Bill Goodman", " Expectations: Living with Alzheimer's Disease", " Answers on Alzheimer's" or " There is a Bridge." Southeast Christian Church (Room ATCR 206) is offering a free workshop on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30pm: "Handling Grief During the Holidays...when you've lost someone you've loved." No registration is required. Come and discover what others have done to "survive" the holidays. Learn what you can do to help the holidays become full of meaning and joy as you meld memories and traditions with healing and hope for the future. |
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ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
 PSCKY is now on Facebook! Please "become a fan." Thanks to everyone who's joined up so far!Register now for PDF's How to Take Care of the Caregiver PD ExpertBriefing to be held Tuesday, November 17th at 1pm (you may join by phone or view online). Dr. Habermann will: - Explore common emotional responses that Parkinson's care partners may experience
- Discuss signs of depression in the person with Parkinson's and the care partner
- Point to specific areas where the care partner may require help or assistance
- Identify resources available to care partners
You can participate in a free national teleclass/webinar in celebration of National Family Caregivers Month! The topic is "Safe & Sound: how to prevent medication mishaps". It will be held Thursday, November 12th from 2-3pm. You can participate for free by phone (800-896-3650) or online. You will find answers to these and other questions: - When are medication problems most likely to occur?
- What can I do to minimize risks associated with medications?
- What are the questions I should ask doctors and pharmacists?
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DON'T FORGET!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9th
1:30pm: Lexington Area Support Group (Chalice Hall, Crestwood Christian Church; 1882 Bellefonte Dr, Lexington). For more info: Tess at 859-278-2193. This month's speaker: Doreen Birkholz. Topic: Services available to people with disabilities through the Special Needs Registry (such as getting meds, getting to a hospital, etc. during a disaster such an ice storm).5:30pm: Sure Steps for Care Partners (this month meeting at The Cheesecake Factory; St. Matthew's Mall). RSVPs requested through email or by calling Debbie at 599-9461 or 618-0658. 6:00pm: Shelbyville "Moving On" Exercise Group (Jewish Hospital Shelbyville Community Room (rear of hospital)). Last day to register for the November 18th Lunch & Learn on DBS! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th
Noon: Louisville "Chair Yoga" at Yoga at Crescent Hill for people with Parkinson's & care partners too! (201 S Peterson Ave; please call Katherine at 426-0888 to register). |
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All the best,
Jinn Fuller Renfro, Executive Director
Katherine Autin, Director of Support Services
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The November newsletter from PAN included an update on 