Member News for the Week of August 15, 2022 |
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AUGUST IS NATIONAL MAKE A WILL MONTH |
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Create a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime.
As you move through the process of drafting or updating your will, please consider including the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida in your plan. Join Sammie B., Elizabeth R., Shirley S., and Bill Y. as members of PASWFL’s newly formed Step Forward Society. Bequests from these thoughtful and generous folks supported programs when their gifts were received.
When you notify the office that you named PASWFL as a beneficiary of your will, IRA, insurance policy, estate, etc., you become a member of the Step Forward Society. Your charitable contribution may be a specific dollar amount or a percentage of one of those listed. Know that your look forward helps those to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the future.
Want to join PASWFL’s Step Forward Society? Looking for a local attorney to review your plan or to start creating your legacy? Please contact the office for information about the Step Forward Society or to receive a resource list at office@ParkinsonAssociationSWFL.org or call 239-417-3465.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 @ 12:30 PM
TWO FILLETS
10395 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34108
Join us on the third Thursday of each month when members meet at different restaurants in the area for lunch, fun, and friendship. Please reserve your space for this upcoming lunch by clicking the button below.
RSVP BY MONDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 5:00PM
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PD Talks: Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy with Oliver Flouty, MD
Aug 23, 2022, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Dr. Oliver Flouty is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida’s Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Flouty’s clinical interest is in surgical implantation of devices in the brain and spinal cord for adults with movement disorders, epilepsy, and pain. Relevant to the topic at hand for today’s Webinar, techniques Dr. Flouty specializes in include Stereotactic frame-based and robotic deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to treat movement disorders.
Also on the PD Talk are our sponsors Dr. Sri Pallavaram and Barbara Williams from Abbott Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) who will help facilitate the Q&A session with Dr. Flouty as well as take any questions themselves.
Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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PD Talks: New Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Naples
Aug 24, 2022, 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Learn about the new Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Naples scheduled to open in September 2022. Natalia Devine, MOT, OTR/L, Rehab Liaison will lead the presentation on the new facility.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Naples is opening this September! This state-of-the-art hospital will feature 50 private rooms, activities of daily living suite, on-site dialysis, and spacious therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technology. The hospital will serve patients recovering from various conditions such as strokes, cardiac and orthopedic conditions, as well as other neurologic disorders including Parkinson’s Disease related illnesses. Please join us on Wednesday August 24th at 3pm for a presentation via Zoom to learn more about the new services becoming available to the community.
Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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UPCOMING 2022-23 SPECIAL EVENTS |
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SPECIAL PRICING ENDS THIS WEEK! |
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Bingo for Bags & Baubles
Thursday, September 22, 2022
purchase your tickets by August 16 and Save!
Specially priced tickets are now available for a great night of food, fashion, and a fabulously fun time "Bingo for Bags & Baubles," benefitting the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida.
Come and play for a chance to win designer handbags like Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and many more!
The evening includes:
- A delicious plated-sit-down dinner
- 13 fun rounds of bingo for designer bags.
- Valet parking
Raffle tickets and additional bingo cards will be available for purchase.
Bring cash and your credit card for raffle tickets and alcoholic beverages.
This popular event sells out fast so purchase your tickets today. Registration before August 16, 2022, is $75 each, and $90 after that date. VIP Registration is $125 and includes premium seating and more.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
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Step-Up for PD Walk
Saturday, February 11, 2023
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A Step Forward Luncheon
Friday, March 31, 2023
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Education Symposium
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Did you miss a PD Talk? That's ok because we just added a new resource page to our website. The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida now offers a library of recordings of educational talks designed to help you live well with PD. Our videos range from information on PD 101, Mobility, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Care Partners, Planning, PD Related Issues, Medication, Treatment, Symptom Management, and more. |
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Neurologists & Movement Disorder Specialists |
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Visit our website for a list of neurologists in our area as well as Movement Disorder Specialists in Florida.
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SPOTLIGHT - IN PERSON CLASSES & GROUPS |
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In-Person Exercise Sessions at the Florida HIIT Factory |
Our partner the Florida HIIT Factory at 2349 Vanderbilt Beach Road #512
The exercise session is intended for members who are able to tolerate a 45- minute standing workout.
- Class sizes are limited.
- Masks are optional.
- Registration is required to attend each session. PD members and care partners are welcome.
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Please complete RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the class you would like to attend.
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Check-in at Florida HIIT Factory front desk at least 5 minutes before session.
Unregistered individuals will not be able to participate in sessions.
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In-Person Support Group for Members with PD & Care Partners on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
with Margot Escott, LCSW
Bonita Springs Library
Meeting Room A (BN)
10560 Reynolds Street
Bonita Springs, Florida
Join Margot Escott, LCSW for a new in-person support group for members with PD and Care Partners. Margot Escott has been a practicing LCSW in Naples Florida since 1984 and was the care partner for her father Ivan who was diagnosed with PD in 1997. To reserve your spot, click here to RSVP or call the office at 239-417-3465 by 5:00 pm on Mondays.
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Regular exercise is essential for people with PD to maintain balance and mobility, and it may help slow the progression of the disease. Zoom movement classes are held Monday through Friday and you can connect through the links provided below. |
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NOTE: Tai Chi Classes are on hiatus July-September and will resume in October.
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IN-PERSON MOVEMENT CLASSES |
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Speech exercise can strengthen the voice and has been shown to provide lasting changes in vocal behavior. |
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Speech Exercise
Monday 9:15 am
with Judy Jenner
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Speech Exercise
Monday 10:15 am
with Judy Jenner
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Speech Exercise
Tuesday 10:15 am
with Judy Jenner
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Speech Exercise
Thursday 9:15 am
with Judy Jenner
Note time change from 9:00-9:15am.
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Listed above are the current open sessions for speech classes. When a class reaches capacity, we work to schedule a new time to maintain at least four opens during the week. |
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Support groups provide an opportunity for individuals in the PD community to meet regularly for mutual support and to exchange coping skills relating to PD. |
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To reserve your spot, Click here to RSVP or call the office at 239-417-3465 by 5:00 pm on Mondays.
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Drumming
Wednesday, 12:00 NOON
Ken Straub
Access Passcode: N4xsuM#Q
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Meditation-Facebook
Friday 9:00 AM
with Cynthia Sharpe
for a recorded session
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Improv for PD
Saturdays 11:00 AM
with Margot Escott, LCSW
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MEMBERSHIP/WAIVER OF LIABILITY |
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It is the Association’s policy that you must be a member and have completed a Waiver of Liability to participate in our activities. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or if you need any assistance completing the forms.
If you are not already a member of the Parkinson's Association of SWFL, please complete the following combined Membership and Waiver application.
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Birthday Fundraisers on Facebook |
Did you know you can create a birthday fundraiser for us on Facebook? It's a great way for you to support all of the programmings we offer free of charge all year long. It's easy just click here to get started:
https://www.facebook.com/fund/ParkinsonAssociationSWFL
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Support us With Your Old Car |
Is it time to get rid of that old car that's taking up space in your garage? You can get that garage space back and make a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors by donating it to the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida It's easy.
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Support Us While You Shop |
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida when you shop at smile.amazon.com and designate the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida as your charity. We have received over $1,000 this year from Amazon under this program. It's fast and easy to do.
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Our Mission:
Provide proven and effective programs and services that improve the quality of life, educate, enrich, and empower people affected by Parkinson’s Disease and related neurodegenerative diseases.
Vision Statement:
We continue to create a Parkinson’s - friendly community where people affected by Parkinson’s Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases are treated with dignity and understanding. We provide advocacy, awareness, and education to the healthcare and Parkinson's communities and the community at large. People reach out to us for our expertise, programs, and experience.
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