NOVEMBER, 2021
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center Monthly News and Updates
NOVEMBER 3
Mental Health for Parkinson's Care Partners
Taking care of your mental health needs is just as important as taking care of your physical health. This webinar will focus on the importance of care partner’s mental health needs and getting the support you need and deserve. What do you do if the anxiety, anger, depression, and exhaustion is exacting a toll that becomes overwhelming? When these feelings impact your ability to provide care? When you experience negative physical consequences? Where do you go for help? How do you get help? Join this webinar to learn more.
November 10
Non-Motor Symptom Medications in Parkinson's
Deciding on the best course of treatment for you depends on your specific symptoms, as well as their intensity. In this webinar will discuss:
  • Various medications used to treat the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s
  • Common misconceptions about using medication to treat non-motor symptoms
  • Strategies for choosing initial medication
  • Side effects of the most common medications that treat non-motor symptoms
  • Recent developments in treatment options for non-motor symptoms
In Case you missed it...
We held the 2021 Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium on October 9th. The recording of the webinar, resources discussed, and Northwestern's virtual classes and groups can be found by clicking here.

Important Update Regarding Support Groups!!!

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, November's Young Onset Support Group will be held November 17th (the 3rd Wednesday).

Starting in December, there will be a permanent date change for the Women and PD and PD Caregiver Support Groups. These groups will be changed to the 2nd Wednesday of the month (currently held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month).
If you are signed up for either group, you will be sent a separate e-mail informing you of the changes.
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Virtual Support Groups and Classes Schedule

We use Zoom for all our support groups and classes!

Register for any of the groups and classes here!
1st Wednesday of the month
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

2nd Tuesday of the month 
11:30 am – 12:30 pm

2nd Tuesday of the month 
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

4th Wednesday of the month
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

PD 101 
Next class November 17th
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Therapy Tuesdays Exercise Class
1st Tuesday of the month
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

2nd, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Tuesday of the month
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Music Therapy
4th Tuesday of the month
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

3rd Monday of the month
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Next Session: 12/9 to 1/27
Thursdays 2:00 pm – 3:30pm
For a complete list of our groups and classes, including those offered at Central DuPage and Lake Forest Hospitals, click HERE!
Class Highlight:
Improv for PD

Next Session:12/9 to 1/27
Date/Time: Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 PM (CT)
Location: Zoom
Cost: $80 for all 8 sessions

Join us for our improvisational group for persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners. You don’t have to be a professional performer or comedian to learn improv games and have fun! 

In this class, you will learn improvisational theatre exercises that benefit emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. We hope that participants find their stress levels decreased and their laugh life increased! 

Space for the group is limited. RVSP Required.
Please contact Erin at erin.cecchi@nm.org, if you are interested in joining. 
Resource Highlight: Care Partner Program

The Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Program is designed with care partners in mind and is recommended for anyone caring for someone living with PD, including spouses, partners, children or friends. This series is completely free and designed by the Care Partner Program Committee, made up of current and former Parkinson’s Care Partners
Navigating the Holidays When Your Loved One Has Parkinson’s
Date: Friday, November 19, 2021
Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT
Where: Zoom
Cost: FREE

Click HERE to view the PD Health @ Home schedule for for the month of September.


As a reminder, the Foundation has a variety of resources available to support you and the PD community, including: 
 
HELPLINE: 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or helpline@parkinson.org
PD Conversations an online PD community, to connect with others living with PD and be part of a network of support. 
IDEAS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
This program, directed by Dr. Jennifer G. Goldman and supported by a Parkinson’s Foundation 2021Community Grant, will focus on ways for you to increase your knowledge about mental health topics in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and to develop proactive strategies to enhance your mental well-being

Join our first session on November 6th on Music and Speech Therapy with instructor Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP


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