Understanding Parkinson’s: Live Well Today

There will be an educational meeting for people with PD, caregivers, and community at the Hilton Garden Inn of Freeport, Maine from 9:30am to 2:30pm (lunch provided) April 28, 2024.

Speakers will include:

Sarah A Dodwell, MD
MaineHealth

Michael S Kleinman, DO
MaineHealth

Michele Delisle
Occupational Therapist, Back In Motion Physical Therapy

Aimee Reilly, LCSW
Behavioral Health Clinician III at MMP Neurology

Roople Unia, MD
MaineHealth

The meeting is free and open to the public but you are advised to register as soon as possible if you would like to attend as there is limited capacity.

To learn more please visit the announcement on the Parkinson’s Foundation website at Understanding Parkinson’s: Live Well Today | Parkinson’s Foundation www.https://www.parkinson.org/events/2024/Maine

Click the link to register near the top of that page, or click here: Parkinson’s Foundation (convio.net)

Midcoast Parkinson’s Support Group – Camden

Monthly meetings, free and open to anyone living with Parkinson disease, their family members, friends, and caregivers.

When: 2nd Monday of each month at 12 noon

Where: Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden, Maine

Each meeting typically offers

-a one-hour guest presentation or full group discussion

-a second hour for separate break-out sessions for those with PD and their caregivers

-refreshments and socializing including frequent laughter

Questions or more information: Cassie Walters (207) 596-3978 or ckwalters66@gmail.com

Portland Area Atypical Parkinson’s Support Group 2024 Schedule

Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), or other “parkinsonisms”

All meetings held virtually by Zoom 1-3pm, contact from Zoom registration link: Janet Edmundson (508) 308-4195 or janet@janetedmunson.com

Sunday April 14

Sunday June 9

Sunday Aug 11

Sunday October 13

Sunday December 1

Janet Edmuson free webinar: How to Stop Worrying

October 26, 2021

How to Stop Worrying

by Janet Edmunson, M.Ed.

For family and professional caregivers

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

(The webinar also will be recorded for viewing later)

7:00 p.m. (Eastern)

6:00 p.m. (Central)

5:00 p.m. (Mountain)

4:00 p.m. (Pacific)

Webinar will be approximately 30-40 minutes in length.

Register online today by clicking the link below.  Or paste the link into your browser.

Registration Link: 

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvceqrqDspHtP_uH5lf4iI8Ao4cFAbvXyy

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Webinar Description:  It is perfectly normal to worry as a caregiver.  We might worry over the little things that happen day-to-day such as “How are we going to get everything done tomorrow before the doctor appointment?”  Or we might be worrying over the big things…like “When will my loved-one need total care?” or “Will I have PTSD once my loved-one dies?”   In this webinar, we’ll explore why we worry, how it could impact our health and wellbeing, and what we can do to minimize it. 

About Janet:  Janet has over 30 years’ experience in the health promotion field.  She retired in May 2007 as Director of the Prevention & Wellness at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.  Since retirement, as President of JME Insights, she is a motivational speaker, consultant and trainer.  While working full-time, Janet took care of her husband, Charles, during the five years he fought a movement disorder with dementia which she wrote in her book, Finding Meaning with Charles.  Janet has a Master’s degree from Georgia State University. www.AffirmYourself.com.

If You Can’t Attend on the Webinar Date:  The webinar will be recorded.  If you register for the webinar, you will receive a notice with the link to view the recorded webinar within a week after the webinar. 

Once you register, you will receive an email from Janet Edmunson confirming your registration with information you need to join the webinar.

Space is limited and registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis.

For Additional Information: You can contact Janet at janet@janetedmunson.com with any questions you have about participating.

Online this week: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease For the Newly Diagnosed

To learn more about your diagnosis, the options available and the services we offer at MCH, join the following speakers online:
• William Stamey, MD
• Grace Plummer, LCSW
• Tina Phillips, PT
• Lisa Clark, MS, OTR, CLT

Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 3-5p.m.
Registration at www.midcoasthealth.com/understanding-pd

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Parkinson’s diagnosis
• Medications
• Emotional issues
• Quality of life
• Caregiver concerns
• Movement and assistance
• Programs and resources

For more information about these programs, call (207) 373-6585
www.midcoasthealth.com/wellness

Rock Steady Boxing

The Mid Coast  Rock Steady program has gone virtual. We are hosting classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:30pm until 3pm. If COVID is preventing you from hitting the gym and  you want a great work out safe at home feel free to join the fun. The classes are held on zoom so all you need is a computer/tablet, space to move, and maybe a chair to help with balance or to do an exercise seated. During these hard times while the class is being held on zoom the program is free and all are welcome. If you are interested please email Zachary Hartman at zhartman@midcoasthealth.com . At that point your name will be added to the email list to receive the zoom invites. The zoom classes are opened at 1:00pm for those that just want to come socialize for 30 minutes before class starts at 1:30.

Thanks, Zach

Zachary Hartman
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Midcoast-Parkview Health
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
Running Start
Rock Steady Boxing

Webinar with Janet Edmunson, M.Ed.

Join us for a FREE Webinar on September 29, 2020  
Getting Better Sleep as a Caregiver
by Janet Edmunson, M.Ed.  

For family and professional caregivers  

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 (The webinar also will be recorded for viewing later)   7:00 p.m. (Eastern) 6:00 p.m. (Central) 5:00 p.m. (Mountain) 4:00 p.m. (Pacific)  

Webinar will be approximately 30-40 minutes in length.
Register online today by clicking the link below. 
Or paste the link into your browser.

Registration Link:  https://tinyurl.com/sleepforcaregivers
Or paste this link into your browser:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/367055869464547074

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Class for the Newly Diagnosed

Learn about Parkinson’s disease. Bill Stamey, MD, Grace Plummer, LCSW, Tina Phillips, PT, and a patient and caregiver panel will be present at this informative discussion.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Parkinson’s diagnosis
• Medications
• Emotional issues
• Quality of life
• Caregiver concerns
• Movement and assistance
• Programs and resources

This is a free event, open to the public. Bring questions about your new diagnosis of PD. Caregivers and loved ones are also welcome to attend.

February 19, 2020, 3-5p.m.
Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness
329 Maine Street–SOUTH ENTRANCE, Brunswick, Maine 04011
For more information about these programs, call (207) 373-6585
www.midcoasthealth.com/wellness