Monday, December 9, 2019 – 5pm
*please note, new time and date
Casco Bay YMCA
14 Old South Freeport Road
Freeport, Maine 04032
The meetings are for people with DBS and the caregivers, as well as people with Parkinson disease, dystonia, and essential tremor who would like to learn more about DBS.
Hosted by the Freeport Parkinson’s Support Group
For more information, call: (207) 615-6070
The following is a message from Karen Marsters, Chair & President, Maine Parkinson Society:
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Join us for a FREE Webinar on November 7, 2019
Self-Compassion for Caregivers
by Janet Edmunson, M.Ed.
For family and professional caregivers
Thursday, November 7, 2019
(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/selfcompassionforcaregivers
Or paste this link into your browser: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6048684343486834179
Webinar Description: Caregivers are typically wonderful at caring for their loved one, but not so much at for caring for themselves. And caregivers tend to be hard on themselves when they don’t feel they are performing to their “ideal” standard for caregiving. When others make a mistake, caregivers tend to be more forgiving. But when caregivers make a mistake, they can be harder on themselves. Come to this webinar to learn the new research on self-compassion and how to give it to yourself as a caregiver.
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 a day or two after the webinar. You then have about a month to watch the video at your leisure.
Webinar Format: You may participate in one of two ways:
1. The first viewing method is via access through the internet. You can view the presentation on your computer and listen via your computer speakers or USB headset connected to your computer.
2. The second option would use the internet and a telephone connection, or just the telephone. Please note: If you use this second option, you may need to pay applicable phone charges from your telephone carrier.
Once you register, you will receive an email from Janet Edmunson or Transformation Consortium 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.
System Requirements:
Use
this link to learn the system requirements for your computer or phone: https://support.logmeininc.com/gotowebinar/help/system-requirements-for-attendees-g2w010003
Mid Coast Hospital presents ongoing classes on understanding Parkinson disease (PD) for the newly diagnosed. These sessions are free, open to the public, and informal. Bring questions about your new diagnosis of PD. Caregivers and loved ones are also welcome to attend.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Parkinson disease diagnosis
• medications
• emotional issues
• quality of life
• caregiver concerns
• movement and assistance
• programs and resources
Join William P. Stamey, MD, Grace Plummer, LCSW, Tina Phillips, PT, and a patient and caregiver panel at this informative discussion.
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 3-5pm
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 3-5pm
Wednesday June 17, 2020 3-5pm
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
Please click the link below to be redirected to the Maine Parkinson Society website and learn about the Friday September 20, 2019 Bangor Muni Golf Tournament.
https://www.maineparkinsonsociety.org/09-20-2019-golf-tournament-bangor-muni/
Understanding Your Parkinson’s Diagnosis, a brief seminar for newly diagnosed patients to help better understand the disease, will be hosted by Mid Coast Health Wellness. Dr. Bill Stamey, Tina Phillips, PT, Grace Plummer, LCSW, and others will present.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
3-5 pm, Parkview Campus at 329 Maine Street, South Entrance, Brunswick, Maine.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information call (207) 373-6585
Thriving with Parkinson’s Disease:
maximizing your quality of life
Saturday, April 27, 2019
8:45 am – 1:00 pm
Italian Heritage Center
40 Westland Avenue, Portland ME 04102
Maine Medical Center Neuroscience Institute and MaineHealth are pleased to host the 2019 Parkinson’s Awareness Conference. This annual conference is focused on providing patients, families and caregivers resources, information and support. The event is free and will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. Online registration is accepted at MMC.CourseStorm.com or you can call Debbie at 662-1509 or olived@mmc.org.
Encourage friends and family impacted by Parkinson’s to join us on April 27 to learn about the latest medical research and developments from physicians, receive support and resources, and network and connect with others affected by Parkinson’s. Register today! Please note: Pre-registration is required. We will not have room for walk-ins.
Agenda
7:30 am – 8:45 am
Doors Open for Check In & Networking
Coffee and light refreshments
8:45 am – 9:00 am
Welcome
9:00 am – 9:30 am
GI Issues in Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. William Stamey, Mid Coast Medical Group, Neurologist
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease
Professor Terry Ellis, Physical Therapy School, Boston University
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break/ Coffee/ Networking
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pain in Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Michael Kleinman, MMC/MMP Neurologist
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Aspects of Parkinson’s Disease: Psychosocial, Neuropsychiatric, Palliative Care and Caregiver Issues
Grace Plummer, LCSW, Mid Coast Medical Group Neurology
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Non-Pharmaceutical Therapies
Michel Delisle, OT, LSVT BIG certified, Coastal Rehab, Cape Elizabeth
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Novel Levodopa Delivery Methods
Dr. Sarah Dodwell, MMC/MMP Neurologist
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Wrap Up
The planned date/time for the annual PD conference hosted by MaineHealth will be the morning of Saturday, April 27. The meeting will take place in Portland at a facility able to seat the larger crowds that the conference has drawn in the last few years. More specific details are to follow as available.
Understanding Your Parkinson’s Diagnosis, a brief seminar for newly diagnosed patients to help better understand the disease, will be hosted by Mid Coast Health Wellness. Dr. Bill Stamey, Tina Phillips, PT, Grace Plummer, LCSW, and others will present.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
3-5 pm, Parkview Campus at 329 Maine Street, South Entrance, Brunswick, Maine.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information call (207) 373-6585
FREE Webinar on February 27, 2019
The Power of Forgiveness: How it can help caregivers
by Janet Edmunson, M.Ed.
For family and professional caregivers
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
(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/forgivenessforcaregivers