Our next meeting is Wednesday March 3. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Hannah Walters, MD, Neurologist/Movement Disorder Specialist, who will speak on Dystonia & Dyskinesia. Date: Wednesday, March 3 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Hannah Walters, MD, INOVA Medical Group—Neurosciences Topic: Dystonia & Dyskinesia: What’s the Difference Between Them and What Can […]
Supplementing Traditional Therapy to Slow PD Progression–a wealth of speaker-provided information
“Call me Sam,” Dr. Samantha Evans says, introducing herself at our February 3rd Zoom meeting. She shares her impressive educational and professional background, including “working with two of the most prominent naturopathic doctors in the country: Dr. Marco Vespignani and Dr. Laurie Mischley.” The majority of Dr. Sam’s naturopathic practice is devoted to neurological issues: […]
February 3rd Meeting Announcement
Knowledge is power when it comes to living with Parkinson’s. Our February guest speaker’s goal if to empower people living with Parkinson’s by making them aware of all their options. Through the wonder of Zoom, Dr. Samantha Evans, will be speaking to us from her office in Seattle, Washington. A Naturopathic Doctor at Seattle Integrative […]
Swallowing and Voice Issues Speaker Notes
Speech and Language Pathologist, Matt McKeon visited our group for our January 6 meeting via Zoom. He began his visit with a discussion of how all health professionals, not only speech pathologists, ask people with Parkinson’s to go out of their comfort zone. In doing so, we learn more about ourselves: our insecurities and self-doubts, […]
First Meeting of the New Year Announcement
Coughing or choking while eating or drinking, feeling like food and beverages are going “down the wrong pipe” —are not normal and not a normal part of aging. If this is occurring more than 1x/week, you likely have a problem that should not be ignored, according to Speech and Language Pathologist, Matt McKeon, who will join us on Wednesday, […]
Vocal Yoga Meeting Notes
Breath is the foundation of yoga and life, according to Melanie Dorn, guest speaker at our December 2nd meeting. She has combined her expertise and certifications as a Speech Language Pathologist, LSVT/LOUD Certified Clinician, and Certified Yoga Instructor to create a unique yoga program offering for people with Parkinson’s. Several years ago, while teaching PFNCA-sponsored Communication […]
December 2 Meeting–YOGA!
I’m excited about our meeting this month. Speech Language Pathologist, LSVT/LOUD Certified Clinician, and Certified Vocal Yoga Instructor Melanie Dorn will be demonstrating Vocal Yoga and educating us in ways to care for our voices. Date: Wednesday, December 2 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm via Zoom Speaker: Melanie Dorn Topic: Breathing & Neck Rigidity + […]
November 3 Meeting Announcement: Vestibular Balance and Dizziness
Look forward to seeing everyone via Zoom at our next meeting. Zoom link will be sent out the day before the meeting. Please plan to log on 10-15 minutes early from a private area of your home to preserve the group’s confidentiality. About our Guest Speaker: Yuliya Jackson, PT, DPT, is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist […]
October Meeting Notes and Speaker-provided Resources
Dr. Hilary Goetz, a neuropsychologist with Inova, visited with us via Zoom on October 7. As part of her work at Inova, she does cognitive testing for people with Parkinson’s prior to DBS surgery. The focus of her discussion was managing mental health in Parkinson’s, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Resource links were provided by […]
Keeping a Sense of Self with a Chronic Disease
Our guest speaker for our next meeting on Wednesday October 7 will be Dr. Hilary Goetz, Psy.D. She will begin promptly at 1.00 p.m., so please plan to sign on 10 – 15 minutes earlier. She will talk about Managing Mental Health in Parkinson’s Disease, including anxiety and stress, followed by a question and answer […]