Most people with Parkinson’s Disease visit their neurologist every 4 months or about 3 times a year (see how I did the math? Impressive,right?). Of course, you sometimes need a visit in-between but these are the planned for appointments. My question is how do we make the most of our regular appointments? Specifically: • How […]
Thanks to Parkinson’s Disease
A warm sunny day greeted our February support group meeting. The gathering was just as welcome as the weather and we covered a wide range of subjects and concerns. First, though, I want to acknowledge the growth of our numbers. With four new members attending this meeting, our rolls have swollen to twenty!! I take, however, the mixed attitude […]
February Meeting – The Blessings and Challenges of Relationships
Our February meeting is fast approaching! Since our January meeting was cancelled due to predicted bad weather, hopefully February 4th will be a dry and sunny day. It’ll be good to get together again. Just in case the weather isn’t great, we have permission to use our meeting room the following Wednesday (the 11th) at 1pm. In […]
New Breakthroughs in Parkinson’s Medications
Some good news! Two new Parkinson’s disease medications have just been approved by the FDA. Here are links to read more. The one pump version, Duopa, has been used in Europe since 2004. It works by by-passing the stomach and going right into the small intestine. There are a couple very good explanations in the […]
WWPD Lunch Cancelled Today
Good Morning! We are canceling lunch today to err on the side of caution. The next meeting is the regular scheduled meeting on February 4th.
Talk at Tall Oaks by local author, Karl Robb
If you have the time before our noon lunch next Wednesday, don’t miss an opportunity to hear Karl Robb’s presentation. Its about 10 minutes from our restaurant. Note that they’re requesting an RSVP.
Lunch and New Year Plans for WWPD
I hope you have had a wonderful holiday season surrounded by friends and family. New Years Day has come and gone as everyone’s daily lives resume. Hopefully, this group has become a regular part of your lives as well. At the December meeting, we discussed meeting for lunch in January instead of our usual meeting. I […]
Holiday Season Stress and Parkinson’s Disease
Holiday Stress The subject alone brought in some of our members who hadn’t thought they’d be able to join us. No matter whether you’re a laid-back holiday person or someone who really goes out for the season, holiday stress sneaks in. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah or any other annual festivity, there’s no denying it. […]
December Meeting Notice
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! Fast on the heals of that big event is another – the December meeting of Women with Parkinson’s Disease support group. Just to remind you: Date: Wednesday, December 3rd Time: 1 – 2:30pm For location, contact the group. Topic: We all know that stress is hard on […]
Snow!
We’re supposed to get a light dusting of snow tonight. No, we don’t have to abandon our cars yet, but it did remind me that we should discuss winter weather . As a general rule, our meeting location is closed when Fairfax County Public Schools are closed. So if you hear the schools are closed, you’ll […]