2010 FUNDRAISERS
Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 5:30 - 8:30 pm (refreshments served!)
The Warehouse by David Alan
6 Littel Rd
East Hanover, NJ
Highest Prices Paid for your ...
Gold • Diamonds • Silver
Platinum • Watches • Dental
Antique and Estate Jewelry
For more information, please call 973.451.1400
Dine with Us
August 9 & 10, 2010
Bensi in Whitehouse Station donates 15% of the proceeds to NJ APDA!
908 534-8899
Whitehouse Mall
531 Route 22 East
Whitehouse Station, NJ
DON'T FORGET - please get your friends and family to visit Bensi on 8/9 and 8/10!
Click here for more information.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - Save the date - volunteers needed!
2010 PATIENT AND CAREGIVER PROGRAMS
YOUNG ONSET PARKINSON'S CONFERENCE:
The video of the event is now accessible on the web: www.youngparkinsons.org. Speakers’ presentation slides are also available. To retrieve this information, simply click on the link below and follow the instructions that appear in your browser:
http://event.netbriefings.com/event/youngparkinsons/Archives/jointconf1009/
Get Moving, Get Active
A gentle exercise program for people with Parkinson's
• Session II: July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13 (session full - wait list only)
• Session III: September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• Session IV: November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 12, 17 (no class November 26)
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Volunteer Office
$40.00 per person for 6 week session
Please download registration and required physician consent forms.
Painting with Parkinson’s for Peace of Mind
Fridays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct 1 & 8. $40 per person.At RWJUH Auditorium, New Brunswick. Two-session afternoon painting class for people with Parkinson’s, family and caregivers. No prior experience needed. Don’t miss this fun class! Spaced is limited.
Pre-registration and payment required. For details call 732-745-7520.
People with Parkinson’s Phone Support Group
Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct 5, 12, & 19. $25 per person.Facilitator is Helen Hunter is a geriatric social worker and lay pastoral minister. Presented by DOROT University Without Walls. Pre-registration with payment required. For details call toll-free 877-819-9147
Ask the Neurologist
Wednesday, Oct 20 at 7 p.m.At RWJUH Auditorium, New Brunswick. Discussion of symptoms, diagnosis, medical and non-medical management of PD, and question and answer session with Dr. Lawrence Golbe, Movement Disorder Specialist, UMDNJ-RWJMS. No RSVP needed. For information call 732-745-7520.
Living Well with Parkinson's - North Jersey Fall Symposium
October 30, 2010 - Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, NJ
Speakers and topics include: Dr. Joseph Freidman, Movement Disorder Specialist, Behavioral Aspects of PD; Dr. Fiona Gupta, Movement Disorder Specialist, Parkinson’s disease Medical Management & Research; Dr. Hooman Azmi, Neurosurgeon, Surgical Options and Parkinson’s disease with a questions and answers with panel. Pre-registration and payment required. For details call 732-745-7520.
Caring for a Loved One with Parkinson’s
Caregiver’s Telephone Support Group
Mondays, 7:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. on Nov 1,8,15,22 & 29. $25 per person. CAREGIVERS ONLY
Topics include: Ask the Neurologist, How to Take Care of You (Caregiver Resources), and Caregiver Relief (homecare, adult day centers, assisted living, nursing homes, respite, etc). Facilitator is Elizabeth Schaaf, Coordinator of the NJ APDA I&R Center. Presented by DOROT and the NJ APDA.
Pre-registration and payment required. For information call Fran Rod at 973-763-1511.
Living Well with Parkinson's - South Jersey Fall Symposium
November 13, 2010 - The Mansion, Voorhees, NJ
Speakers and Topics include: Susan Imke, RN, NP, Ten Commandments of Living Well With Parkinson; Dr. Donald Barone, Neurologist, Parkinson’s Disease Medical Management; Dr. Subhar Danish, Neurosurgeon, Surgical Options and PD.
Pre-registration and payment required. For details call 732-745-7520.Ask the Neurologist
Friday, November 19 at 12:30 p.m.
At RWJUH Auditorium, New Brunswick. Discussion of symptoms, diagnosis, medical and non-medical management of PD, and question and answer session with Dr. Jacob Sage, Movement Disorder Specialist, UMDNJ-RWJMS. No RSVP needed. For information call 732-745-7520.
Getting a Good Start - Newly Diagnosed - Patient and Caregiver seminar
November 22, 2010 - New Brunswick, NJ
Clinical Academic Building, 125 Paterson St, New Brunswick NJ.
Seminar for newly diagnosed (within 3 years) people with Parkinson’s, family and caregivers.
For more information regarding these events and programs, please contact the NJ American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center
120 Albany Street, Suite 360
New Brunswick NJ 08901
(732) 745-7520
Elizabeth.schaaf@rwjuh.edu
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