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Welcome!
As the grassroots organization for Parkinson's disease, the South Florida Chapter of The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and its Information & Referral Center (I&R Center) are committed to providing services, programs and activities for people with Parkinson’s disease and their Caregivers.
Together, the Chapter and I & R Center "ease the burden" of Parkinson's disease by helping fund and organize numerous local programs and support groups that offer a network of qualified professionals, tangible resources, and a circle of friends who share similar needs. This local network forms the basis of the grassroots campaign to help overcome
the unique challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease
while concurrently raising funds to “find the cure”.
March
March 9th Celebration FL PD Symposium
Faye Kern, APDA West Coast hosted J. Eric Ahlskog, MD, PhD , Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN who presented 'Parkinson's Disease' The Big Picture', and held a Question & Answer Session at the Celebration Town Hall. Over 100 persons attended the event.
March 11th Boca Raton FL PD Symposium
The Annual Parkinson's Symposium was held at the Marriott Boca Center. Presentations included: Becky Farley, PhD, MPT 'Train Your Brain, Train Your Body', Keynote Speaker J. Eric Ahlskog, MD, PhD 'Parkinson's Disease' The Big Picture', and Jonathan R. Jagid, MD, 'Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment Update'. Thomas C. Hammond, MD introduced the physicians and participated in the 'Neurology & Neurosurgery' Q&A Session. There were over 250 attendees. |
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J. Eric Ahlskog,
MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology, Mayo Medical School and Chair of the Mayo Clinic Section of Movement Disorders, Rochester, Minnesota. |
Jonathan R. Jagid, M.D. B.S.M.E.
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
and Neurology Director, Functional Neurosurgery,
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. |
Thomas C. Hammond, MD
Associate Professor Nova Southeastern University
APDA Information & Referral Medical Director
Neurologist - Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Becky Farley,
PhD, MS, PT
Dr. Farley created the LSVT BIG therapy program while at the University of Arizona.
She later developed
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Parkinson Wellness Recovery Program |
March 29 -April 6 Florida Panhandle
Gail Baldwin hiked over 100 miles from the Alabama
border to Ft. Pickens to raise Parkinson's awareness
and raise funds in memory of her brother, Steven. Since she announced her trek, Gail has raised close to $2500. She is asking for your continued support to help our Parkinson's community. Donations can be mailed to the APDA SFL, 201 East Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach FL 33064 or online at www.apdaflorida.org. |
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April - Parkinson's Awareness Month
April 14th Delray Beach FL -
Optimism Event
The Annual Optimism Fun Walk and Picnic took place at beautiful Lake Ida Park with an estimated 150 attendees.
This signature event is a social gathering of persons with
PD, care partners, family members, friends and
professionals. Musical entertainment by Mel Matthews,
Trivia and Fact or Fiction games with Barbara and Michael Borello, Lucille's BBQ, Thomas Produce Veggie Stand,
Silent Auction and lots of great raffle prizes. Donations will continue through the month of June. You may mail a donation or contribute online at www.apdaparkinson.donordrive.com/event/FLwalk2013/ |
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April 22nd Boca Raton • Boca Ballet Theatre PD Dance
The American Parkinson Disease Association South Florida was pleased to fund Boca Ballet Theatre's BBT4PD, 6 week PD Dance Pilot Program which started April 22. Class space filled quickly and there is now a waiting list from the next session. Cindy Surman and Natalie Parker, teachers at the Ballet, recently received training from the Mark Morris Dance Group in Dance for PD.
For more information contact Boca Ballet at 561-995-0709 or APDA SF at 800-825-2732. |
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Boca Ballet Theatre - Some of the PD Dance attendees and staff on the opening day of the pilot program. |
Current 2013 Corporate Memberships: |
Help support the Parkinson’s Community! |
Here are some ways: |
Chapter Membership:
As a member of the local Chapter you have a dramatic impact on helping us assist others by supporting the services listed below:
• The Parkinson’s Source Newsletter
• Parkinson’s Newly Diagnosed Workshop
• Annual Parkinson’s Symposium
• Caregiver respite and education
• Regional Support Groups and Exercise
• Information and Referral Services |
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Download The Parkinson's Source Newsletter for
WINTER SPRING 2012
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