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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.

2010 Annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium

American Parkinson Disease Association, South Florida Chapter
&
Information and Referral Center
Presents
Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium

Monday, March 1, 2010

Marriott Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
Registration Begins at 10:15 a.m. • Program Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch • Valet Parking Available
$15.00 per person
Reserve your seat — Register by February 22, 2010
For information call 1-800-825-2732

Keynote Speaker - Eric A. Ahlskog, MD
“Debunking the Ten Myths That May Sabotage Treatment of PD”

Parkinson's Disease Quilt Raffle
Janice Leonard has crafted this beautiful tulip quilt raffled at the Annual "Fun" Walk and Picnic April 18 was won by Sheldon and Ann Israel. The Israels have graciously re-donated the quilt back to the APDA in order to raise additional funds for the South Florida Chapter.
Tickets are $5 each or five for $20.
To purchase raffle tickets call (800) 825-2732

Jewelry to Benefit Parkinson's
Parkinson’s bracelet sells for: $50. For ordering info, call
800-825-2732

APDA and NPF Collaborate to Offer Young Onset PD Conferences
Recently, Joel Gerstel, Executive Director The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and Joyce Oberdorf, President and CEO of National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) announced that the organizations were collaborating on a series of young onset Parkinson’s programs. The APDA, which sponsors the only National Young Onset Center, and the NPF, which has sponsored national young onset conferences for six years will begin the first of the four series in the Fall of 2009.

The first of the series, “Choices and Connections” will be offered in Dallas, Texas - October 23-24, 2009. Three other programs will be scheduled in 2010 in different locations across the Country. Topics include medical and scientific updates, work and disability, managing stress and relationships and caregiver issues. The cost is $30. For more information, visit the APDA National Young Onset Center website at www.youngparkinsons.org.

Download the Newletter below for more information.

Download The Parkinson's Resource Newsletter for
FALL 2009

Download The Parkinson's Resource Newsletter for
SUMMER 2009

Download The Parkinson's Resource Newsletter for WINTER 2009

Download The Parkinson's Resource Newsletter for
FALL 2008

Download The Parkinson's Resource Newsletter for SPRING / SUMMER 2008

Download The Parkinson's Resource Newsletter for
WINTER 2008

Help support the South FloridaParkinson’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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