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”.
“Winning Ways Patients & Caregivers Can Help Themselves and Each Other” Marilyn Tait
November 2, 2011 (Guest Speaker at two Support Groups)
Marilyn is a motivational speaker specializing in caregiver and patient communication
Nova Univ. Support Group 10:30am – 12:00pm University Park Plaza, 3530 S. University Dr, Rm 515
Delray Support Group 2:00pm-4:00pm South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach
Fashion Show - Palm Beach Gardens
November 7, 2011 has been rescheduled to March 5, 2012
Cookies for Caregivers
Interfaith Conference
November 16, 2011,
9:00am-2:00pm
Temple Beth EL, Boca Raton
Contact: Abbi Bentz, RN
561-504-4891
“FLATLANDER HIKE ON THE DIKE”
I’M TAKIN’ A HIKE…
FOR PARKINSON’S, THAT IS!
Gail Baldwin will be taking part in this fund-raising adventure for the APDA by being part of the Big O’ Hike around Lake Okeechobee. The walk is from November 19 to 27.
For more information click here
APDA Lunch & Learn
The Palace, Kendall, 800-825-2732
Parkinson's Update & Volunteer Recognition
December 12, 2011 11:30am-1:30pm
North Broward Medical Center, Deerfield Beach, 800-825-2732
Sabrina's Mitzvah Project, A Fundraiser
Flash Mob Date: December 18, 2011 5:00-5:03p.m. If you would like to participate in Sabrina’s Parkinson’s dance flash mob fundraiser, please sign-up by getting us the attached registration ticket and print the flyer so you remember all the details or email us your address to send a flyer and registration form to and we will get it in the mail to you this week. Feel free to pass this email on!
Click here to view the YouTube video for more information
We look forward to your participation. For a flyer, click the image below.
Parkinson Lunch & Learn
January 24, 2012 The Fountainview, West Palm Beach,
800-825-2732
Participate in a University of Florida Study Called:
The Role Of Visual Attention In The Driving Safety Of Parkinson Disease Patients
Description: Deficits in visual attention and visual perception may occur early and consistently in people with PD, may negatively impact safe driving and may be the central core underlying driving impairment. Building on pilot work we are examining whether the Useful Field of View® (UFOV), a measure of central vision, divided attention, selective attention and speed of processing, shows homogenous impairment among PD drivers when compared to healthy age-matched controls, as a consistent predictor of driving safety risk.
Contact Person: Dr. Alexander Crizzle
Email: acrizzle@phhp.ufl.edu
Phone: 352-273-6136
Duration: June 1, 2010-May 31 2012.
Download the NPF Driver ICF Forms
Download the NPF Caregiver ICF Forms
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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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