Friends In Frederick
Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Post Office Box 213
Walkersville, MD 21793-0213
ph: (301) 703-1194
stephen@fifpdsg.org

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The "Friends In Frederick" Parkinson Disease Support Group exists to offer an open and caring environment where not only those afflicted with Parkinson's Disease, but also their caregivers, family members and friends can meet to exchange information and concerns.

Speakers are scheduled to present updated information concerning treatments, therapy, nutrition, exercise and many other topics related to Parkinson's Disease.

Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month and are held at the Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club. Meetings begin at 1:00 PM.

Remember, the best patients are people who are educated about their disease.

November Meeting

Our guest speaker will be Mackie Stafford from Acadia Pharma, the makers of Nuplazid. The discussion will be around Parkinson's Psychosis.

This meeting is Wednesday November 21, 2018 - the day before Thanksgiving. Check your Newsletter for information about refreshments.

Winter Weather

Be prepared for Winter Weather.

Check the weather by using the link on the center of this page.
Download the FREE Be Preapred For Winter Weather! guide from the Frederick County Senior Services Division (formerly the Department of Aging) --CLICK HERE--
Check traffic conditions using this Interactive Map from the Maryland Department of Transportation
Frederick County Public Schools Delays and Closing Information

Upcoming Events

November 17, 2018 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Darendia Sue Thomson, patient advocate - Frederick YMCA - Noon
November 21, 2018 - Friends in Frederick PD Support Group meeting - Macky Stafford, Acadia Pharma makers of Nuplazid
November 29, 2018 - Parkinson's Exercise Program sponsored by the PFNCA - One Life Fitness 2500 Osprey Way Frederick, MD - Classes every Thursday Noon to 1:00 PM --CLICK HERE-- to visit the PFNCA registration site. You can also check our Parkinson's News page for more information.
December 4, 2018 - Parkinson's Voice Project Holiday Concert - Watch the Intentional Singers Holiday Concert LIVE streamed --CLICK HERE-- to register to see the concert LIVE.
December 5, 2018 - Estate Planning - Michael J Fox Foundation webinar --CLICK HERE-- for more information and to register
December 6, 2018 - Spotlight On Treatment - FREE LIVE CONFERENCE - Bender JCC of Greater Washington in Rockville, MD - Sponsored by the Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance --CLICK HERE-- for registration and information.
December 6 & 7, 2018 - In Sync Support Group Leaders Conference - Bender JCC of Greater Washington - Sponsored by the Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance --CLICK HERE-- for registration and more information.
December 15, 2018 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Holiday Party - Frederick YMCA - Noon
December 19, 2018 - Friends in Frederick PD Support Group Annual Holiday Party - Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club
January 10, 2019 - Common Misconceptions About Parkinson's - PFNCA Parkinson's Pointers - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - locations TBA
January 16, 2019 - Friends in Frederick PD Support Group meeting - Jacinta Handon, Adamas Pharma - makers of GOCOVRI - extended release Admantadine.
January 19, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Dr. Rosenthal - research project - Frederick YMCA - Noon
February 9, 2019 - Packing Some "Punch" in Your Parkinson's Exercise Routine - FREE Live-Streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE-- for more information
February 16, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Mary Collins, Frederick County Department of Aging - Frederick YMCA - Noon
February 20, 2019 - Friends in Frederick PD Support Group meeting - Speaker Rhoderick Beresford-Cole from Lunbeck.
March 9, 2019 - New and Emerging Therapies in Parkinson's Disease - FREE lecture Live-Streamed by the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE-- for more information
March 16, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Mackey Stafford - Parkinson's More Than Motor Symptoms - Frederick YMCA - Noon
March 20, 2019 - Friends in Frederick PD Support Group meeting - Speaker TBA
April 12, 2019 - 2019 Parkinson's Disease Community Seminar. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Otterbein United Methodist Church Hagerstown, Maryland. --SEE Story on our Parkinson's News page-- For more information contact Art Guyer of the Hagerstown PD Support Group. --CLICK HERE-- For Agenda and Registration Form
April 17, 2019 - Friends in Frederick PD Support Group meeting - Dr. Gina Pervall, Chief, Medical Advisory Board, Motor Vehicle Administration - Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club
April 20, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Denise Schuller, MD - Techical Assistive program/devices that may help people with Parkinson's - Frederick YMCA - Noon
May 15, 2019 - Friends in Frederick PD Support Group meeting - Jennifer Eklof, RN from Abbvie makers of the Duopa pump.
May 18, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Dr. Boyd Dwyer - issues facing family caregivers and other topics of interest - Frederick YMCA - Noon
June 15, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Brenda Rich, FMH Liberty - How to make our homes safer - Frederick YMCA - Noon
June 19, 2019 - Friends in Frederick PD Support Group meeting - Annual Picnic - watch for details in our newsletter.
July 20, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Dr. Cayer - Nutrition - Frederick YMCA - Noon

For a Calendar of Events & Support Group meetings in the Four State area please --CLICK HERE-- (calendar maintained by Art Guyer

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