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.

No Meetings in July & August

The Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group does not meet in July or August. Our next meeting is September 18, 2019. Our speaker will be Mary Collins from the Department of Senior Services Caregiver Program.

Other Parkinson's related activities ARE happening over the Summer. The Parkinson Disease Support Group of Frederick meets the 3rd Saturday of the month at the YMCA of Frederick. The Hagerstown Parkinson's Support Group meets in the summer. Various exercise classes continue. There are numerous webinars. Check our Upcoming Events on this page for more informtion.

Maryland Access Point

Maryland Access Point: https://www.marylandaccesspoint.info/consumer/index.php ,your link to Health and Support services in Maryland. Use search engine on the Home page.

Looking For an Exercise Program?

Looking for an exercise or yoga class with a distinctly Parkinson's focus? Have you heard about Pedaling for Parkinson's? How about Rock Steady Boxing? We;ve added a listing of local (to Frederick) exercise, yoga, cycling and boxing to our website. --CLICK HERE-- to visit our Keeping Active Page

You can also find a local Parkinson's Disease Support Group by visiting our Support Groups - Four State Area page.

Upcoming Events

August 9 to 17, 2019 - Montgomery County Fair - The PFNCA AMP Mobile will be at the Montgomery County Fair. Check out a story about the AMP Mobile on our Parkinson's News page.
August 17, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Arita McCoy: Hospitalization, what to do/expect - Frederick YMCA - Noon
August 19, 2019 - Parkinson's Exercise Program sponsored by the PFNCA - One Life Fitness 2500 Osprey Way Frederick, MD - Classes every Monday at 1:00 PM --CLICK HERE-- to visit the PFNCA registration site. Don't forget that PFNCA has MANY wellness programs at MANY sites around the Baltimore/DC/Frederick area. --CLICK HERE-- for much more information.
September 12, 2019 - Parkinson's Pointers - Dr. Pagan, Georgetown University, will be presenting Advances of Treatments for Parkinson's. This lecture is LIVE STREAMED to numerous locations around the area including Frederick Memorial Hospital and the East Pavilion at Carroll Hospital in Westminster. --CLICK HERE-- for more information and registration.
September 13 to 21, 2019 - The GREAT FREDERICK FAIR --CLICK HERE-- for more information
September 16, 2019 - Shaping The Future: Patient Centered Educational Event - sponsored by Johns Hopkins, the Parkinson's Foundation and University of Delaware --CLICK HERE-- for more information or contact Chelsea Ganc at 410-955-6684 or cganc1@jhmi.edu
September 18, 2019 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Mary Collins - Department of Senior Services Caregiver Program
September 21, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Attorney Michael Day, Eldercare and related issues - Frederick YMCA - Noon
September 22, 2019 - Walk Off Parkinson's - Nationals Park - Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area --CLICK HERE-- for more information
October 12, 2019 - Communicating With Your Doctor to Manage Parkinson's - FREE live-streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE-- for more information.
October 16, 2019 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Our speaker will be from LUNBECK to talk about symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and Northera.
October 19, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Annette Waddell - Physical Therapist FMH Home Health: Exercises For Parkinson's - Frederick YMCA - Noon
November 9, 2019 - Speak Out! - FREE live-streamed lecture from the Parkinson's Voice Project --CLICK HERE-- for more information
November 16, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Dr. Lianna Rosenthal, Movement Disorder Specialist Johns Hopkins University - Frederick YMCA - Noon
November 20, 2019 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Acorda Therapeutics makers of Inbrija (inhaled Levodopa)
December 18, 2019 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Annual Holiday Party
December 21, 2019 - Parkinson's Disease Support Group of Frederick - Holiday Party - Frederick YMCA - Noon
January 15, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Speaker will be Macky Stafford from Acadia Pharma the makers of Nuplazid
February 19, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Scott Morrison - Law Offices of Scott Morrison
March 18, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Katrina Wolf - Senior Fitness Specialist from Age Well Senior Fitness
April 21, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Arita McCoy, RN - Johns Hopkins Movement Disorder Center
May 20, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - TBA
June 17, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - Annual Picnic
September 12, 2019 - Parkinson's Pointers Lecture Series - Dr. Pagan - Free - Parkinson's Foundation of the National Capital Area
September 16, 2020 - Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting - TBA

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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