Friends In Frederick 
Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Dr. Fahd Saeed Amjad, from Georgetown University spoke to us about symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.

Northea is a medication that treats NoH.\

• Web: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctor/dr-fahd-saeed-amjad-md/
• Web: https://www.nohmatters.com/
• Web: https://www.lundbeck.com/global

Mary Collins from the Division of Senior Services Caregiver Program presented a wealth of information on programs and services available to seniors in Frederick County. 

• Phone: 301-600-6001
• Website: https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/301/Caregiver-Program
• Memory and Music: https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/297779/FCDOA-Music-and-Memory-flyer?bidId=
• Maryland Access Point
  Phone: 301-600-1234
  Website: https://www.marylandaccesspoint.info/consumer/index.php
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Jennifer Eklof from Abbvie gave a talk about Parkinson's Disease including the Duopa pump. 

Dr. Gina Pervall is Chief of the Medical Advisory Board of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.

Maryland Older Driver Safety page: Safety For Older and Medically At Risk drivers. Includes links to driver assessment and driver rehabilitation programs.

AAA Senior Driving website: https://seniordriving.aaa.com/ , Includes links to Driving Health Check-up and Find Your Perfect Fit.

Maryland Driver Rehabilitation programs (locally):
- Rehabilitation of Frederick: 301-682-9110
- Adventist Healthcare Rehanilitation (Rockville): 240-864-6202
- Baker Rehab Driver Rehabilitation (Frederick): 240-575-5856

Maryland Real ID (Real ID is a federal security standard for IDs): Maryland Real ID. You can find out what documents you need to renew your license at this site.

 Dr. Laxman Bahroo is the co-director of the Movement Disorder Center at Georgetown University. He spoke on "off" periods - periods when the Parkinson's Medications aren't working.

Web: https://neurology.georgetown.edu/faculty/bahroo
Web: Georgetown University Movement Disorder Center
Web: APOKYN from US World Meds

Dr. Bahroo was back for a second meeting where he talked about GOCOVRI, extended release Amantadine from Adamas Pharma.

Marissa Yoes, MS CCC-SLP, from Meritus Home Health did an excellent presentation on SPEAK OUT! Ms. Yoes took questions and spoke individually with members.

• Phone: 301-714-4025
• Address: 11110 Medical Campus Rd, Suite 201 (Red Entrance) Hagerstown, MD 21742
• Web: https://www.meritushealth.com/Our-Services/Additional-Services/Rehabilitation-Services/Total-Rehab-Care/Our-Staff.aspx
• Parkinson's Voice Project Web: http://www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/
• Lecture Series: https://www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/Lectures

Fox Rehab provides in home physical therapy, even if the patient is not homebound. They also provide BIG and LOUD. They are based in New Jersey, but have therapists here in Frederick County.

• Website: https://www.foxrehab.org/
• Phone: 877-704- 3422
• --CLICK HERE-- to learn about an important change in the number of physical therapy sessions available to Medicare patients

Frederick movement disorder specialist Laura Brosbe took questions on all things Parkinson's.

• Phone: 240-566-3130
• Website: https://thecns.com/

Merrily Ure from Medtronic presented information about Deep Brain Stimulation.

• Website: http://www.medtronicdbs.com/parkinsons-treatments/index.htm
• Web: www.medtronicdbs.com
• Product Support Web Site
• Phone: 202.641.3794
• Phone:  888.638.7627

Rock Steady Boxing is an exercise and balance program for people with Parkinson's Disease. 

• Phone: (410) 916-1638
• Web: http://www.movementdisordereducationandexercise.com
• Email: larry@rocksteadybaltimore.com
• Carroll County Times

Acadia Pharmaceuticals makes a drug to treat Parkinson's Disease psychosis - Nuplazid.

• Nuplazid Web: www.acadia-pharm.com/product/
• Phone: 844-422-3242
• Hear an interview with Dr. Sub:
  https://helpwithparkinsons.com/witf-smart-talk-dr-sub-is-interviewed/
• Web: PennState Health Movement Disorders

Abbvie is the maker of the Duopa pump.

• Phone: 844-438-6721
• Web: www.duopa.com

The Brain and Balance Center provides skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapy to clients across a range of neurological disorders. 

• Phone: 866-727-3422
• Web: http://www.bakerrehabgroup.com/locations/brain-and-balance-center/
• Request Appointment Form: http://www.bakerrehabgroup.com/contact/
• Baker Rehab is a 2017 Frederick News-Post Best of the Best finalist

Brenda Rich is a physical therapist at the Frederick Memorial Hospital Liberty Center. She spoke about the Big and Loud program. 

• Phone: 301-418-6434
• Web: http://www.fmh.org/Locations/FMH-Rehabilitation-Liberty.aspx

Shepherd's Staff provides in-home care to people in Frederick County and areas of Carroll and Washington Counties.

• Phone: 301-304-9143
• Web: http://shepherds-staff.net/

Hannah Kim did a well organized presentation on the various medications used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.

She also discussed the importance of maintaining an accurate and up to date list of all medications (dose, frequency, format, strength) you take as well as any supplements, herbs, and herbal teas. This list should be shared with your health care providers, caregivers, and pharmacists. 

Editor Note: Many people with Parkinson's use their FREE Aware In Care kit for listing and sharing their current medications

Kim is a pharmacist with Trivergent Health at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

• eMail: hyunah.kim@trivergenthealth.com
• Web: https://www.trivergenthealth.com/pharmacy
• Aware In Care Kit: http://www.awareincare.org/

Kim Spletter is the first person to have Focused Ultrasound to treat Parkinson's Disease. She underwent the proceedure at the University of Maryland Medical Center three weeks ago. She talked about here experiences.

To see the NBC 4 story about Kim: --CLICK HERE--

To read the Baltimore Sun story: --CLICK HERE--

Kim Spletter is also the instructor for Pedaling For Parkinson's at the YMCA of Frederick County. Pedaling a bicycle may dramatically change the life of someone with Parkinson's disease. Research has shown that pedaling at a rate of 80 to 90 revolutions per minute could decrease current symptoms by as much as 35%.

Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM.

For information on Pedaling For Parkinson's contact YMCA Group Exercise Director Jaime Fisher at 301.663.5131 x1244 or emailjfisher@frederickymca.org.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Home Health professionals work closely with you, your family, caregivers and physicians to provide high-quality care through a tailored care plan that meets your individual needs. Their goal is to improve your health status and to assist with maintaining an optimal level of independent function in your home.

• Phone: 240-566-3222
• Web Site: www.fmh.org/homehealth
• Frederick Memorial Hospital is a Frederick News Post 2017 Best of the Best winner

Yalixa Barkley of the Frederick MD office of Social Secuirty Administration

• Phone: 1 - 866-331-1089

The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. is dedicated to helping people build a more secure future for their families. We provide a full range of estate law services that preserve assets and enable our clients to pass on their accumulated wealth to their family members.

• Phone: 301-694-6262
• Phone Toll Free: 866-220-5185
• Phone (Hagerstown): 301-293-0010
• Web: www.samlawoffice.com
• The Law Offices of Scott Morrison is a Frederick News Post 2017 Best of the Best winner.