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Upcoming PD Talks

PD and Driving: Challenges and Opportunities
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 @ 3:30pm

Join us for an informational session PD and Driving: Challenges and Opportunities.

Sherrilene Classen, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, FGSA is Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville. Dr. Classen is an internationally funded prevention-oriented rehabilitation scientist who studies fitness-to-drive issues in at-risk drivers using clinical assessments, driving simulators, on-road assessments, in-vehicle technologies, and autonomous, connected, electric and shared vehicles. Her scholarly work utilizes both a public health and a rehabilitation science approach to bring depth and breadth in understanding driving and mobility from multiple perspectives.
Please register in advance for this talk by clicking the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Healing Power of Play for PD
Friday, December 17, 2021 @ 11:00am

Join us for this informational session on The Healing Power of Play for PD.  As we grow older, we might think play is “for children” or that we are “too busy” for that silliness. The truth is play is critical to our well-being and has been shown to release endorphins, improve brain functionality, and stimulate creativity. Join me for this one-hour workshop where you laugh, have fun, and see games played by our PD Improv group, Improv Inspiration. You don’t have to play with us. But you might find it fun and stress-relieving!

Margot Escott, LCSW has lived and maintained a private counseling practice in Naples for over 36 years. She was an original member of the Parkinson’s Association of SWFL starting in 1998 when her father was diagnosed with PD. Margot incorporates over 36 years of experience as a speaker, counselor, and teacher in her presentations, workshops, and national conferences that use humor, play, improvisational theatre exercises, and games to achieve wellbeing. She developed one of the first improv for PD groups in the country five years ago and continues to offer that class to the PD community today.
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Watch for additional talks designed to help you live well with PD.

Did you know you can watch recordings of our past talks online? Click on one of the talks shown on this page to view a recording. Enter the code provided under the listed talk when prompted.

We believe that education is an important part of living life with PD and we have an education committee that is dedicated to bring the best possible information to our community so that you can understand and live well with PD.  Join us for one of our PD Talks online.

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Movement Problems in PD with Stuart Isaacson, MD
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Education Programs

We believe that education is an important part of living life with PD and we have an education committee that is dedicated to bring the best possible information to our community so that you can understand and live well with PD.  Join us for one of our PD Talks online.
While there is no charge to participate there are significants costs to offer our programs and services​. 
​Participants are required to complete a membership application and participation waiver before participating in online and in person programs. Click below to complete the required application online.

For your convenience the membership application is available to complete online, or if you would prefer printed forms, you can download them and return them to us by mail. Are you unsure if you completed a waiver or membership form? Call us at 239-417-3465 and we will be delighted to check for you. CLICK TO JOIN

Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida 
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