Parkinson's Association of SWFL

HURRICANE IAN UPDATE

Members and friends,
In response to hurricane Ian, and for the safety of our members, facilitators, and staff in Florida, the office will be closed on Wednesday and very likely the remainder of the week. Please take extra precautions to ensure your safety during this weather event.

Below is a list of schedule changes due to hurricane Ian:

The PD Talk on Medicare scheduled for Tuesday, September 27th at 2:00pm Is postponed. We will inform you when the presentation is rescheduled.
All Tuesday programs will continue as scheduled. (Weather and power permitting.)
Our office will be closed Wednesday (and likely the remainder of the week)
The Wednesday, September 28 PD Talk — Nutrition for PD — is rescheduled to Wednesday, October 12 @ 3:00pm.
All of Wednesday’s programs are canceled with the exception of the 2 pm Advanced Movement, LIVE and led by Elizabeth (Monday-Friday 2:00 pm) Click to join
Thursday’s and Friday’s programs will be available (pending utility and internet availability.)
For those of you outside of Southwest Florida, keep moving with our recorded movement classes. Click here
Recordings of our movement classes are available on our Members Only Page by clicking the tab above.

IMPORTANT HURRICANE RELATED INFORMATION

Below are links to information you may find helpful during weather related events in Southwest Florida.
Collier County Safety and Preparedness: CLICK HERE
Collier County Special Needs Shelter Program: CLICK HERE
State of Florida Guide to Hurricane Preparedness: CLICK HERE
Florida Disaster: Plan and Prepare: CLICK HERE

The Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida provides proven and effective programs and services that improve the quality of life, educate, enrich, and empower people affected by Parkinson’s Disease and related neurodegenerative diseases. We can help you live well with PD.

PD TALK RECORDINGS

Did you miss a PD Talk? That's ok because we just added a new resource page to our website. The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida now offers a library of recordings of educational talks designed to help you live well with PD. Our videos range from information on PD 101, Mobility, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Care Partners, Planning, PD Related Issues, Medication, Treatment, to Symptom Management, and more.

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We help our members, their families and care partners live well with PD through programs that include balance and movement, support groups, educational talks, speech and swallowing classes, social activities and more. You can sign up online and begin participating in our programs immediately. Visit our Membership Page to learn more or click the button to get started today.

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Membership is open to anyone with PD or other Neurological conditions, their families and care partners.

Online and in person program participants are required to complete a membership application and participation waiver. while there is no charge to participate there are significants costs to offer the programs and services.

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