The Davis Phinney Foundation wants to honor a hero in your Parkinson’s community!

The Victory Summit®. in Richmond on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center will feature the Local Hero Award, a special recognition of someone living with or connected to Parkinson’s disease who is determined to celebrate moments of victory in their lives and inspires others to do the same.

Know someone?
To nominate a Local Hero, please email the Davis Phinney Foundation at events@davisphinneyfoundation.org
or send a letter to The Davis Phinney Foundation, Attn: Local Hero Program, 4676 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304.

The following information must be included:
Name of Local Hero Nominee
Where Does the Nominee Live?
How Does This Person Inspire the Local PD Community?
Your Contact Information (Name, Email Address, Phone Number)

Hurry, nominations must be received by March 1, 2012

download flyer Local Hero Flyer_Richmond

“A string of good moments makes a good day and seven good days makes a week and suddenly you realize that you have a good life, filled with Moments of Victory.”
- Davis Phinney, Cycling Legend, Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2000 at age 40

You are invited to the 3rd Annual free ET Seminar “Reasons for Hope” for anyone affected by Essential Tremor. Learn about area resources, get research updates and discover coping techniques. Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 12:30-4:30pm at Tuckahoe Area Library. Registration is required - Seating is limited - Please register ASAP. Download flyer Final_ET_Hope10March2012Flyer

Online registration and website

We are extremely pleased to announce that the APDA Optimism Campaign has officially been launched. The website is now live at www.Optimism4Parkinsons.org All across the country, people are coming together to join in a common goal: to “ease the burden and find a cure” for Parkinson’s disease. Through the American Parkinson Disease Association’s national “Optimism” campaign, we’re spreading hope, confidence, and a positive vision for the future — as we increase awareness about Parkinson’s disease and raise money to find a cure.

View the upcoming educational topics for PD and ET sponsored by the VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.
http://parkinsons.vcu.edu/education/events/supportgrouppres.html

APDA, Southeast PADRECC at McGuire VAMC, VCU Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Centers, and UVa are partners with the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s who is producing The Victory Summit in Richmond on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 9:00 am – 3:15 pm at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
This one-day event will feature presentations by nationally recognized researchers, clinicians, and physical therapists, giving you the latest information and practical tools that people with Parkinson’s can use to live well today.

The event is free of charge and includes lunch. Learn more about The Victory Summit at the Davis Phinney Foundation’s website. Bring your care partner, friends and family. This is a day not to be missed!

Registration is required.
You can register online at: http://VictorySummit.kintera.org/Richmond or by calling: 1-877-274-7673.

Questions? Email events@davisphinneyfoundation.org or call 1-866-358-0285.

See you in May!

latest schedule (December 2011) of Parkinson’s Support Groups around the state
available here VirginiaDecember2011PDsupportgroup
courtesy of Susan Dietrich, Coordinator, APDA I&R Center Coordinator
Charlottesville, VA (434) 982-4482

Chickahominy YMCA upcoming PD class January 3-February 9, 2012
Tuesdays/Thursdays Classes: 12:30-1:30pm
Registration Deadline: Monday, Jan 2nd
Contact Tricia Wright, Wellness Coordinator (804) 737-9622 wrightt@ymcarichmond.org
Download flyer here ChxicJan2012PDexercise

What sets this site apart from others is our belief in the importance of community and the role it plays in our individual success. Each of us has something to teach and learn from others, so we are asking you to share your stories and comment on other people’s as well. We all have received help from someone along our life’s journey. This is our opportunity to “pay it forward.” If you know someone who has Parkinson’s and isn’t exercising, be a “Pal” and get them moving. Take them to a gym or take them for a walk around the block. Exercise begins with one small step.

Visit pdplan4exercise.com to:

• Share your personal experiences with exercise and exercise strategies.

• Read and comment on other people’s exercise stories.

• Find out what the experts have to say about Parkinson’s disease and exercise.

• Read about “what’s new” (everything from research to equipment) related to exercise and Parkinson’s.

• Follow links to:

o Web sites about specific exercise programs (boxing, dance, etc.) and Parkinson’s.

o Information about ongoing clinical trials focused on exercise and Parkinson’s disease.

o Exercise publications you can download and print.

We are confident you will find the inspiration and knowledge you need to make exercise work for you.

Experience a HISTORIC RESORT RANCH in WICKENBURG ,AZ with 3 MEALS A DAY & EDUCATION, EXERCISE & ENRICHMENT
* WHAT DOES RESEARCH SAY ABOUT HOW I SHOULD EXERCISE TO REDUCE MY SYMPTOMS?
* HOW DOES EXERCISE CREATE POSITIVE BRAIN CHANGE?
* WHAT EXERCISES WILL BENEFIT ME SPECIFICALLY?
* WHY IS EXERCISE SO CRITICAL FOR MY CONTINUED WELL BEING?
* HOW OFTEN SHOULD I EXERCISE AND AT WHAT INTENSITY?
* HOW CAN I STAY PWR’D AND IN CONTROL?
* HOW CAN I BE PROACTIVE AND REDUCE MY FREEZING & FALLING?
* HOW CAN I ADVOCATE FOR MYSELF? HOW DO I ACHIEVE BALANCE IN MY LIFE?
Join Dr. Becky Farley with your Partner and Family! Meet with PWR! exercise specialists, physicians, and health/fitness professionals that understand exercise and PD!
Learn about & experience research-based exercise approaches ALL INCLUSIVE EXERCISE RETREAT AND CONFERENCE
For Info: sally@nfnw.org or call 520-270-9990 or go to www.nfnw.org Sponsored by NeuroFit Networks – Limited Spaces so Sign up Early

We are pleased to announce the publication of our “What’s Shaking in the Kitchen” Cookbook. This 200 recipe cookbook is now available for purchase. All proceeds go to the Richmond Metro Chapter – American Parkinson’s Disease Association.
If you would like to purchase a copy, please send your check or money order (made out to APDA Richmond Metro Chapter) in the amount of $13.00 (to cover shipping costs) to:
Denise Barker
APDA Richmond Metro Chapter
P.O. Box 70283
Richmond, VA 23255-0283
Please be sure to put a note stating how many cookbooks you want to purchase and the address to mail the cookbook(s).
Cookbooks will be available for sale at the October 22nd Parkinson’s Disease Community Education Day event at Sheraton Richmond Park South. Cash sales and cost without shipping is $10.