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Weekly Parkinson's Newsletter from PAACI



Parkinson's Awareness Association

of Central Indiana, Inc.

May 10, 2024

Parkinson's Articles & Events

(To register for an event or view an article click on the blue link.)

Meet a Researcher Working to Stop the Spread of Misfolded Proteins in the Brain


Colors of Holistic Care for People with Parkinson's Disease (You Tube video)


Speak Out! Practice (You Tube video)


Seated Tai Chi for Seniors: 3 Routines Improved Flexibility and Well-Being


When Parkinson's Hurts: Treatments for Managing Pain (Webinar)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 (12pm ET)


AI Isn't Sci-Fi

Older Adults Beware & Prepare Yourself & Your Family! (AI scams discussion)

Monday, June 10, 2024 (9:30am-1pm)

Westfield High School, Main Cafeteria, Door 2/3

RSVP to Lisa Albano at 463-215-2419 or Lisa@scofhc.org


Women & PD Conference with PAACI

Saturday, July 27, 2024 @ 11:30am

Dr. Indu Subramanian will discuss "Gaps in Care and Management for Women with PD".

MCL at Township Line Rd.

(2370 W. 86th St., Indpls, IN)

To register contact Sheri by responding to this message, emailing sheripaaci@yahoo.com or by calling 317-255-1993.


Caregiver Corner

Avoid Conflict When Helping Seniors at Doctor's Appointments


7 Ways to Reduce Aggressive Dementia Behaviors


7 Ways for Seniors to Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs


Caring & Coping: A Care Partner's Guide to Parkinson's (downloadable e-book)


Caregiving Legal Basics: Essential Documents and Tasks


Roadmap to Eldercare (Book available on Amazon)


Of Interest


15 Minute Senior Exercise Program for Balance and Strength


A Note from us

Happy Mothers day to all the Mothers, Grandmothers, Pet Mama's, Everyone!!! We hope you have a wonderful, beautiful, happy Mother's Day!!! Celebrate your beautiful self and all your wonderful accomplishments in life. You've lived a wonderful life and deserve to celebrate it!!!


Families don't forget to shower your Mother's with all your love this Mother's Day!!!


Have a great day and a great weekend!

Sheri, John & the PAACI Board!

Research Opportunities

Join a Study - Parkinson's Foundation List of Available Studies


Parkinson's Disease Medical Care Planning Resource

Dr. Jiayun Xu is creating a tool to help you and your family members talk about future medical planning in Parkinson's Disease. They are looking for a person with Parkinson's and a family member who is/was caring for a family member with PD within the last 5 years. You must be able to speak and read English, willing to be audio-recorded and have access to a phone or internet. For more info contact Dr. Xu at caregive@purdue.edu or phone 765-494-4017.


Speech Accessibility Project

Beckman Institute at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a new study called the "Speech Accessibility Project" to help speech recognition tools understand diverse voices. You can record your speech from home and earn up to $180/$90 for caregivers. For more info: 1-888-309-6499 or speechaccessibility@beckman.illinois.edu