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Weekly Parkinson's Newsletter from PAACI



Parkinson's Awareness Association

of Central Indiana, Inc.

June 7, 2024

Parkinson's Articles & Events

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

Extreme Weather Emergency Preparedness


The National Plan to End Parkinson's Bill Has Passed Through the House and Senate, Now What? (YouTube Video)


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


Support Group for African Americans Living with Parkinson's Disease and their Care Partners

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

(11am-12:30pm ET)

Registration is required to receive Zoom Link. Contact:

Nicole.Reidy@uchicagomedicine.org


Living Safely with Parkinson's; Inside and Outside of Your Home - Webinar

Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 1pm (CDT/Chicago)


You Want to Volunteer for Parkinson's Research?: Now What? - Webinar

Thursday, June 20, 2024 @ 12pm ET


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".

Our movement break will be done by Roberta Wong from the Indianapolis Ballet School.

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

Senior Hoarding: Understanding The Emotions To Find Solutions


Compassion Fatigue: 8 Coping Tips For Caregivers


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


50+ Father's Day Gifts for Seniors: That He'll Actually Use


Medicare Part D Plans: Prescription Drug Coverage


15 Minute Senior Exercise Program for Balance and Strength


A Note from us

Hi Everyone-

If you weren't able to join us at Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Cafe' then you missed a great meal and great service!!! Most of us hadn't had the opportunity to go there before and the food, desserts and coffee were AMAZING!!! But don't fret if you missed this event because we will do it again soon! If, in the meantime, you're in the area and hungry go into Homemade and show them some love. Big thanks to Ivan Frink (pictured above), the manager, and all his wonderful employees!


Have 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