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Sincerely,
Deborah H. Perkins, M.S., A.P.R.N., B.C., GNP
Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Consultant
Gero Care Advocate, PLLC
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On June 26, 2008 Carsten Boesmann passed thru Virginia on his tour to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease research. During his 2 hour visit at the Chickahominy YMCA, over $400 was donated. This money will be split between the MJF Foundation and the Richmond Metro APDA.
Carsten’s website - www.rideagainstparkinsons.org Be sure to read his blog about Virginia hospitality.
Newspaper story of Carsten’s time in Sandston, Virginia - Richmond Times-Dispatch June 27, 2008 page B2
Slideshow of Carsten’s visit at the Chickahominy YMCA. Go to www.inRich.com and search June 26, 2008 then search Parkinson’s Disease
Caring Today magazine and Home Instead Senior Care are sponsoring an essay contest. Caregivers can submit their 500 word essays and the prize is $5,000 worth of Home Instead’s services.
For more information, go to:
www. Homeinstead.com/essay
Or you can call Kathy Allerton with the Charlottesville Home Instead Office at 434-979-4663, OR your local Home Instead office.
Great News! ElderFriends is NOW ACCEPTING elder referrals for the greater Richmond area as an “Open Enrollment” period in the month of June.
If you know an elder (60 years or older) who could benefit from regular weekly social visits complete the attached “Self Referral” form and submit it back to us.
The friendships that we support help to keep elders connected in their community, maintaining their independence, and living in their own homes or apartments. ElderFriends makes a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community. Elder participants who were once accustomed to spending each day alone, watching television, now are integrated into the lives of our volunteers as family members. We recently received a lovely letter from one of our elder participants. Here is a short excerpt about her experience, in her own words:
“I am grateful for the gift of our friendship that is supportive and that always allows me the freedom to be myself. I never worry I will be judged, never fear I will be misunderstood. When I have good news, I know Christine* will share my happiness. Having a special friend like Christine is one of the best things in my life since my retirement. She has made a significant difference in my life.” *Volunteer name has been changed
Don’t delay! Make a referral today and change someone’s life. Actually, you’ll be changing two people’s lives- don’t forget about the volunteer 
THIS INFORMATION IS A MUST FOR ALL TO READ
Use the link on the right to read the latest news update on Parkinson’s Disease.
http://www.pdasd.org/site/index.asp?DL=7246&page=103372
March 13th, 2008
11:44 pm
I’ve always been an athlete of sorts.
Run, swim and bike are my sports.
When Parkinson’s hit,
I couldn’t just sit
like a rusty old ship docked in port.
I first took an exercise class,
‘cause I had to do something fast.
Fitness set me in motion,
like some magic potion
to put my PD in the past.
Triathlons sure challenge me.
Run is the toughest of the three.
I’ll try hard to win
although chances are thin.
It’s the effort I make that’s the key.
Parkinson’s folks need to group,
to exercise, bend, squat and stoop.
You’ll have lots of fun,
and when you are done
you’ll have kicked PD for a loop!
We must lobby, focus and fight.
We must battle with all our might.
So start with exercise,
which we know to be wise,
and your skills will reach a new height.
Submit Your Story
Could you be one of our new “Faces of Experience?” Have you been able to: effectively manage your symptoms, develop a particularly strong support system, participate in a clinical trial, become an advocate…? How did you do it? If you were diagnosed with PD at a young age, you and your family may be able to help others adjust to certain aspects of living with the disease by sharing your unique experience with them.
Stories received may be featured on www.youngparkinsons.org or in other APDA publications. Please submit all stories with the subject line “Story Submission” and email to: www.apda@youngparkinsons.org