Joan Zecherle, Faith
Community Liaison for Hospice of the Valley, will be the speaker for September
1 meeting of the Fountain Hills Parkinson Support Group. The meeting will begin at
9:30 a.m. in the Fountain Hills Community Center.
She will speak about
the hospice philosophy of care that focuses on maintaining the dignity and
comfort of the patient and supporting the family. Most Hospice of the Valley patients are served in their own
homes. Some are cared for in group homes or nursing homes. Hospice inpatient units also are
available for patients whose symptoms can't be managed at home.
Zecherle’s topic will
be “Dispelling the Myths of Hospice.” For example, she will be able to
assure attendees that if improvement in the patient’s condition occurs and the
disease appears in remission, a patient can be discharged from hospice and
return to receiving regular treatment. If a discharged patient elects to
return later to hospice care, Medicare and most private insurance plans will cover
it. According to Zecherle,
Medicare allows people to go on and off hospice as needed. Hospice
coverage is provided by Medicare nationwide, by Medicaid in most states, and by
most private health insurance policies.
There is no charge to the patient for hospice services. Individuals
who need assistance and cannot attend the meeting may contact Joan Zecherle at her
Hospice of the Valley office at 602-530-6900, since there is no charge for hospice services.
Niobe Borman, one of
the caregiver members of the local PD support group, is asking those who attend
to bring their appetites. She is
celebrating a special birthday and is arranging for the delivery of pizza from
Phil’s Filling Station and Grill during the refreshment break.
The Fountain Hills
Parkinson Support Group meets monthly - usually on the first Wednesday at 9:30
a.m. in the Senior Center. PD
patients, their caregivers and anyone who is interested in learning more about
Parkinson’s are all encouraged to attend. The meetings are informal. For more information, call the Senior Center at 480-816-5888
or Mary Stone at 480-816-6080. There is no charge to attend any of the group’s
meetings.
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More Than Words Can Say –
Expressive Art Workshop
Come
join us for the new Expressive Art Workshop especially designed for people with
Parkinson and their care partners. We want you to tell your story, your hopes,
and dreams in a very fun but meaningful way. You will choose your favorite word
or words and interpret it with artistic images!
Have
you heard the expression “An image is worth a thousand words”? Well, you will
use the power of imagery to convey your message and be heard with more than
words can say! Participants will paint, but also will be able to use stamps,
fabrics, pictures, and any other materials they might want to collage into
their personal master pieces. In five (5) artistic sessions, art instructor
Gregory Pearce will be your guide and chef, making fun, camaraderie,
relaxation, and learning the regular ingredients!
You
don’t need to have any previous artistic skills or experience to participate in
this workshop. All works would be eligible to enter the Annual Parkinson Art
Juried Exhibition to be held in April 2011. You are not alone in this journey;
there are many people like you living with Parkinson’s disease who have a lot
to say. Come and help us tell this collective story; together we can go beyond
what words can say!
Cost: $30 per person, for 5
sessions (materials are included)
Locations:
·Fountain Hills
Fountain
Hills Community Center
13001 N La Montana Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:00 pm;
October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
pennies for our Pennies for Parkinsons - until there's a
cure fund drive. Every penny goes to the MAPC for
research. Not one penny comes out for administrative
costs. We have raised this amount in just one year
and a half!
For more information about our upcoming
meetings, scroll back to the top and go to our
Calendar page.
Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and
are held in the
Fountain Hills Community Center. Meetings are open
to the public. There are no admission costs or fees.
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The Fountain Hills
Parkinson Support Group meets monthly - usually on the first Wednesday at 9:30
a.m. in the Senior Center.The Center is located at 13001 N. La Montana Drive in Fountain Hills, Arizona.PD
patients, their caregivers and anyone who is interested in learning more about
Parkinson’s are encouraged to attend.The meetings are informal.For more information, call the Senior Center at 480-816-5888 or Bruce
Florence at 480-837-2710.There is
no charge to attend any of the group’s meetings.
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The Fountain Hills Parkinson Support Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Parkinson’s disease and providing information and support to all members. The group reaches out to the community through its Adopt-a-Street program and other volunteer activities.
See our calendar page for meeting schedules, activities and announcements.
The Group works through the Senior Services Department in Fountain Hills with the cooperation and support of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center.
If you wish to make a contribution to the Fountain Hills Parkinson Support Group:
Checks should be made to
Fountain Hills Senior Services, Inc., Designate: for FH Parkinson Support GroupSend to:Walt Dunne FountainHillsCommunity Center13001 N. La Montana DriveFountain Hills, AZ85268 For donations to Pennies for Parkinson's, click on our Pennies Page.
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