ONE TEAM! ONE GOAL! ONE VOICE!
A Parkinson Disease Support & Advocacy Organization
OUR MISSION
Movers & Shakers is committed to the Support, Education, Outreach &
Encouragement of the Parkinson's community through our Programs &
Cooperative Network of Caregivers, Medical Practitioners, & Legislators
to enhance the quality of life of those affected by this disease.
Upcoming Events
Parkinson Action Network Leadership Forum 2012
PAN invites State Directors & Leaders from across the country for a very important Leadership Forum this February in Washington, DC!
With the recent unveiling of the new changes to the grassroots structure, PAN has invited the new State Directors and other key leaders from across the country for an intensive 3 days in Washington DC. This includes Michael & Gretchen Church the recently named State Directors for Florida.
PAN is the recognized advocating voice for the Parkinson's Community. With a volunteer grassroots structure that includes State Directors, Assistant State Directors and E-advocates. Our voice is being heard in the leadership circles of our country. If you are interested in getting involved or finding out more information please visit the PAN website:
Tell us your stories. We want to hear how you or your organization are generating awareness or having events for PARKINSON'S DISEASE.
Email Us at: pdadvocates@aol.com
Movers & Shakers Goals for 2012
Happy New Year! Movers & Shakers is proud to announce their goals for this upcoming year!
1. The establishment of a Benevolence fund. We need to build funds to assist people with PD with a variety of needs. Some include; Attending conferences, helping with medical costs, providing assistance for bills, and easing financial burdens as needed.
2. Hosting or sponsoring events that will create greater awareness of the needs and abilities of those with Parkinson's
3. Supporting larger events for PD research
4. Working with others in the PD community to promote creative expressions by those with PD
5. Attending and promoting the World Parkinson Congress 2013 in Montreal Canada
Global Parkinson's Pledge
We launched a worldwide appeal for one million people to sign the Global Parkinson's Pledge at the second World Parkinson Congress in Glasgow, Scotland on September 28, 2010, to help build a global Parkinson’s movement, to make Parkinson’s a priority health, social and economic issue around the world, and to advance the cure.
TIPS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S
Your kitchen can often be the busiest room in your house. Shopping for food and preparing meals can be especially challenging for those with Parkinson's. 
Here are a few tips to help make these important tasks a little easier:
- Choose a grocery store that won't defeat you before you begin. Take into account not only prices and location, but also layout and facilities, including restrooms.
- Consider online grocery shopping. If getting to the grocery store is a problem, or the weather is inclement, placing your order over the Internet or scheduling regular delivery of your favorite foods can make your life easier.
- Use a wagon or wheeled wire cart to get your groceries from the car to the house.
- Improve your grip to open a jar by:
* Putting on a rubber glove,
* Winding a thick rubber band twice around the lid,
* Using a jar opener that attaches to the underside of a cabinet. - Use a rocker knife instead of a traditional straight knife.
You can get a seesaw motion going, and use less energy than that required with a straight knife.
This Parkinson's tip courtesy of "Parkinson's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier" by Shelley Peterman Schwarz - Demos Health (also, compliments APDA)
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