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

  MOVING DAY CEDARTOWN, GA

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Moving Day Cedartown, GA

April 21,2012

Start time 9:00AM

Goal:

$40,000.00

Achieved:

$5,772.00

Make a gift!

To benefit the National Parkinson Foundation Georgia and the National Parkinson Foundation.

Venue: Cedartown Welcome Center & Peeks Park

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There is no registration fee, but walkers who raise a minimum of $100 will receive a Moving Day Walk T-shirt. Raise $500 or more and also qualify for a sweatshirt or gym bag.

The Walk begins at the Welcome Center and ends 1.25 miles north at Peeks Park. Shuttle service is provided by the City of Cedartown between the two venues before and after the walk. A Community Health Fair, Movement Activities and Entertainment follow the walk at Peeks Park.

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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:

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
3. Use a wagon or wheeled wire cart to get your groceries from the car to the house.
   
4. 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.
5. 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)