Important Announcement:

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PD PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY:

In the event of a weather or other emergency where Turnstone is closed:

all Parkinson's Support Group activities will be cancelled until Turnstone reopens.

 This includes: the monthly evening meeting, exercise classes, caregiver's meeting, and speech/cognition classes.

 In the event Turnstone is open, but it is in everyone's best interest to cancel the monthly evening meeting, the following media will be contacted: WOWO Radio - 1190 am 107.5 fm...WPTA-TV-Channel 21, and WANE-TV-Channel 15.

You may also call Turnstone - 260-483-2100. When Turnstone is open, exercise, caregiver's group and speech/cognition classes will meet, but you are urged to use your best judgement before you venture out into the weather.

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Are you a person with Parkinson's who would like to talk to someone who has "walked in your shoes?"

 

PD Link Northwest is a group of volunteers who either have Parkinson's or are caring for someone with Parkinson's. They are available to connect with you via phone or email. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have lived with PD for many years, you may find it helpful to speak to someone who lives with Parkinson's everyday - just like you.

 

How Does PD Link Northwest Work?

 

Northwest Parkinson's Foundation connects volunteers living with Parkinson's to others in similar situations. We will introduce you to a volunteer, if possible, who has had a similar experience with Parkinson's. We also consider your age, how long you have had Parkinson's, and other interests when making a connection.

 

 

How Do I Get Started?

 

All you need to do is contact the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation. We will talk to you about your experience with Parkinson's and obtain some basic information about you. A PD Link Northwest volunteer will arrange to connect with you by phone or email.

 Please Contact

Maria Cole
Call 206.946.6517 or e-mail her:  mariac@nwpf.org

 

 

Communications Class Information

 

COGNITIVE COMMUNICATION CLASS Class meets on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m in the Turnstone Plassman Athletic Complex.

Jodi Intelicato, M.S. CF-SLP, instructor. 260-483-2100 ext.202 Cost is $20.00 per month, payable at the Plassman Athletic Complex front desk.

 

 

The Caregivers Checklist

 

Gary Berg, Editor-In-Chief, Caregivers.com (adapted from Caregiver Magazine 2014)

 

For a variety of reasons we need to be concerned about our preparations for our end-of-life decisions. Many things need to be decided and above all we do not want our belongings, inheritance, etc. to be probated in the courts. The following items comprise the a list of steps you should take to assure a most loving gift to the remaining spouse:

 

All bank accounts, account numbers, and types of accounts and the location of your banks. (including safe deposit boxes, numbers, and their locations).

 

Insurance Companies, policy numbers, beneficiaries as stated on the policies and type of insuance - health, life, long term care, auto, homeowners, etc.

 

Deeds and titles to all properties.

 

Loan/Lien information, who holds them and if there are any death provisions.

 

Social Security and Medicare numbers.

 

Military history, affiliations, and papers, including discharge papers.

 

Up-to-date will in a safe place. Inform family where the will is located, and who has been named the executor/trix. 

 

Living will or other advanced directives appropriate to your state of residence.

 

Durable power of attorney.

 

Instructions for funeral  services and burial (if arrangements have been secured). Name and location of funeral home.