In case anyone is in South Florida this month or knows someone who is
visiting.
Medicare choices and voices for Parkinson’s patients
A special program dedicated to Parkinson’s and the Medicare Rx Drug Plan
Parkinson’s disease is the second highest occurring neurodegenerative
disease in the elderly after Alzheimer’s. The primary treatment for Parkinson’s is
levodopa, an oral medication that replicates or replaces dopamine, the
neurotransmitter or chemical messenger between nerve cells, essential in making
the connection in the brain between a thought and an action. There is currently
no cure for Parkinson’s. Treatment strives to improve quality of life by
minimizing or controlling symptoms with an arsenal of medications.
WHO: A speaker from the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)
program and Dr. Abraham Lieberman, a world-renowned neurologist specializing in
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. Dr.Stuart Isaacson, a
neurologist also specializing in Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders will join Dr.
Lieberman for the program on Friday February 3 . The programs are hosted by Take
Charge! Cure Parkinson’s, Inc., a 501(C)(3) founded in 1999, approximately 1
year after the founder’s sister, Fran Landes, was diagnosed with Parkinson’
s in her mid-forties.
WHAT: A special 2-hour program about the specific needs of the Parkinson’s
patient as it relates to Medicare Prescription Drug Plans – Part D. Learn
about your options and how to lend your voice to issues related to Parkinson’s
medications and treatments.
WHERE & WHEN: (4 LOCATIONS)
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, 3151 North Military
Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409; Thursday January 26, 2006, 12:30 p.m.
Registration 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Program
South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog/Powerline Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446,
Friday February 3, 2006
12:30 p.m. Registration 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Program
BROWARD COUNTY
Pompano Beach Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060,
Wednesday January 18, 2006, 12:30 p.m. Registration 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Program
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Coral Gables Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33134,
Thursday January 19, 2006,
12:30 p.m. Registration 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Program
WHY: The arsenal of medications used throughout the course of the disease
is carefully monitored by the neurologist in partnership with the patient.
Changes in dosage and additions of new drugs are made according to the
progression and severity of symptoms of the disease. New drugs in the pipeline
hopefully will soon be released. There is also the potential for stem cells.
This is an opportunity for an overview of the Medicare Prescription Drug
Plan – Part D as it relates to Parkinson’s, a chance to ask questions and learn
of helpful resources. The presentation will provide people with Parkinson’s
with step by step instructions to determine the best plan for their needs.
Participants will be instructed on HOW TO:
* Know what information is needed to determine which plan is best for
them
* Use the computer to identify 2-3 best plans based on medicines and
costs
* Work one on one with a counselor either on the phone or in person.
* Prepare for the inevitable changes in medication
HOW: Seating is limited. If you would like to attend, please call
1.800.481.7796 to reserve your space. Take Charge! Cure Parkinson’s, Inc. E-mail:
[log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) . Website:
_www.cureparkinsons.org_ (http://www.cureparkinsons.org/)
VOLUNTEERING: Take Charge! Cure Parkinson's, Inc. , a 501 C 3 organization,
welcomes calls from people who would like to volunteer. Please contact us
via e-mail at [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) if you
are interested in volunteering, listing your NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER. If
you are computer savvy and have insurance experience but are not currently
active, please let us know if you might be interested in volunteering with
MAPS (Medicare Assistance Prescription Savings) or the Serving Health Insurance
Needs of Elders (SHINE) program to assist some of our seniors who may need
further assistance in applying on line for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
- Part D.
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Alison Landes
Founder & President
Take Charge! Cure Parkinson's, Inc.
1489 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 442
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Tel: 561.620.1970
Fax: 561.488.5726
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Web site: _www.cureparkinsons.org_ (http://www.cureparkinsons.org/)
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