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2012 MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR
Students from USC Communication Sciences
Left to Right - Lauren Rindskopt, Abbey Glick, Victoria Aiello,
Kendra Pickerill, and Britt Lassiter
April 19, 2009 Meeting
Photo by Dennis Baker
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January 15, 2012
MEETING
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Topic: "Special Needs & Estate Planning"
Speaker: Sarah Linley Clingman, Attorney at Law
Sarah Clingman is a certified specialist in Elder Law, as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation. The firm's practice is limited to Elder Law, including Guardianship & Conservatorship, Estate and Special Needs planning, probate, estate administration, fiduciary administration, and issues impacting the elderly and special needs client or family member. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a past president.
SPECIAL NOTE: Temporary Meeting Room Change for January Only
Click here for map of LMC Hospital - We suggest that you print out a copy of the map, and then follow the directions below. Come to the North Tower Entrance of LMC Hospital. If you come in at the light where the Emergency Department (a.k.a. ER) is located – you would go to the four way stop, go straight, pass the ED / ER, down the hill and park in either the parking lots "F" or "G" as indicated on the map. Go in the "North Tower Entrance", take the elevators down to the Lower Lever, and go to Classroom 1.
Just in case - The employees/volunteers at the North Tower Entrance -or- at the main hospital entrance will also be able to give you directions. Just tell them that you want to go to the North Tower Entrance and Classroom 1 in the Lower Level of that building.
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Sarah Clingman, Attorney at Law
Clingman Law Firm LLC
Elder Law - Estates - Probate - Trusts - Small Business Law
PO Box 7096 Columbia, SC 29202
Phone: 803-787-0557
Fax: 803-782-7607
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February 19, 2012
MEETING
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Topic: What You Need To Know About The DBS Process -- From determining who is a DBS candidate - the evaluation process - the surgery/surgeries - and the on-going treatment after surgery.
(DBS is Deep Brain Stimulation - a type of surgical management of Parkinson's disease)
Speakers: Doctor Cole Giller and Doctor Shyamal Mehta
Dr. Giller is the Director of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery; Clinical Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Georgia Health Sciences University (formally called the Medical College of Georgia - MCG)
Click Here for More Information about Dr. Giller
Dr. Mehta is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Staff Member of the Movement Disorder Clinic
Click here for more information about Dr. Mehta
Click here for information about the "Surgical Management of Movement Disorders" DBS Program at Georgia Health Sciences University.
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Dr. Cole Giller,, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.
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Georgia Health Sciences University
Department of Neurosurgery
Georgia Health Sciences University
1120 15th Street, BI 3088
Augusta, GA 30912-2900
Office: (706) 721-3071
Fax: (706) 721-8084
cgiller@georgiahealth.edu
Dr. Shyamal Mehta, M.D., PhD.
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Georgia Health Sciences University
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Georgia Health Sciences University
1120 15th Street, BI 3088
Augusta, GA 30912-2900
Office Address: BI-3084
Office Phone: (706) 721-7481
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March 13, 2012
EVENT/EXPO |
Event: The 2012 SC Assistive Technology Expo
Mark your calendars! The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program Expo is returning for another exciting year! Come see what's new in assistive technology and listen to FREE presentations by great speakers.
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: FREE
Where: Brookland Banquet and Conference Center
1066 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169
(Phone of Center 803-796-7525
For information - http://www.sc.edu/scatp/expo/expo12.html
Click here to see past expo handouts from previous years presentations
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March 18, 2012
MEETING
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Topic: Are you prepared?
Russ Bell will be discussing what you need to do to prepare for emergencies and natural disasters (i.e., hurricanes, tornadoes, evacuations). While the topic will be applicable to everyone, there will be focus on special preparation for seniors, those with disabilities, and those who are ill and need special care.
Speaker: Russ Bell
Russ Bell Speaking
P. O. Box 1256
Columbia, SC 29202
Office: 803 781-2081
Cell: 803 606-7555
Email: russ@russbellspeaking.com
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Russ Bell
Photo from Russ Bell
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April 2012
PARKINSON'S
AWARENESS
MONTH
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APRIL
IS
SC STATE & NATIONAL
PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH!
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about this stamp
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April 2012
PROCLAMATION
CEREMONY
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NOTE: We are trying to plan a 2012 Proclamation Ceremony at the State House
To view previous Parkinson's Awareness Proclamation ceremonies held at the SC State House, click on the links below.
2009 Proclamation Ceremony
[Note: this link may be slow to load due to videos on the page]
2010 Proclamation Ceremony
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April 1, 2010
Participants At The SC State House
2010 Proclamation Ceremony
Photo by Dottie Gantt
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April 15, 2012
MEETING
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YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SPECIAL MEETING!
We will be having several Movement Disorder specialists participating in an open-ended round table discussion on Parkinson's disease and the current treatment options available. This is your opportunity to ask the round-table doctors your questions.
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April 25, 2012
SEMINAR |
St. Joseph’s/Candler Movement Disorders Program Seminar: Updates on the latest treatments for Movement Disorders, including Deep Brain Stimulation, Movement Therapies and Sleep Disorders.
Date:
Wednesday, April 25th
Time:
12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Unitarian Universalist Church of the Low Country
110 Malphrus Rd. Bluffton, SC
Featuring: Pamela Quinn, a Dance Therapist with PD www.pamelaquinn.net
Contact: Adrienne O'Neill - Email adrienne@hargray.com - Phone 843.836.2727 and cell 843.505.0175
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April 28, 2012
SYMPOSIUM |
2nd Annual for Parkinson's and MS Symposium - "Living Well With Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis"
Date: Saturday, April 28th , 2012
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Where: TD Convention Center,
One Exposition Drive,
Greenville, SC 29607
Admission: FREE
Lunch: FREE
(Included)
Contact For Information -or- To
Register [pre-registration required] Call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or visit http://www.ghs.org/360healthed
Click here to see a PDF flyer of this event
This event is sponsored by Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center in cooperation with Parkinson’s Support Group of the Upstate and Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society.
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May 20, 2012
MEETING
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Topic: OPEN FORUM & DISCUSSION
For our open forum meetings we usually start with a theme or topic and go from there. Our members have an opportunity to share their own experiences; ask questions of each other; and help each other by proving solutions that they have for various issues, concerns, problems, etc. At the open forum meetings, our members tell us they learn about things that they can't find in anywhere else, because they are learning directly from other Parkinson patients and their caregivers.
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September 21, 2008
Photo by Dottie Gantt
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June 2012
NO MEETING
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NO SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IN JUNE
WE ARE TAKING A
SUMMER BREAK
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July 15, 2012
MEETING
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Topic: Parkinson's Disease Makes Me So Angry!
Speaker: Wendy Baker, MA, Professional Counseling
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August 19, 2012
MEETING
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OPEN FORUM & DISCUSSION
For our open forum meetings we usually start with a theme or topic and go from there. Our members have an opportunity to share their own experiences; ask questions of each other; and help each other by proving solutions that they have for various issues, concerns, problems, etc. At the open forum meetings, our members tell us they learn about things that they can't find in anywhere else, because they are learning directly from other Parkinson patients and their caregivers.
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September 21, 2008
Photo by Dottie Gantt
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September 16, 2012
MEETING
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Topic: Your Pharmacist Can Be Your BFF (Best Friend Forever)
Speaker: Pharmacist W. Walker Gaddy
Medicine Mart
348B Columbia Ave
Lexington SC - 29072
Phone: 803-957-5969
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October 21, 2012
MEETING
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Topic: Helping caregivers and patients to make critical decisions that impact their quality of life
Speaker: Debbie Kelly, LMSW, CMC
A licensed social worker, Debbie Kelly is the principle owner of Geri-Advocates Care Management, LLC. With more than 15 years combined experience in behavioral health, managed care, geriatrics, and hospice social work, Debbie is experienced in advocating for the needs of the elderly. She works one-on-one with families to develop both short and long-term care plans that meet the needs of both family members and their loved ones.
Debbie is also certified as an Advanced Practice Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM) and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM).
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Debbie Kelly
Photo from Geri-Advocates
Geri-Advocates
7436 Forest Court
Suite 109
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 960-8524
Email debbie@geriadvocates.com
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November 18, 2012
MEETING
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Topic: Drugs, their interactions with other drugs,, side effects, and general information
Speaker:
Sara Cashdollar - RN Program Coordinator for the Center of Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Sarah has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. She is currently working on her Master's of Science in Nursing through East Carolina University.
Sarah Cashdollar, RN, BSN
Carolinas Medical Center
Department of Neurology
RN Program Coordinator-Movement Disorders
Phone: 704-355-8699
Email: sarah.cashdollar@carolinashealthcare.org
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December 16, 2012
MEETING
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Join Us For Our Annual Christmas / Holiday Party
Entertainment and Refreshments will be provided
We will be having live entertainment by Bob Michalski, who plays a wide variety of contemporary and jazz instrumental selections. Bob has appeared in many locations around Columbia, including churches, weddings, and corporate events. CLICK HERE to hear a short sample of Bob's dinner music.
For several samples of Bob's wide variety music CLICK HERE - Be sure to click on the playlist titles in the right-hand box.
WIS TV recognized Bob in December, 2007 for his volunteer work with music therapy. To see the WIS TV videos CLICK HERE ~~ scroll down the page to find the WIS videos.
Email: reedman@bellsouth.net
Phone: 803-315-8353
Website: http://www.bobthesaxplayer.com/
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Happy Holidays!
Back by popular demand!
Bob Michalski
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