Central Texas Support for Parkinson's Disease

We're here to help! Parkinson's Disease affects not only the person with the disease, but also his or her family and friends. The Capital Area Parkinson's Society (CAPS) provides those impacted by Parkinson's Disease, many of whom may know very little about their disease, a forum in which to discuss their situation with others similarly afflicted. CAPS offers carepartners a support group in which information on the care of those with Parkinson's Disease can be received and exchanged, and through which the needs of the carepartner can be addressed. In addition, CAPS provides a forum for the discussion and dissemination of new information on the Parkinson's Disease and related areas.

Save these Dates! CAPS monthly meetings are held the third Saturday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. The 2012 meeting dates are here -- please mark them on your calendar!

Q1-12	Q2-12	Q3-12	Q4-12
January 21	April 21	July 21	October20
February 18	May 19	August 18	November 17
March 17	June 16	September 15	December 15

Local Central Texas Area PD Support Group Monthly Meetings

Bastrop 4th Thursday 2:00-3:00 PM	Argent Court 508 Old Austin Hwy Bastrop, TX 78602
Burnet 2nd Wednesday 2:00-3:00 PM	Seton Highland Lakes Business Office 309 Industrial Blvd. Burnet, TX 78611
Georgetown Fourth Thursday 2:00-4:00 PM	Lake Aire Medical Center 2423 Williams Dr. Georgetown, TX 78628
Lockhart Second Thursday 2:00 PM	Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center 1505 S. Main Lockhart, TX 78644
New Braunfels 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10:00am	McKenna Event Center 801 W. San Antonio, New Braunfels, TX 78130
SW Austin - Querencia Fourth Wednesday 2:30 PM	Querencia Barton Creek 2500 Barton Creek Blvd Austin, TX 78735
Wimberley Second Friday 11:00 AM	Chapel in the Hills 14601 RR 12 Wimberley, TX78676
Austin Area Times vary - check listings	Austin-area Young Onset Parkinson's Group. Email A.J. Hernandez for details.
DBS - Austin 3rd Friday 3:00 PM	Neurology Solutions, 12201 Renfert Way, Suite 360, Austin, TX 78758
Austin Area Times vary - check listings	Solo with Parkinson's. Email Lydia Blanchard for details.

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Special Events & News!

Special Notice - CAPS February Meeting - Meeting Room Change!!!
For February only, we will meet in the St. David's Medical Center Conference Hall, which is located in the basement of the hospital. The closet parking is Garage 1, which can be accessed from 32nd St or from 30th street. Elevators to the basement are very near the entrance. Once in the basement, look for the Conference Hall signage.

CAPS has a new DBS Educational Support Group. Meetings are Friday, January 20th at 3:00 pm. Location: Dr. Rob Izor's office (12201 Renfert Way, Suite 360, 78758). Contact Susie Scherr for additional information (512-345-1380).

CAPS 2012 Calendar's are here and they are better than ever. These beautiful calendars feature works of art done by CAPS members. Pick up several our December meeting - they make great gifts. All proceeds from the sales of these calendars are use for the benefit of CAPS and our members.

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The PDF offers several online educational programs that cover specific topics about PD. Each event is presented as a webinar (web-based seminar), where participants can watch the slideshow presentation online and hear an audio presentation either through their computer's speakers or calling a toll-free number.

The Young Onset Support Group of Austin, TX has a great website. Just click the link to see it for yourself!

1-800 473-4626 -- That's the number for the new Parkinson's Disease Helpline sponsored by the National Parkinson Foundation.

We continually adding information about current Studies and Projects that may be of interest to CAPS members. If you know of other studies, please email us.

Looking for the latest information regarding Parkinson's Disease? Click here for the latest news of interest to the Parkinson's Disease community.

Our Resources Page includes links to local, regional and national organizations for those impacted by Parkinson's Disease.

Resources for Caregivers. If you are the primary care partner for someone with Parkinson's disease, the National Parkinson Foundation offers several online resources to support you and help you maintain balance in your life.

IMPORTANT REMINDER -- CAPS Monthly Meetings are held at St. David's Medical Center. Click here for a map of the location.

Founded in 1984 to address the needs of people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners, CAPS meets monthly at St. David's Medical Center. Meetings include a speaker whose topic relates to health or living concerns of those with Parkinson's Disease and their carepartners. Group members also have a chance to share significant happenings in their lives and/or something about Parkinson’s Disease that they believe will be of interest to the group. The second half of each meeting is divided into two groups: an exercise session for those with Parkinson’s Disease that is led by a physical therapist with music therapy; and a separate discussion group for carepartners.

The Capital Area Parkinson's Society is a not-for-profit organization. It's focus is on providing local - Central Texas - support for those whom Parkinson's Disease impacts.

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Please consider making a tax deductible, online donation to CAPS to help our organization continue its mission of support and education.