Our Next Meeting Tuesday July 6th.
Care Partner Support Group
Moderated by: Jay Stratoudakis
Hello Fellow Care Partners!
As you know, our group is strong and open to sharing experiences and resources. If you don't know, join us Tuesday for a lively conversation!
Upcoming Speakers
July 13th Dr. Meytin is scheduled to speak to us. He has asked us to suggest topics that we would like him to discuss. Please email them to hagerbrant@gmail.com
Medications To Be Avoided Or Used With Caution in Parkinson’s Disease
This medication list is not intended to be complete and additional brand names may be found for each medication.
Every patient is different and you may need to take one of these medications despite caution against it. Please discuss your particular situation with your physician and do not stop any medication that you are currently taking without first seeking advice from your physician. Most medications should be tapered off and not stopped suddenly.
Although you may not be taking these medications at home, one of these medications may be introduced while hospitalized. If a hospitalization is planned, please have your neurologist contact your treating physician in the hospital to advise which medications should be avoided. Medications to be avoided or used with caution in combination with Selegiline HCL (Zelapar®), Rasagiline (Azilect®) and Safinamide (Xadago®) Read More...
Parkinson’s Journal Club with Leon Meytin, MD
The following article was discussed at our last Journal Club meeting: Click Here
The next Journal Club meeting with Dr Meytin will be on Friday July 30th. (Time TBD)
We're working on continuing the Community Mindfulness Project meditation series on Thursday evenings.
Make sure to check out the following podcast of a very informative Shaker's meeting on 6/22 with Laurie Mischley, ND, MPH,PhD
Parkinson’s Journal Club with Leon Meytin, MD 
