FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR January 2019 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Dear HAPS Family and Friends, This year marks the beginning of Area Parkinson Society's 45th year of service to our local 02 community. It all began in 1974 when a small group Holiday Sing Along of families gathered together and established a ICE Parkinson's Interest Group in the home of one of RV SE 03 its members. The group was made up of only 18 F O Tribute to President Bush individuals, their caregivers, and volunteers who YEARS Welcome to HAPS wanted to focus on exercise, discussion, games and brown bag luncheons. In 1976, HAPS published its very first newsletter which went out to 288 households and in 1978, the organization 04 received its very first grant in the amount of $7,500 from the George and Mary Josephine Make HAPS your New Year's Hamman Foundation. This generous gift provided funds to operate four therapeutic Resolution exercise groups, one speech therapy group, and a lecture group. This would be a turning point that helped launch what became the cornerstone of HAPS programs leading to extensive growth bringing the total number of groups from 5 to more than 200. 06 Exercise and Support Group It would be sixteen years before HAPS hired its first full-time Executive Director and Schedule another eight years before hiring a full-time social worker. It is amazing how much HAPS has changed over the years. HAPS now has six full-time employees, more than 20 09 independent contractors, a transportation program, respite care, emergency funds, and 2019 PD 101 Schedule many educational programs to offer. However, despite 45 years of growth, the mission PF Expert Briefings and the values of the organization have remained unchanged. BBB Save the Date From it's inception, HAPS' main goal has been to meet the needs of those affected by Parkinson's disease by providing programs, services, and support so that no one has 10 to face a Parkinson's diagnosis alone. HAPS has been able to accomplish this through Saks Shopping Spectacular Event the invaluable support of individual donors and Foundations, as well as the robust and Giving Back Events energetic participation of those with PD and their family members. Just as HAPS began with people directly affected by the disease, our programs remain driven by need and 11 feedback from those who can speak to the types of programs that will have the most Contributions and Tributes impact in their lives. We eagerly look forward to the year ahead and to continuing this long-standing tradition NO CLASSES ON st of meaningful service to the Parkinson's population. 2019 will bring with it exciting new MONDAY, JANUARY 21 changes. Look for additional staff and more programs throughout the year. There will be IN OBSERVANCE OF THE new avenues for sharing information and increased visibility and participation in local MLK, JR HOLIDAY. events. The new year will also bring a new look as the organization has been engaged in a thoughtful and important rebranding process which will influence how we tell our story and reinforce our dedication and reach into the community. We don't want to change what we do, but how we do it. This includes putting more programs and services STAY CONNECTED... back into our service area. HAPS knows that we are better when we work together and we enthusiastically welcome you to be a part of our journey this year! 2 HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! More than a hundred people came out in December for cookies, hot cocoa and lots of our favorite Christmas and Hanukkah songs at the 2018 Holiday Sing Along hosted by HAPS and Houston Ballet. Due to continued work on The Wortham Center, December's event was held at the Unitarian Fellowship of Houston and was a perfect setting for this fun-filled day. From six weeks old and beyond, carolers of all ages got into the festive holiday spirit. The "Best Holiday Sweater or Vest Contest" grew significantly, but most notably was the number of people showing up in full holiday wear. Special thanks to Jo Ellen Hubert, our brilliant piano accompanist and carol coordinator–what a spectacular way to kickoff the holiday season! JANUARY 2019 HAPS HAPPENINGS 3 IN TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT GEORGE H. W. BUSH

As an organization, HAPS pays tribute to former President George H. W. Bush. Aman admired throughout our nation and world, President Bush was not only a cherished Houstonian, he was an individual who lived with vascular Parkinsonism and understood the challenges of living life with a chronic illness.

At our recent 2018 Annual Awards Gala, Houston Area Parkinson Society celebrated the newly established President George H. W. Bush Award. This new award was inspired by the humanitarian legacy the 41st President created when he signed the with Disabilities Act into law in 1990. This landmark piece of civil rights legislation has had a far-reaching and long-lasting impact on the lives of those with disabilities by establishing a clear and comprehensive nationwide mandate for the elimination of discrimination for individuals with disabilities.

The goals of the ADA focused on community integration, participation, and enhancement of the independence of people with disabilities at home, at work, and throughout the course of their daily lives. This law supported equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. It created renewed hope and fostered determination and promoted self-worth and accomplishment in others. These values, along with the fortitude and resilience with which President Bush faced life with vascular Parkinsonism, are ideals that we share and embrace as an organization.

President Bush’s unfaltering optimism with which he confronted his own condition set a shining example for countless people who live with Parkinson’s and related disorders. Our thoughts are with the entire Bush family during this time of loss. HAPS proudly looks forward to future years as this award is presented to those in our Parkinson's community who embody this extraordinary legacy.

PLEASE WELCOME...

Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist in the state of , and is passionate about health promotion, fall prevention, and health education, specifically with those living with Parkinson's. She has been practicing physical therapy in Texas for eight years in various settings using neurological rehab skills in home health, hospital, and memory care settings. Dr. Abbott teaches 5 weekly exercise classes and has worked with HAPS for over 3 years. She has been a featured presenter at the HAPS Parkinson's Enrichment Program, PD SELF, 2017 and 2018 Summer Lecture Series, and Caregiver Conference. Dr. Abbott grew up in the suburbs, graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors in Kinesiology in 2007, and graduated in 2010 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas. She lives in Spring, Texas with her family and dogs. She likes to listen to music, read, and travel to art museums for fun. Maggie volunteered with a village medical team with the non profit Faith In Practice the last two years. She spent a week in rural villages of Guatemala as a part of the mobility clinic team fitting wheelchairs to those in need of all ages. In addition, Dr. Abbott serves on the board of directors for the Diocese of Texas Episcopal Seniors Foundation, and is serving a term as State Advocate Co-Chair for American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. This month, Maggie joins the HAPS team in a full-time position as Director of Education. She will continue her field work facilitating exercise classes and through her new role, will enhance the organization’s reach into the community and promote the mission of HAPS.

Celeste Harris, LMSW is known to many throughout the HAPS family, but beginning this month, she will be welcomed to her new role as Director of Social Services. Celeste began her career with HAPS as a graduate social work intern and then returned to the organization after completing her Master of Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work as a full-time social worker in 2006. Celeste will continue her direct work with clients as a case manager and support group facilitator, and will remain in the current leadership roles she has within the Parkinson’s advocacy community. Her new position will allow her to use her skills, experience, and expertise to help shape the organization's programs and base of services to best meet the needs of those who participate. 4 HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY

MAKE HAPS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION!

And so it begins–that age-old tradition of making a New Year’s resolution—the time of year to embark on a mission of self-improvement. Get a fresh start this year by getting involved in the programs HAPS has to offer. We have plenty to keep you busy each week and throughout the year! HAPS strives to offer fun, innovative programs that are socially engaging, therapeutic and educational. With so many options to choose from, you can stick with what you know or give something new a try. Don’t be shy, there is no limit to the number of programs you can attend. Can’t get there on your own? In most cases HAPS can even provide transportation. Take a look at what HAPS has to offer and get started today!

Exercise Therapy / Traditional and Seated improvement in mobility, balance, strength, range of Most people with PD experience some loss of equilibrium motion, flexibility, fear of falling, depression, and sleep. It and postural instability. Traditional exercise is available for contributes to promoting a consciousness of movement those who are able to stand and participate, and includes which is particularly beneficial since automatic motions routines that address the symptoms of impaired balance, and spontaneous movement are affected by the disease. walking, coordination, and rigidity. Seated exercise sessions Additionally, a visible reduction in tremor and improved are modified to achieve improved upper body strength steadiness of gait has been observed. and toning for those who prefer Speech Therapy to stay seated. The Studies show 50-89% of people diagnosed with Parkinson's exercise routines experience speech and voice disorders as a result of the are geared toward disease. HAPS speech classes offer a group setting which facilitating range of provides a supportive environment within which to motion and muscle practice and carry over communication skills. The classes control of the trunk help individuals with PD increase self-awareness about and arms, and the how their speech and voice sound through feedback from head and neck. the therapist and other group members. The therapists provide ongoing education about the effects of PDon Water Exercise speech and swallowing, provide compensatory strategies Water exercise offers rewards such as increased flexibility, to enable the person with Parkinson's and their care strength, balance and endurance while the body weight is providers to maximize communication effectiveness and reduced during exercise which decreases musculoskeletal voice and speech treatment techniques for improving stress and impact on joints. It is especially helpful to those breath support, articulation and voice quality. with Parkinson's disease since warm water is relaxing and allows individuals to move with buoyancy, greater mobility, Music Therapy and less pain. The buoyancy and cushioning effect of the Singing and playing live music are used to facilitate voice water allow for freedom of movement while providing the and physical exercise with auditory cues. These cues appropriate level of resistance necessary to achieve the trigger internal cadences of the brain and nervous system desired results. instructing the body on how to move in space, time and with how much force. Based on Patterned Sensory Tai Chi Enhancement (PSE), these key elements are guided by Tai chi is an ancient martial art that combines movement rhythm, tempo, meter, harmony and melody dynamics to and meditation in a series of movements linked together address diminished voice volume, rates of speech, speech in a continuous, smoothly flowing sequence. The easy-to- articulation and improve fine motor skills and movement. learn steps are coordinated with deep breathing exercises. The overall motion is gentle, yet powerful enough to Non-Contact generate, circulate and balance the body's vital energy The tremendously popular called ‘chi'. Tai chi serves as a mind and body workout non-contact boxing empowers designed to stretch, tone and relax the body. Specific those living with a diagnosis benefits to people with PD include reduced stress; an opportunity to fight back increased energy and improved sense of well-being; against Parkinson's disease. increased concentration and focus; better circulation and HAPS’ boxing instructor is muscle tone; and significant improvements in balance, trained in the “Rock Steady” reaction time and a lowered incidence of falls. method specifically designed for Parkinson’s patients which Yoga was developed in Indianapolis. Yoga is a discipline that is based on the integration of mind, Boxing requires dynamic body and spirit. Its combination of breathing, meditation balance and multi-directional and movement results in an overall sense of relaxation movements. Research states and well-being. Research has shown that yoga supports that those who regularly JANUARY 2019 HAPS HAPPENINGS 5 engage in this discipline show improvements in agility, gait, can all be affected balance, endurance, activities of daily living and quality of by PD. Listening, life. singing or dancing to music lifts Tango spirits and inspires Dance of any kind is a stimulating mental and physical movement in a activity that connects mind to body and offers intellectual, way other forms artistic, social and physical aspects to exercise. Dance of exercise do helps loosen tight joints, improves overall mobility, and not. And coming provides cueing techniques for movement. For over a together in song with others carries with it an intrinsic and decade, studies have shown that Argentine Tango dancing powerful social connection. is particularly beneficial for people with Parkinson’s. The movements specific to Tango, requiring activities such as Brain and Body Class balance, turns, movement initiation, dual tasks, changing This weekly class provides participants with an speeds and backward movement resulted in improvements environment to experience and learn new things– in balance and mobility, even while patients were not sometimes using their bodies and sometimes challenging taking medication. The outcome suggested that Tango their brains. This holistic framework provides unique could be considered a therapy similar to tai chi, which opportunities for individuals to explore various approaches requires balance and attention to movement control that such as engaging socially through games and connecting addresses Parkinson’s related mobility problems. Studies with others; incorporating complementary disciplines such have also shown that Tango led to improved balance, gait as meditation and art; and practicing more traditional function and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s symptom management modalities such as tai chi, physical with additional benefits of a distinct psychological boost exercise and speech therapy. resulting in increased participation in social activities, Caregiver Wellness Class leisure pursuits and daily tasks. This class provides unique programming just for caregivers. Dance Alternating content each week allows participants to Dance helps develop try new experiences such as gentle stretching, breathing flexibility, fosters techniques, mindfulness meditation, art, socialization, graceful movement, and support. The program is designed to help caregivers instills confidence, develop strength and balance, enhance daily function and and provides an well-being and restore energy. expressive tool for Support Groups those participating. HAPS provides support groups under the supervision of The rhythm and licensed master's level social workers designed to help pattern of music individuals and their caregivers find peer support in dealing synchronizes an individual’s internal rhythm and for a with the daily challenges of living with the disease. person with PD, provides a cue for the body to move even when the body cannot provide that cue for itself. Dance Parkinson’s Awareness Month Event has been shown to contribute to increased functional Stay tuned for more information on fun events during the mobility; improved mood and satisfaction derived from the month of April! socialization that accompanies it; enhanced relationships with caregivers and family members; and motivation for HAPS Annual Educational Conference movement. This collaborative dance program offered in Each year, HAPS offers a full day educational conference partnership with Houston Ballet, is modeled after the bringing in experts familiar with the latest Parkinson's pioneering Dance for PD program developed by the Mark research and options to managing the disease. Alternating Morris Dance Group, which has been replicated worldwide. between a caregiver conference in even years and a full HAPS’ Dance for Parkinson’s class uses traditional and audience program in odd years, this year's event will be modern dance along with live piano accompaniment to held in August! facilitate movement in a creative setting at the Houston Ballet’s Center for Dance. Summer Lecture Series During the months of June, July and August HAPS offers ParkinSING expert led presentations on topics relevant to improving Singing to live piano music performed by a trained pianist everyday life with Parkinson's disease. and professional vocal coach who uses Broadway musicals and popular tunes to provide the opportunity for people Holiday Sing-Along with PD to exercise their lungs and vocal cords. HAPS offers Join us each December for a fun-filled, jolly morning as we this group twice a month immediately following the Dance celebrate the holidays with cookies and hot cocoa and sing for Parkinson’s class. Singing conditions the muscles used your favorite Christmas and Hanukkah songs to live piano for speaking, breathing, swallowing and smiling which music! 6 HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY

HAPS PD EXERCISE & SUPPORT GROUPS—JANUARY 2019 all groups are free of charge. Please call the haps office to confirm group times and locations at 713-626-7114 or 713-313-1652. ALL GROUPS ARE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 21st In observance of MLK, Jr. Day central central southwest

DANCE TANGO EXERCISE & Voice Class Mondays 12:30-1:30 pm Wednesdays 1:00-2:15 pm Mondays 10:00 am-12:00 pm Houston Ballet Center for Dance Metropolitan Multi-Service Center First United Methodist Church 601 Preston 1475 West Gray - Gym 3900 Lexington Blvd. at FM 1092 Houston, TX 77002 Houston, TX 77019 City, TX 77459 Text HAPS001 to 51555 Te x t HAPS006 to 51555 Text HAPS012 to 51555

Presented in partnership with Houston Ballet EXERCISE Brain & Body class

Thursdays 9:45-10:45 am Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 am SINGING Metropolitan Multi-Service Center Class content changes weekly. 1475 West Gray - Gym nd th Call for more information. 2 and 4 Mondays 1:45-2:45 pm Houston, TX 77019 St. John's United Methodist Church Houston Ballet Center for Dance Text HAPS007 to 51555 400 Jackson Street - Wendt Hall 601 Preston Richmond, TX 77469 Houston, TX 77002 Te x t HAPS008 to 51555 Text HAPS002 to 51555

Presented in partnership with Houston Ballet CENTRAL west tai chi

Thursdays 10:00-11:00 am yoga TAI CHI St. Martin’s Lutheran Church 1123 Burney Road Mondays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Sugar Land, TX 77498 Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am St. Stephen's United Methodist Church Text HAPS014 to 51555 Metropolitan Multi-Service Center 2003 West 43rd Street - Rm 101 1475 West Gray - Room 2 Houston, TX 77018 Houston, TX 77019 Text HAPS040 to 51555 EXERCISE Text HAPS003 to 51555 Fridays 10:00-11:00 am Sugar Land Baptist Church MUSIC THERAPY & EXERCISE 16755 SW Freeway - Room 107 MUsic therapy & EXERCISE Sugar Land, TX 77479 Tuesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm Text HAPS015 to 51555 Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 pm Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Crosspoint Church 11612 Memorial Drive - Room 102 4601 Bellaire Blvd. - Loft Houston, TX 77024 CAREGIVER WELLNESS Bellaire, TX 77401 Text HAPS022 to 51555 Text HAPS004 to 51555 CLASS Fridays 10:00-11:00 am SPEECH & EXERCISE Sugar Land Baptist Church BOXING 16755 SW Freeway - Room 106 Wednesdays 2:30-4:00 pm Sugar Land, TX 77479 Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Wednesdays Text HAPS016 to 51555 Class 1 - 9:45-10:45 am 11612 Memorial Drive - Room 102 Class 2 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm Houston, TX 77024 Metropolitan Multi-Service Center Text HAPS023 to 51555 1475 West Gray - The Gym

Houston, TX 77019 Music therapy & TAI CHI Paperwork and assessment are required. Both classes are currently full. Contact Fridays 10:00 am-12:00 pm HAPS for more information. Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Text HAPS005 to 51555 11612 Memorial Drive - Room 102 Houston, TX 77024 Text HAPS024 to 51555 JANUARY 2019 HAPS HAPPENINGS 7

south west Northwest

EXERCISE TAI CHI EXERCISE Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 pm Mondays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Mondays 10:00-11:00 am Alvin Lutheran Church Tracy Gee Community Center Lakewood United Methodist Church 1800 FM 1462 3599 Westcenter Drive 11330 Louetta Road Alvin, TX 77511 Houston, TX 77042 Houston, TX 77070 Text HAPS018 to 51555 Text HAPS021 to 51555 Text HAPS032 to 51555

EXERCISE & Speech SPEECH & EXERCISE EXERCISE Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 pm Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 pm Tuesdays 1:45-2:45 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church First United Methodist Church of Katy Encompass Rehab Hospital of Cypress 18220 Upper Bay Road - Life Center 5601 5th Street at Ave. A - Fellowship Hall 13031 Wortham Center Drive Houston, TX 77058 Katy, TX 77493 Houston, TX 77065 Text HAPS039 to 51555 Text HAPS025 to 51555 Please call, class space is limited. Text HAPS033 to 51555

EXERCISE MUSIC THERAPY EXERCISE Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Living Word Lutheran Church 2535 E. Broadway, FM 518 Richard & Meg Weekley 3700 South Mason Road - Micah Room Community Center Pearland, TX 77598 Katy, TX 77450 Text HAPS019 to 51555 8440 Greenhouse Road - Room 200 Text HAPS026 to 51555 Cypress, TX 77433

EXERCISE Text HAPS034 to 51555

3rd Thursday 2:00-3:00 pm North SPEECH First United Methodist Church 200 W Highway 517 - Gym exercise Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am Dickinson, TX 77539 John Wesley United Methodist Church Text HAPS020 to 51555 Mondays 12:00-1:00 pm 5803 Bermuda Dunes First Baptist Church Houston, TX 77069 18525 N 6th Street/Buddy Riley Blvd Text HAPS035 to 51555 Magnolia, TX 77354 Text HAPS031 to 51555 TAI CHI

southeast Fridays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

SPEECH & Exercise Tomball United Methodist Church Speech & exercise 1603 Baker Drive - Faith Building Mondays 1:00-2:45 pm Tomball, TX 77375 Speech - Tuesdays only 2:45-3:45 pm CHI St. Luke's Hospital Text HAPS036 to 51555 Exercise - Tuesdays & Thursdays 17200 St. Luke's Way - Lakeview A 3:45-4:45 pm The Woodlands, TX 77384 Kindred Hospital Bay Area Text HAPS027 to 51555 4801 E. Sam Houston Parkway South Pasadena, TX 77505 water exercise Text HAPS010 to 51555 (Tue) Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 pm Text HAPS011 to 51555 (Thu) Mansion Villas 15223 Scenic Forest Conroe, TX 77384 Text HAPS028 to 51555 east

Call the HAPS office. Paperwork required. WATER EXERCISE Northeast

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am EXERCISE EXERCISE Bay Area Rehabilitation Center 5313 Decker Drive Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm Baytown, TX 77520 Woodlands United Methodist Church The Luke Church Text HAPS009 to 51555 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive 2380 S. Houston Ave. - Room D The Woodlands, TX 77380 Humble, TX 77396 Call the HAPS office. Paperwork required. Text HAPS029 to 51555 Text HAPS038 to 51555 8 HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY

support groups

PLEASE CONTACT THE HAPS OFFICE FOR JANUARY SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULES To help you find the most appropriate support group, contact a HAPS social worker prior to attending a support group at 713-626-7114, 713-313-1706 or [email protected].

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SUPPORT GROUPS PD SUPPORT GROUP GROUP CLEAR LAKE THE WOODLANDS KINGWOOD

2nd Thursday 3rd Thursday 1:00-2:30 pm 2nd Wednesday in JANUARY1:00-2:30 pm Patient Group 12:15-1:15 pm Kingwood United Methodist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Caregiver Group 1:30-2:30 pm 1799 Woodland Hills Drive - Room K105 18220 Upper Bay Road - Kid Zone Woodlands United Methodist Church Kingwood, TX 77339 Houston, TX 77058 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive Text HAPS205 to 51555 Text HAPS212 to 51555 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Text HAPS204 to 51555 caregiver SUPPORT PD SUPPORT GROUP NEWLY DIAGNOSED SUGAR LAND CHAMPIONS SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Friday 10:00-11:00 am No JANUARY Meeting No JANUARY Meeting Sugar Land Baptist Church John Wesley United Methodist Church For those diagnosed with PD within the 16755 SW Freeway - Room 106 5830 Bermuda Dunes last three years. Please call for details. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Houston, TX 77069 Text HAPS210 to 51555 Text HAPS200 to 51555

PD SUPPORT GROUP CENTRAL AM PD & DEMENTIA/LEWY PD SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Tuesday 10:00-11:30 am BODY CAREGIVER WILLOWBROOK American Red Cross SUPPORT GROUP 2700 SW Freeway No JANUARY Meeting 4th Monday 10:00-11:30 am Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX 77098 For caregivers of those with PD 18200 Tomball Parkway - Aspen Room Text HAPS207 to 51555 and dementia or Dementia with Houston, TX 77070 Lewy Bodies. Text HAPS201 to 51555 PD SUPPORT GROUP SUGAR LAND

PD SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Tuesday 6:00-7:30 pm PD SUPPORT GROUP Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital magnolia

KATY 16655 SW Freeway - Main Conf. Rm B nd 2 Monday in JANUARY immediately Sugar Land, TX 77479 after exercise No JANUARY Meeting Text HAPS208 to 51555 Memorial Hermann Hospital First Baptist Church 23900 Katy Freeway - Ram Room 18525 N 6th Street/Buddy Riley Blvd Katy, TX 77494 CAREGIVER SUPPORT Magnolia, TX 77354 Text HAPS202 to 51555 GROUP CENTRAL Text HAPS213 to 51555

rd 3 Wednesday 2:30-4:00 pm CAREGIVER SUPPORT Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church 11612 Memorial Drive PD SUPPORT GROUP GROUP CHAMPIONS Houston, TX 77024 PEARLAND

nd Text HAPS209 to 51555 2 Thursday 10:30-11:30 am 4th Wednesday 2:30-3:45 pm John Wesley United Methodist Church nd St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 5830 Bermuda Dunes - 2 floor Board Rm Atypical Parkinson's 2535 E. Broadway, FM 518 Houston, TX 77069 SUPPORT GROUP Pearland, TX 77598 Text HAPS203 to 51555 Text HAPS214 to 51555 3rd Thursday10:00-11:00 am American Red Cross 2700 SW Freeway Houston, TX 77098 Text HAPS216 to 51555 JANUARY 2019 HAPS HAPPENINGS 9

Newly Diagnosed Education Program

An educational program for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s within the last three years, this programs offers an introductory look at the disease, treatment options and proactive disease management strategies. The program is PD101 offered five times a year with each session presented by a different movement disorder specialist.

Saturday, January 12th Presented by 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Toby Yaltho, M.D.

Can’t make this date? Register for an upcoming session: April 6th, June 29th, September 14th or November 9th.

Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact the HAPS office at 713-626-7114 or [email protected] This program has been made possible through support from UCB.

Parkinson’s Foundation hosts their latest online Expert Briefing PARKINSON'S Non-motor Symptoms: What's New? FOUNDATION: Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST

Expert Briefing Ronald Pfeiffer, MD Oregon Health and Sciences University, OHSU Parkinson Center, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence To register, contact Parkinson's Foundation at parkinson.org This series has been made possible by educational grants from AbbVie, Inc., Sunovion and Lundbeck LLC.

It is designed in collaboration with the Alliance of Regional Parkinson Organizations (AIRPO), of which HAPS is a founding member.

SAVE THE DATE It’s a picnic for Parkinson’s benefiting HAPS with food, drinks and live music. Sunday, April 14th 12 PM - 5 PM* Event Chairs - Kelly and Matthew Simon

For ticket information text BBBTIX to the number 51555.

For information on sponsorship, naming rights or to register as a cook-off team contact Madelyn HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY at [email protected]. SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019 *VIP entry at 11:00 AM / Rain date April 28th 10 HOUSTON AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY

J. MCLAUGHLIN 5TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT–OVER $4,200 RAISED!

On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, J. McLaughlin, along with hosts Mimi Kerr, Caroline Kerr, and Izzy Schulte, held a fun-filled and successful event benefiting HAPS. Guests enjoyed champagne and lite bites to celebrate J. McLaughlin’s five years in Houston. All had a great time shopping for a good cause and 10% of the evening’s proceeds were donated to HAPS. The evening brought in new friends to HAPS and raised over $4,200 for the organization!

SAVARESE FIGHT FIT GIVES BACK

A big thank you to Savarese Fight Fit for supporting HAPS in the months of November and December. Lou Savarese, former Champion, created Savarese Fight Fit with the goal of fostering self-confidence and self- worth for young men and women. For the last two months of 2018, boxers of all skill levels and ages were able to use the code HAPS10 to get a 10% discount on classes and Savarese Fight Fit made a 10% donation to HAPS. JANUARY 2019 HAPS HAPPENINGS 11

contributions

We are extremely grateful to the following individuals for their generous support of HAPS. Without the continued support of our donors, none of our programs or services would be possible.

IN MEMORY

Rene Franco Sheldon Epstein Collin Campbell Chuck Roe Don Parker Eleanor Walsh Courtney Campbell Maureen Burg Joseph Franco Janet Torres Oscar L. Migl John F. Greene, Jr. Bill Wheeler Candace Moreno Marilyn Kerr Jean and R.F. Musgrove Rhonda McLeod Edward Comiskey Rodney Linehan Molly Barr Janet Franco Donald R. Henderson Margaret Abbott Mary Jo Henderson Bob Casey, Jr. Bill Lee Sutton Mary Henderson Alicia Barker Jim Stover Arthur Evan Jones Amy Sutton Jennifer Putnam Ann Wier Jones Will Johnston Duang Putnam Richard Crawley Mary-Margaret Roberts Enrique Gluzman Peggy Crawley Norine Jordan Michele Pomonis Robert L. Cox Randy Cooper Christina Gleason Lillian and Brooks Leftwich Gini Brown Joseph Cooper Salvador Suby Robert Leftwich Cathy Patterson Leah R. Keller Nancy Ennis Joe T. Choate Beverly Yancey Julie Weghorn

IN HONOR

Aubrey Calvin Katherine Smith Kevin Owen Mrs. Ursuline H. Smith's Debbie and Frank Jones Dana McKinney Roberta Owen 92nd Birthday Stephanie Smith Jim Bryant Kathleen Crist Curtis I. Carlson Penny Bryant Sandy and Lee Wotiz Barbara Brandt Mrs. Llewellyn Cooper in honor of Christmas Shirley and Tom Horton Philip Francis Patricia Norma Cooney Ann and Hugh Roff, Jr. Linda Burch Stewart Masterson Delilah Contreras Nina Brown's Birthday Angelica Rodriguez Gordon Nelson Ann Plantowsky Shelley Linsey Kathryn and Arnold Schulberg

GIFTS

J. Erickson Warner Kenneth Harding Teresa and Robert Cooper Karl Brown Catherine Worley Carolyn Mata Mary Anna and Walter Madden Janet Hill Maurice McNeely Patricia and William O'Donnell Robert Armstrong Michael Monroe Aurin Tesoro Patricia and James Banfill Jonathan Shear Julia Gee Dawn and Michael Istre Geeta Akolkar Geraldine Karkowsky Mary Ellen Ried Christa Burns Barbara and Jack Spell Janice Shaffner Marita Tee John Modesette Jackie Pace Pamela Dorway-Worley Jeffrey Lanier Kay Rose Paula Warren William Vance Joe Constantino Mary Seely Zat Rolle Anthony Hawkins Elaine Phillips Patricia and Jean-Paul Budinger Judy Stover Ralph Frankowski Martha and David Stone Ken Womack Erica Laughlin Teresa Bishop-Smith Kathryn Blankenhorn Liz and Bernard Hlavinka David McFadyen Ianne Batanga Barbara Moody Howard Greenwood Lucy Loera Valere Costello Carol and James Parsley Daniel Sanchez Ewing Werlein Virginia Hoops Judith Lasseter Jack Daniels Beth Johnson Ryan Nguyen Janetta Ross Cathy Chapman William Carleton Lily Zhang Jerry Jeanmard Mary Ashley Brian Clark Jeffery Mason Judi and Gary Neus Linda and Pat Gubbels Garland Cantrell Mervin Rosenbaum William Neuhaus Patsy Stephens Henry Spielberger Imelda Vasquez Allyson and Walter Weathers Janet Marshall Carolyn Wildenthal Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zuber Susan and Michael Brown Kathleen Hopper Jane and Dennis Hough Antje Gee Molly Roe

While we make every effort to be accurate and thorough, it is possible to accidentally omit or misspell a name. Please contact the HAPS office with corrections. Board of Directors

Pamela Skaufel Joe Ahmad Mike Hendryx Jim Nicklos David Stuyck President Frank Donnelly, Jr. Jeff Hurlbert Jose M. Oti Jim Thorp Chris Brewster William Finnorn Leon Keeble Gerald Rideaux Stephanie Zamora Vice President/Treasurer Philip Francis Caroline Kerr Erick Sandlin Mimi Prioleau Tom Ganucheau Renju Jose Kuruvila Terry K. Satterwhite, MD Vice President/Secretary Daphne Haskin Dawn McCarthy Izzy Schulte

Board of advisors medical advisory board

Chris Bell Greg Groogan Quin McWhirter Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, MD Greg McLauchlin, MD Ron Bernell Ellin Grossman, EdD W.O. Neuhuas III Chair Kimberly Monday, MD Nina P. Brown Harriet Hart Malcolm Pettigrew Madhureeta Achari, MD William Ondo, MD Aubrey Calvin Josh Huss George Puig Leanne Burnett, MD Terry K. Satterwhite, MD Joiner Cartwright, Jr., PhD Kamden Kanaly Jeff Rosenberg Brian Dalm, MD Mya Schiess, MD Rich Clifford Rob Kerr Arthur Schechter Albert Fenoy, MD Shahin Shirzadi, MD Anne Jones Coco Liz Lary Joyce Proler Schechter Erin Furr Stimming, MD Desirée B. Thomas, MD Robert Cruikshank Harriet Latimer Leslye Weaver Joseph Jankovic, MD Ashwin Viswanathan, MD Meredith Cullen Dan Lauck Michael Young Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD Toby Yaltho, MD Jo Furr Robert A. Martone Gabriel Zamora Laura Marsh, MD Michele York, PhD, ABPP-CN staff

Kathleen Crist, LMSW Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT Madelyn Perry Executive Director Director of Education Manager of Special Events

Celeste Harris, LMSW Angelica Rodriguez Gini Brown Director of Social Services Manager of Therapeutic Programs Administrative Assistant

This publication is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or pharmacist with questions regarding medical conditions or drug interactions. To request permission to reprint content published in this newsletter, please contact the HAPS office at 713-626-7114 or [email protected].