MEDICARE RX DRUG PLAN - PART D - Parkinson's specific

[Alison Landes <Cureparkinsons@xxxxxxx>]

In case anyone is in South Florida this month or knows  someone who is 
visiting. 
Medicare  choices and voices for Parkinsonâs patients 
A special program  dedicated to Parkinsonâs and the Medicare Rx Drug Plan   
Parkinsonâs disease is the second highest  occurring neurodegenerative 
disease in the elderly after Alzheimerâs.  The primary treatment for 
Parkinsonâs 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 Parkinsonâs.  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 
Parkinsonâs Disease and Movement  Disorders. Dr.Stuart Isaacson, a 
neurologist also specializing in Parkinsonâs  and Movement Disorders will 
join Dr. 
Lieberman for the program on Friday  February 3 .  The programs  are hosted by 
Take 
Charge! Cure Parkinsonâs, Inc., a 501(C)(3) founded in  1999, approximately 1 
year after the founderâs sister, Fran Landes, was  diagnosed with Parkinsonâ
s in her mid-forties.   
WHAT:  A special 2-hour program about the  specific needs of the Parkinsonâs 
patient as it relates to Medicare Prescription  Drug Plans â Part D.  Learn 
about  your options and how to lend your voice to issues related to 
Parkinsonâs  
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 â 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 â 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 â 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 â 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 â Part D as it relates to Parkinsonâs, a  chance to ask questions and 
learn 
of helpful resources.  The presentation will provide people  with Parkinsonâs 
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 Parkinsonâs, Inc.  
E-mail:  
_cureparkinsons@xxxxxxxx (mailto:cureparkinsons@xxxxxxx) .  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 _cureparkinsons@xxxxxxxx (mailto:cureparkinsons@xxxxxxx)  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.   

-  end - 

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: cureparkinsons@xxxxxxx 
Web  site: _www.cureparkinsons.org_ (http://www.cureparkinsons.org/)  


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