That’s My Why: A Letter from CAPS Board Member Kristin Satsky
Board member Kristin Satsky, LCSW, on walking her own father through a life-changing diagnosis — and the conviction it left her with.
“You Have Parkinson’s”: Board Treasurer Jeff Byal on Diagnosis, Community, and Finding CAPS
Diagnosed at 55, weeks before COVID shut everything down. Board Treasurer Jeff Byal on what it was like to face a Parkinson’s diagnosis without a CAPS in his community — and what he found in Austin.
Why I Serve: Board Member Kathrin Brewer on What CAPS Has Become
Board member Kathrin Brewer on the family experience that brought her to CAPS — and what makes her proudest of who the organization serves.
Meet New Board Member Bobby Scruggs: Bringing Parkinson’s Resources to Underserved Communities
Newly elected board member Bobby Scruggs on home care, Parkinson’s, and his goal of bringing education and resources to underserved communities in Greater Austin.
Letter from a Board Member Amy Laine: April Is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Dear CAPS Membership, April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month—a time to elevate understanding, reduce stigma, and highlight the resources and community support available to those affected. Throughout April and every month, CAPs is hard at work serving our community with education and support at each step of your story. Pull out your calendar and join us […]
Letter from CAPS Board Member Andrew Slaton-Freeman
My experience with PD began with a call from my father. I had just gotten out of a court hearing in Georgetown, saw a notification on my phone, and called him back. He picked up immediately, and his tone was unemotional as he said, “I’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.” You really do think that a […]
Letter from CAPS President Jennifer Prescott
Hello CAPS Community, I hope your new year is off to a great start. As we begin January, I’m grateful for this community and excited about what’s ahead in 2026. Capital Area Parkinson’s Society remains committed to supporting individuals living with Parkinson’s and their care partners through connection, education, and advocacy. You can always find […]