Posts by Charlene Ostlund
Come & Meet Us!
Whether you are a new member or someone thinking about joining our support group, here are some ways to learn more about us: Visit the Parkinson’s Activity Center (PAC) at 555 N La Canada in Green Valley between 1:00 and 3:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. A volunteer will be happy to tell you…
Read MoreSACK Class August 19th: Emerging Therapies & Parkinson’s
On Tuesday, August 19th, SACK Class at the PAC, we’ll be watching and discussing a video called “Emerging Therapies and Parkinson’s” with Dr. Soania Mathur & Dr. Michael Okum, produced by the Davis Phinney Foundation. In the video, Dr. Okum discusses new medications and treatments currently available, those expected to become available within the next five years,…
Read MoreGetting to Know our Support Group
The Thursday social gatherings at Posada Java began probably six years ago as weekly meetings between Sue Colley and me when I was president and she was vice-president. Originally, we met at Sue’s house after I dropped John off at Adult Day Services to discuss support group business, which usually involved planning and sometimes dreaming.…
Read MoreGetting to Know our Support Group
Nordic Pole Walking was introduced to us by the queen herself, Linda Lemke. Unfortunately, Linda hasn’t been able to come to Green Valley this winter, but Steve W. is well on his way to becoming the king of pole walking. We know the importance of exercise, the only treatment shown to slow the progression of…
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