Posts by Charlene Ostlund
Q & A at Feb. 2023 Lecture (Video)
For the first time, the February lecture featured a panel of professionals to tackle the difficult topic of navigating late-stage Parkinson’s. We welcomed back Cynthia Holmes, PhD, who played a major role in the formation and development of our support group for 20 years, to moderate the Q & A event. Video The contact information…
Read MoreJan. 2023 Lecture Video (AzTAP)
Parkinson’s may make daily activities difficult. So do you quit trying? Of course not. You adapt. Clayton Guffey, Program Director for Arizona Technology Access Program, presented our January lecture and gave us information about available assistive devices. AzTAP has thousands of products that help persons with disabilities to be independent. Some are simple and some…
Read MoreNordic Walking Event
In the near future, we will be meeting at the South Pavilion, Sahuarita Lake (15466 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita) to practice our Nordic Walking skills. Watch for an announcement of the date and time.
Read MoreNewly Diagnosed with PD?
The Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach Program has more information for those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Learning you have Parkinson’s disease (PD) may bring up feelings ranging from disbelief and despair, to relief at knowing the cause of previously unexplained symptoms. Now that you have this diagnosis, what is your first step? The short answer is,…
Read MoreIntroducing Rock Steady Boxing to Quail Creek
The Rock Steady Boxing program is an outstanding and well-known exercise program designed to attack Parkinson’s at its vulnerable neurological points: strength training, reaction time and balance. Classes are designed to meet the fitness levels of all states of Parkinson’s – from the newly diagnosed to those who have been living with it for decades. Classes…
Read MoreIn the news!
On Friday, April 22, Silver Springs in Green Valley honored the strength and endurance of people with Parkinson’s by planting a flowering purple plum tree in their north courtyard. Sue Colley and Charlene Ostlund represented our Parkinson’s Support Group of Green Valley at this event.
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