Posts by John Goulet
7th World Parkinson Congress Coming to Phoenix
It is a year away, but this is a WORLD conference. It will probably never again be so close in our lifetime. Plan ahead! The event will be held from May 24-27, 2026, in Phoenix. This is an international event and will showcase the latest developments concerning Parkinson’s, including scientific and clinical research, rehabilitation research,…
Read MoreMoving Day: November 1, 2025
The Parkinson’s Foundation’s annual Moving Day in Tucson will be on November 1, 2025, starting at 9:00 am at Reid Park, 900 S Randolph Way. The foundation says this event is more than just a walk. They call it a celebration of movement. While the event raises awareness of Parkinson’s, it is also a fundraiser…
Read MorePD Care Connection Experience 2026
Join us for the PD Care Connection 2026, on March 26th and 27th in sunny Phoenix, Arizona! THIS EVENT IS FREE! We’re thrilled to offer two full days dedicated to learning about Parkinson’s Disease, exploring a variety of treatment and care options, and discovering activities that can enhance daily life with PD. Come hear leading…
Read MoreSenior Cardio Boxing
Join the Senior Cardio Boxing group at the PAC. View video below. CARDIO VIDEO
Read MoreSpeech Practice 2024
Readers Theater participants are reenacting old radio scripts from the era of the ’30s through the ’60s. With the help of vocal coaches Martha Van Vactor and Dorthy North, the readings are an opportunity to assume the character and retell the stories of our childhood heroes. LOUD Crowd, with Professor Ethen Wash and two student…
Read MoreREGAIN YOUR VOICE
If you’ve never seen a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), or you’ve noticed changes in speech, language, cognition, or swallowing, don’t miss this opportunity. One-on-one therapy with SLP students and faculty is administered in the comfort of your home via telemedicine. Evaluations and SPEAK OUT! therapy is covered by most insurances. Training slots are filled…
Read MoreReaders Theater
The new Parkinson’s Activity Center opened just in time to meet the next group of Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP). These post-graduate students at Midwestern University depend on individuals and groups like ours to obtain the clinical experience needed to graduate. We, in turn, are the beneficiaries of vocal exercise, practice, and guidance – all…
Read MoreLet’s learn to use ZOOM!
Here’s a getting started guide for using Zoom. This quick start guide walks you through getting started with your new Zoom account. Attend our hybrid meetings and lectures using this convenient tool. Click on the link below to get started. Zoom Getting Started Guide
Read MoreLoud Crowd Spring Schedule
As as a Person with Parkinson’s (PwP) and you complete evaluations and therapy with Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs), you are encouraged to attend LOUD Crowd. Most find performing daily solo practice very difficult, which is where LOUD Crowd comes in. It’s a means of encouraging daily voice practice. In conjunction with Midwestern University’s (MWU)…
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