Events
Speech 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 MoreLooking for a life changing adventure?
PasstoPass is a nonprofit dedicated to raising Parkinson’s Disease awareness while supporting hikers with PD. This group of volunteers (and llamas!) offers multi-day llama-assisted backpacking and hiking trips on the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington, Oregon and California. We also offer opportunities to participate in dayhikes in the following US regions: Washington, Oregon, southern California,…
Read MoreDid you miss it? November Lecture & Slides
Tim Domer, MD, gave an overview of Parkinson’s disease, explained the physiology of stress and accelerated aging of caregivers, and discussed effective strategies to help caregivers. He pointed out that most family caregivers have no formal caregiver training. They learn as they go. If you missed the lecture, click below for Dr. Domer’s slides. Even…
Read MoreNordic Pole Walking is Back!
Cooler weather signals it is time to begin Nordic Pole Walking again. Saturday, October 21 will be at Canoa Ranch Lake. The following Saturday, October 28th we will walk at Sahuarita Lake. Both walks start at 9:30 am. Poles will be available if needed. After the walk, join us for a game of Ping Pong…
Read MorePAC Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Photos
The Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of the Parkinson’s Activity Center on Friday, September 1, 2023 was enjoyed by a large crowd, local media, and honored guests. Thanks to all who made this a successful and festive event. Watch the Green Valley News for a photo of the ribbon cutting. Wasn’t it nice that Mother Nature held…
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 MoreThumbs Up!
Book Club In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson received a thumbs up from our book club. Check it out if you are interested in an account of Nazi Germany 1933-34 from the experiences of the American ambassador William Dodd and his daughter.
Read MoreSpeak Out
Midwestern University speech department is looking for clients to take speech therapy in their Speak Out program geared for people with Parkinson’s. Therapy sessions are available through online telemedicine services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 623-537-6000 or visit: www.mwuclinics.com/arizona Once you have completed speech therapy, you can join our weekly free…
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
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