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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 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 MoreEnroll in the Bank
Outsiders ask, “How does your support group offer so much?” The answer is our volunteers. We can only do as much as our volunteers contribute in time and energy. The need for workers often pops up, and we have members who want to help. The challenge is matching the needs to those willing members. That’s…
Read MoreDid you miss it?
Our September SACK Class featured Mark Goldstein from Senior Helpers. This in-home service is unique because it has a specialized training program for their caregivers. The training was designed in conjunction with experts from the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Centers of Excellence. It was created so that their caregivers would have the training and education necessary to…
Read MoreOur Book Club
All members (people with PD, partners, and alumni) are welcome to join. If you are interested in joining our book club, send an email tosupportgroup@gvparkinsons.org to let us know. Meeting times are subject to change. If we know you are interested, we will send an email to let you know. Book List Sept.: Apeirogon by Colum…
Read MoreApril 2024 Lecture: Parkinson’s 101 Video & Slides
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The lecture topic was no coincidence. Our speaker, Dr. Cynthia Reed, is a favorite of past lectures. You should watch the video if… VIDEO SLIDE PRESENTATION
Read MoreDid you miss it? February 2024 Lecture
Every lecture presents technical challenges. Will the speaker be present in-person or virtually? How many speakers need microphones? Will there be a slideshow? Will the speakers use their own computers? Will there be a demo? Will the speaker allow us to record the talk? Our volunteers can prepare for those issues ahead of time. It’s…
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 MoreJanuary 2024 Lecture: Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s
Join us on January 5th at 2 pm for the presentation by Tim Meakem, MD, Chief Medical Officer of FUS Foundation. He will be joining us virtually on Zoom. I encourage you to watch from home (the link will be sent to members by email). For those uncomfortable with using Zoom, come to the PAC…
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…
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