Lecture Series
April 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 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…
Read MoreOctober Lecture: Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s
Friday, October 6 at 2:00 pm; GVR Las Campanas Social Center (565 W Belltower Dr.). October is National Physical Therapy Month. Treating Parkinson’s disease requires a team of medical professionals that includes a physical therapist. Andre Porterfield is PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) Certified and works at Proactive Physical Therapy in Green Valley. Who should attend?…
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 MoreQ & 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…
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