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Staying informed can help people with Parkinson's and their partners understand the disease, keep up-to-date on treatments and research, and live happier and fuller lives.

We offer educational lectures, a monthly newsletter, email blasts, conferences, and a lending library.

Information is power!

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By Charlene Ostlund

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…

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Did you miss it?

By Charlene Ostlund

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…

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Our Book Club

By Charlene Ostlund

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…

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April 2024 Lecture: Parkinson’s 101 Video & Slides

By Charlene Ostlund

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…

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Did you miss it? February 2024 Lecture

By Charlene Ostlund

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?…

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Speech Practice 2024

By John Goulet

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…

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January 2024 Lecture: Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s

By Charlene Ostlund

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…

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Did you miss it? November Lecture & Slides

By Charlene Ostlund

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…

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October Lecture: Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s

By Charlene Ostlund

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…

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Thumbs Up!

By Charlene Ostlund

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…

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