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!
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…
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Did you miss it? March 2024 Lecture & Slides
Clinical Nutritionist Kristi Weber, M.Ed., M.S., shared “nuggets” of knowledge concerning nutrition. She promoted a whole-food, plant-based diet, which has been shown to be most helpful for managing symptoms related…
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Did 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?…
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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…
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January 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…
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Did 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…
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October 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…
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Thumbs 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…
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Let’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…
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Q & 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…
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