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Greetings!

Save the date for our 2012 Upcoming Events:

February 22: Rhythm & Grace Broomfield Begins
March 13: Education PAR Excellence - Out of Bounds, the Need to Know Your Limits
April 14: Saturday Education Series - Complementary and Alternative Therapies with Dr. Lisa Corbin (rescheduled from December)
April 19: CardinalCare: Community Caregiving Workshop
April 28: Semi-Annual Support Group Leader Summit

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Research Trials

Voice and Speech Research Study
Overview: The National Center for Voice and Speech -Denver is asking individuals with Parkinson's Disease (age range 45-85) to take part in a voice and speech study.
Purpose: The purpose of the research study is to determine the effects of two different kinds of speech treatment on certain behaviors in individuals with PD. Theses behaviors include speech, voice, related communication behaviors, swallowing and body movement.
Your participation is voluntary. You will be compensated for your participation. All assessments and treatment will be provided at no cost to you. The principal investigator of this study (COMIRB #00-606) is Lorraine Ramig, Ph.D.
Contact: Heather Gustafson, M.A., CCC-SLP at heather.gustafson@colorado.edu or (303) 534-0324.

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Assessing the Effects of a Mass vs. Distributed Schedule for Treadmill Training on Gait and Balance in Patients with Parkinson's disease

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to help the researchers determine; if a specific manner of performing treadmill training improves physical function and decreases risk of falls for people with Parkinson's disease.

To read more about this study click here.

Additional research trials are listed on our website here.

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We would like to thank Teva Neuroscience for it's generous support towards the ParkinsonVoice and our bi-weekly E-News.

New Rhythm & Grace Classes Beginning

Rhythm & Grace- Broomfield begins on February 22nd!

In Rhythm and Grace dance classes, participants explore movement and music in ways that are enjoyable, stimulating and creative. Dance is appropriate for anyone with PD, no matter how advanced. No dance experience is required to participate in these classes. In chairs, at a barre or moving across the floor, you will explore elements of modern dance, ballet, tap, folk and social dancing in a non-pressured, social environment in which music energizes, enriches and empowers.

Location: Dance Arts Studio, 555 Burbank Street, #N, Broomfield

Date & Time: Wednesday's, 2:30 - 3:30pm

Register: (303) 830-1839 or SLanzer@ParkinsonRockies.org

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Volunteers Needed
The Parkinson Association is looking for volunteers to help with several mailing projects over the next month. If you are interested in helping, please call Susan at (303) 830-1839 or email SLanzer@ParkinsonRockies.org

We are quickly approaching 9 News Health Fair season. The Parkinson Association is looking for volunteers to attend these events on behalf of PAR. If you are interested, please contact Susan at (303) 830-1839 or SLanzer@ParkinsonRockies.org

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Attention Colfax Marathon Participants...

You're participation in this event can support the Parkinson Association of the Rockies

Once again the Parkinson Association is a Colfax Marathon Charity Partner. Participation in this event means that you will be a part of one of the nation's largest charity partner programs! And, Parkinson Association of the Rockies keeps 100% of the funds you raise! You can participate in the marathon, half marathon or relay all the while raising funds for the Association.

Click here to learn more about the 2012 DaVita Charity Partners Program for the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon. Click here to register today.