Parkinson Association of the Rockies

 

Betty

24 Hours to Give Where We Live

CO Gives Day The third annual Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 4th. Skip the hassle and pre-schedule your donation today at www.GivingFirst.org
 
Remember every cent counts! All credit card and processing fees will be covered by Community First Foundation, so 100% of every dollar you donate will go directly to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. Plus every cent counts towards additional funding through the First Bank Incentive Fund. 
Customized Medical Parkinson's Bracelet
CARE Medical Bracelet The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is pleased to announce the "Care Medical History Bracelet" that has recently been customized for the Parkinson patient. 

 

This easy to use medical bracelet allows you to create a personal health record to have with you at all times. The bracelet has been proven to be lifesaving in an emergency situation, allowing first responders instant access to medication lists, emergency contacts, allergies and much more. The bracelet can be edited from any computer, MAC or PC. No internet access is required as the program works directly from the bracelet and saves information to the bracelet.
 
Parkinson specific software, with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and shunt information, EKG, EEG, MRI, warnings and instructions is now on the device. The "Medication Page" has a list of safe and contra-indicated medications for the Parkinson's patient. Read More
In This Issue
Colorado Gives Day
Medical Bracelet
Staying Connected
Saturday Education Series
Online Forum
Save the Date
Victory Summit
In Your Community
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Staying Connected
Last week the Parkinson Association of the Rockies emailed everyone regarding their current subscriptions. The purpose of the email is to update our records and ensure you are receiving the type(s) of information from the Parkinson Association of the Rockies in the formats you prefer. Please use the following link to complete a three-question survey so we can confirm we are providing you with the electronic communications you desire. If you have not completed the survey, please do so now by clicking here
 
ParkinsonVoice Winter 2012
The Parkinson Association has gone green! View the Winter 2012 edition of the ParkinsonVoice - now available in E-Magazine format - compatible with iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones, Microsoft tablets and more. Click here to check it out!
Please join the Parkinson Association for a Research Round Table on Saturday, December 1st from 12:30 - 2:00pm. This program is FREE to attend.
  • Dr. Curt Freed, University of Colorado  Research on Genetics and Stem Cells related to Parkinson's Disease
  • Dr. Benzi Kluger, University of Colorado  Non-pharmaceutical research and research on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
  • Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Colorado Neurological Institute  Active Clinical Trials
Saint Joseph Hospital, Rainer Auditorium, Russell Pavilion 
1835 Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80218 
RSVP: (303) 830-1839 or LVassar@ParkinsonRockies.org 
Online Forum
In an effort to continually serve the Parkinson population in Colorado and their families, the Parkinson Association has developed an online forum. The forum is a great way to connect with other people with Parkinson's around Colorado, ask questions and share your answers with others. Topics include treatments, exercise, alternative therapies, motor-symptoms, clinical trials and more. 
 
For more information on the forum, 
please visit the community section of the Parkinson Association website here
Save the Date
Save the date for the 2013 Vitality Walk! Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 2nd at Washington Park, Denver and in Northern Colorado! Sponsorship opportunities are available. 

For more information, please call the office at (303) 830-1839 
Victory Summit
The Parkinson Association would like to congratulate the Davis Phinney Foundation on a successful Victory Summit, this past Saturday, November 10th.  Through their efforts the Parkinson Community in Colorado and along the Rockies, was strengthened and encouraged on how to Live Well with PD. We would also like to thank all the participants who stopped by the Parkinson Association table to chat with us. We enjoyed seeing all of your there.
In Your Community 
Colorado Neurological Institute presents
Parkinson's Disease: A Patient Education Symposium

Saturday, December 8, 2012 | 9:00am - Noon 
(Registration will begin at 8:30)

Wellshire Event Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, 80222
(located on the NW corner of Colorado Blvd & Hampden Avenue)

Click here to view the agenda.
This program is free to attend but pre-registration is required.  

  

To register, contact the CNI Neuro Events Office, 
(720) 870-1999 or debstef827@gmail.com

  

Presentation on Parkinson's Disease

Free presentation/discussion for people with Parkinson's Disease and a guest. Presentation by Dr. David Ewing on What's new in PD and your questions.

 

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 | 6:30pm

Ramada Plaza Hotel, 10 East 120th Avenue, Northglenn, CO 80233

 

Seating will be limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Sponsored by Teva Neuroscience

 

~A light meal will be provided~
 RSVP to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies at (303) 830-1839 

or email Info@ParkinsonRockies.org