Parkinson Association of the Rockies

 

Betty

Greetings! 

Upcoming Events
February 12: Care Partner Mini-Series Session One
February 20: Non-Motor Symptoms Mini-Series Session One
February 23: The Doctor Is In - Loveland
February 23: Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Seminar

March 2: The Doctor Is In - Colorado Springs
March 12: Care Partner Mini- Series Session Two
March 16: Support Group Leader Summit
March 20: Non-Motor Symptoms Mini-Series Session Two

June 2: Save the Date!
11th Annual Vitality Walk in Denver, CO and Longmont, CO

For more information or to register, please call
(303) 830-1839 or email [email protected].
In This Issue
Parkinson's in the News
Share Your Tips and Tricks
Care Partners
The Beneifts of Exericse
In Your Community
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Parkinson's in the News
Your Tips and Tricks Can Surprise You
What little things do you do to help get yourself through your day and best manage Parkinson's disease? I know many of you have shared your tips and tricks in your support groups and with your friends; but wouldn't it be nice to let everyone in on your secrets? We want to encourage you to share these life-changing tid-bits on our Online Forum. Every time you share a tip and/or a trick you'll be entered into a drawing for a special surprise. The first winner will be announced by the end of February.

Care Partner Mini-Series
From the moment the doctor delivers a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease the role of, and necessity for, a care partner is created. Parkinson's does not only affect the individual diagnosed; those closest to this individual are typically consumed with questions and uncertainty.

The Care Partner Mini-Series is dedicated to providing the tools and resources care partners need to support a person with Parkinson's while maintaining their own health and autonomy.  
Touching Hearts
Session One | February 12th | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Tips and Tricks in Physical Care for Parkinson's
Julie Elkjer, Touching Hearts at Home

Respite Care, What you Need to Know, Preventing Burnout and Local Resources
Roger Rhodes, Homewatch CareGivers

Session Two | March 12th | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Communication and Parkinson's disease
Cheryl Siefert, Parkinson Association of the Rockies

Planning Ahead and Advocating for your Family
Pamela Wilson, The Care Navigator

Location
Heritage Club Denver Tech Center, 4901 South Monaco Street, Denver, CO 80237

Please RSVP to (303) 830-1839 or [email protected].
Art, Tai Chi, Yoga, Dance and More!
 
Don't forget classes are starting or have already started. Sign up today for Tai Chi, Artful Expressions, Yoga, dance and more! View our class schedules here.
  • Read about Artful Expressions Here 
  • Watch a video on the benefits of Tai Chi Here 
  • Read about the benefits of dance, yoga and singing Here 

Call (303) 830-1839 or email [email protected] to register today.
In Your Community

Brain Boosters 101
Join the Colorado Neurological Institute at the NeuroHealth Center for an exciting new 4 week series designed to Exercise your Brain and Maximize your Brain's Potential
so that you can get things done more effectively and independently! For more information, please visit here.

Outdoor Active Ski Retreat 
Coming up at the end of February the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center is offering their annual Outdoor Active Ski Retreat designed especially for adults living with Parkinson's disease. For more information, please visit here.