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Saturday, May 7 | 8:30am-2:00pm
The Westin | 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies Colorado Community Conference, is Colorado's premier conference focusing on Parkinson's research and treatments. Join the Parkinson Association to hear from top Parkinson's disease researchers on recent developments in research as well as updates on medical treatments. The Michael J. Fox Foundation will be leading a research round-table with updates on the pursuit of medical breakthroughs. The conference also includes a Clinical Research Resource Fair for conference participants to speak directly with clinicians and physicians who currently have open research trials. The conference is FREE, but registration is required.
Click here or call (303) 830-1839 for more information or to RSVP.
Presenting Sponsor: Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Kari Buchanan by email or call (303) 830-1839.
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Parkinson Association Community Updates
NEW! Power Punch for Parkinson's Boxing Class in Vail Valley
Saturday, March 12 | 9:00am
Trinity Church, 90 Lariat Loop, Edwards
Non-contact boxing class for people with Parkinson's disease. Recent physical therapy research has shown boxing to be effective in improving balance, mobility and quality of life. Hand wraps and boxing gloves provided. Wear comfortable work-out clothes and sturdy footwear.
NEW! Chair Yoga for Parkinson's
Thursday, March 17 | 1:00pm
Life Care Center of Stonegate, 15720 Garden Plaza Dr., Parker
Yoga has been proven as an effective therapy for Parkinson's patients and helps patients regain motor coordination, control, flexibility, strength and balance. This adaptive yoga class will take place in a chair to ease the worry of falling or injuring students. LOUD for Life Classes
Monday | Afternoons
Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Room 300, Centennial
Our LOUD for Life classes will now be held weekly. Class is only available to LSVT LOUD graduates and aims at keeping the voice and speech strong. For more information or to RSVP call (303) 534-0324.
Please show up a little before the start time of the class to get prepared for the class. A doctor waiver is required for all participants to have signed and returned to the Parkinson Association. Click here for waiver.
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Wash Park | Sandstone Ranch | Choose to Snooze
On Sunday, June 5th join the Parkinson Association for the 14th Annual Vitality Walk at Wash Park in Denver or
Sandstone Ranch in Longmont - or Choose to Snooze!
We plan on having 1,500 walkers join the Vitality Walk to promote community awareness about Parkinson's disease and raise $325,000 to support the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association.
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies goal for 2016 is to expand our programs and services by 20%. By increasing your contribution to the Vitality Walk by 20%, you will ensure we reach these goals of providing more innovative programs and services to new communities.
Fees: $30/Adult | $10/Kids (5-14) | FREE/Kids (0-4)
Walk the Walk that Connects Communities and Enhances Lives
Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Kari Buchanan at (303) 830-1839 or email for more information.
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10 Tips for Easier Cooking
With Spring and Summer on the way, comes family gatherings. Whether celebrating a graduation party, Mother's or Father's Day or just having a family BBQ, consider the following tips to simplify the meal preparation:
1. Does your recipes call for a lot of ingredients? Come up with a game plan, gather everything you need and put it in one place before starting to cook.
2. Try to find recipes that don't involve multi-tasking - Crockpot meals, one-pot meals or salads. That way you don't have to remember checking the oven while you're preparing another part of your meal.
3. If you have tremors or difficulty using your hands and your meal includes a lot of cutting, try to find pre-cut items at the grocery store. Many stores have already cut cheese, meats, vegetables and fruit. This may cost more, but it will save on time, energy and potential injury.
4. Make extra servings of your meal, that way you can freeze it on days when you don't have the energy to prepare a full meal.
5. If you get tired easily, try to take a nap before you start to cook and also keep a chair the height of your counter available, so you can sit while you prep your food.
6. Make your kitchen work for you! Consider replacing knobs with easy to hold handles.
7. Use tools, pots and pans that are light-weight and easy to grasp. Thick handles make holding these items easier.
8. Opening a jar is never an easy task, if your hands are too weak or the lid is on too tight, improve your grip by putting on a rubber glove, or investing in a thin, waffle-grid sheet, like these.
9. Keep items you use often in an easy-to-reach shelf or drawer.
10. Practice safety - use cut-resistant gloves to prep.
Remember to have fun, enjoy the process of cooking for yourself, friends and family and don't be afraid to ask for assistance.
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Hoops for Parkinson's
 Our 1st Annual Hoops for Parkinson's was a slam dunk! Over 30 people gathered to cheer on the Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 7th.
Not only did the Nuggets bring Denver a win, with a final score of 117-107, but $5 of every ticket sold through the Parkinson Association link, was donated to support the Parkinson Association's programs and services. A huge thanks to the Denver Nuggets for their support and to the Parkinson's community for your continued dedication and support! |
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Sunday, March 20 | Jefferson County's NAAC Stadium in Golden
Join this event to help raise awareness of Parkinson's and don't forget, when registering, to make an additional contribution to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. The race coordinator, All-Out Multicourse Productions, will match every additional contribution made!
Click here for more information and to register. Unable to attend, but would still like to contribute? Click here to donate.
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Upcoming Community Events
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NEW! Parkinson's Workout Class Downtown
Wednesdays | 12:30pm
Downtown Denver YMCA, 25 E. 16th Ave., Denver
Designed and created by Gary Sobol. This class has been shown to improve the quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. Not a member of the Y? Bring in this flyer and come for FREE in March! For more information call Mary at (303) 861-8300.
Learning to Cope with your Neurological Condition
Monday, March 14 | 12:00pm
Swedish Medical Center, 2nd Floor, Spruce C, 501 E. Hampden Ave., EnglewoodJoin Colorado Nuerological Instituate for an educational seminar with Mimi Castelo, PhD & Luci Draayer, LCSW as they navigate dealing with an ongoing neurological condition. For more information or RSVP contact Melissa at (303) 357-5449.
Deep Brain Stimulation Seminar
Thursday, March 24 | 6:00pm
Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Dr., Denver
Daniel Kitei, DO, MA, Neurologist, and Mariel Szapiel, MD, Neurosurgeon, will
lead an interactive discussion on signs, symptoms and surgical advances to
bring you the latest on treatment options. For more information call (720) 225-4327.
Refuse to Surrender
Friday, April 8 | 12:00pm
Memorial Administrative Center, 2420 E. Pike Ave., Monarch Room, Colorado Springs
A seminar with Dr. McVicker and Dr. Grabert focusing on a treatment for Parkinson's disease and Essential Tremor. To RSVP call (303) 830-1939.
Monday, April 25 | 6:00pm
Dahlia Campus for Health and Well Being, 3401 Eudora St., Denver
A seminar with Dr. VanSickle and Dr. Wolff focusing on a treatment for Parkinson's disease and Essential Tremor. To RSVP call (303) 830-1939.
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