Calling all caregivers... it's time to Get REAL! Join us to share an exciting and invigorating day with other caregivers where YOU are the center of attention. Step away from the stress and spend a day enjoying fabulous food; caring companions; inspirational programs focusing on mindfulness, therapeutic writing and care for the caregiver; all in a beautiful setting. A day to yourself is good for the body, mind and soul. What could be better?

Cost is FREE. Registration is required. Please RSVP by tomorrow, July 13. For more information or to RSVP, click here or call (303) 698-5414

65 Hours of Giving Begins TODAY!

All contributions designated to support the Parkinson Association's Power Punch for Parkinson's classes.

We are proud to be a partner of GIVE65 and thrilled to be a recipient of a matching grant for up to $5,000 - designating a total of $10,000 for current and new Power Punch for Parkinson's classes.

CLICK HERE to make a donation today!

Campaign will only continue through July 14th.

Remember your donation is automatically doubled by the generous grant provided by Home Instead Senior Care Foundation's GIVE65 Incentive Fund.

Parkinson Association Exercise Updates

We can't get enough of our exercise classes and we know the community can't either! That's why we're adding even more classes. Keep your eyes peeled for additional classes in the works.

A PWR! Class

Mondays | 1:45pm

ActiveRX, 300 E. Hampden Ave., Ste 100, Englewood

FREE! Walking Group

Mondays | 8:00am

Quebec Place at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver

Registration is required for ALL classes and space is limited! 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. For more information or to register for a class call (303) 830-1839 or email.

Parkinson Association Support Group Updates

CANCELLED! Cody, WY & Laramie, WY Support Groups

The Cody & Laramie support groups in Wyoming will no longer be meeting.

NEW! Loveland Support Group

3rd Thursdays | 10:15am

Good Samaritan Society, Loveland Village, 2101 S. Garfield St., Loveland

Littleton Support Group

Will not be meeting in July. Support group will start back up on the last Wednesday in August at 10:00am at Morning Star Senior Living, 5344 S. Kipling Pkwy.

NEW TIME & PLACE! Boulder Support Group

4th Tuesdays | 10:00am

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community, 350 Ponca Pl., Boulder

Get Outside to Support Parkinson's

Don't forget to register for the following events to have fun while raising FUNds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.

Colorado Courage Run - Denver's Only Run Benefitting Parkinson's

Saturday, August 27 | 9:00am

Cheesman Park | Denver

Join the 4th Annual Colorado Courage 5K Run to show your support for the nearly one million Americans who are living courageously with Parkinson's. The race is a family event; bring your kids, strollers, dogs and friends to race, jog or walk the course! For more information or to register click here.

4th Annual Redneck Ride for Parkinson's

Sunday, August 28 | 9:30am

Join John Jacquinot for his 4th Annual Redneck Ride for Parkinson's. This 24-mile bike ride through the foothills of Larimer County will raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and critical funds for Coloradans. All funds raised from this campaign will be designated to provide low-cost and/or scholarships for exercise and activity programs provided through the Parkinson Association. For more information or to register click here.

The Heat is On: Tips on Surviving the Heat

Warning: Heat and Parkinson's don't mix well. By following these simple tips you can beat the heat and hopefully stay well:

Drink lots of water BEFORE you feel thirsty. Once you feel thirsty you are already beginning to dehydrate. Remember, it is easier to stay hydrated then to re-hydrate.
Avoid alcohol. It can accelerate the dehydration process.
Use sunscreen - individuals with Parkinson's are more likely to develop melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.
Cover up. Wear long sleeves, pants and a hat that shades your neck and ears. There are some wonderful new sun resistant light-weight clothing materials available to help prevent sunburn.
Schedule your outside exercise and chores during the cooler times in the day. We scheduled our new Walking Group at Fairmount to step-off Mondays at 8am to beat the heat!

Parkinson's in the News

Upcoming Community Events

The Parkinson Association is committed to connecting communities. The following programs and events are hosted by community partners.

Pass to Pass

Saturday, August 20 - Saturday, August 28

A team of people with Parkinson's and support hikers will be setting foot on the Pacific Crest Trail, southbound from Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state, to raise awareness of Parkinson's and critical funds for programs and services which help those with Parkinson's live healthy and vibrant lives. Click here for more information and/or to make a contribution to support the Parkinson Association!

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