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Saturday, March 4th | 4:00pm
CycleBar Lone Tree, 7824 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree
Join us at CycleBar in Lone Tree to raise awareness and funds for the Parkinson community. Participants will enjoy a 50 minute premium indoor cycling class.
We will ride to jammin' music led by a CycleStar Instructor in CycleBar's state of the art CycleTheatre. After our sweat session, everyone is invited to enjoy post ride refreshments.
Tickets are $50/person. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, Davis Phinney Foundation and Pedaling for Parkinson's.
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Wash Park | Sandstone Ranch | Choose to Snooze
 On Sunday, June 4th join the Parkinson Association for the 15th Annual Vitality Walk in Wash Park in Denver or
Sandstone Ranch in Longmont - or Choose to Snooze!
Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Kari Buchanan at
(303) 830-1839 or
email for more information.
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Proclamation for April & Parkinson's Awareness Month
In efforts to secure a City Proclamation declaring April as Parkinson's disease Awareness Month, the Parkinson Association is working with support groups in the area to spread awareness for Parkinson's disease. If you'd like to help, please contact your support group leader to see how you can get involved. If you live in a city without a support group and want to take the lead on this project, please
email Cheryl Siefert to receive further instructions and guidance.
GOALS:
- To get at least 10 Colorado city mayors to sign a proclamation declaring April to be Parkinson's disease awareness month within their city.
- To get at least 200 people attending the signing of these proclamations.
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Sunday, March 19 | 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 Multi-course Productions, will match every 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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Parkinson Association Support Group Updates
Deep Brain Stimulation Support Group Cancelled
The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) support group that meets the 2nd Friday of every month at Bethany Lutheran Church will no longer meet. In order to fill the gap needed for DBS education, the Association is working to create new programs and a peer to peer support network to ensure those considering DBS have the opportunity to talk with others who have experienced DBS. If you are interested in being a DBS partner, please
email
Erica Wright for more information on how to get involved.
NEW! Young MINDSet Support Group in Colorado Springs
The Young MINDset Parkinson's Group will have its first meeting on Saturday, January 21 at 5:30pm. This support group is p
rovided by Colorado Parkinson Foundation - Jeanne Taylor Parkinson's Support Group. For more information call (720) 335-1767.
NEW! Care Partner Support Group in Arvada
Our newest care partner support group in Arvada will be meeting on the 2
nd
Friday of the month at
1:30pm at
Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.
Are you interested in becoming a Support Group Leader?
Some of our existing support groups are in need of new individuals to lead them. If you're interested or want more information on becoming a support group lead, contact Erica at (303) 830-1839 or
email.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Updates
Changes to the Power Punch Parkinson's Red Shield Class
The Saturday Power Punch Parkinson's at Denver Red Shield is changing to only one class on Saturdays from 9:00-10:30.
Nordic Ski Program has Started!
The Nordic Ski Program
at Haymaker in Steamboat Springs has started back up again on Tuesdays at 11:00am, January through March, trail conditions permitting. Contact Haymaker for more information (970) 879-9444.
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 info or to register call (303) 830-1839 or
email
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Volunteers Needed for Palliative Care Study
Does outpatient palliative care improve patient-centered outcomes in Parkinson's disease?
This study plans to learn more about the effect of palliative care on patients and caregivers affected by Parkinson's disease or related disorders. Palliative care is a treatment approach focused on improving quality of life by relieving suffering in the areas of physical symptoms such as pain, psychiatric symptoms such as depression and psychosocial issues and spiritual needs. For more information, contact Etta Abaca, Study Coordinator, at (303) 724-4718.
Qualifications for the study:
- Over the age of 40
- Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD), multiple system atrophy (MSA) or Lewy body dementia (LBD)
- Have unmet needs, such as poorly controlled non-motor symptoms, psychological issues, spiritual challenges or caregiver distress
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Advocate for Continued Access to Care
Do you care what the future of Parkinson's care, your care, will look like? Then you must advocate and speak up for your cause. Silence is not an option that shapes minds or frames issues.
Advocacy is the public support for, or recommendation of, a particular cause or policy. Your advocacy is needed!
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is calling on all of us to speak up and speak out to identify what is important to you when it comes to your health care. We urge you to join MJFF's call to action.
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Upcoming Community Events
Newly Diagnosed Parkinson Disease Group Education
UCH Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, Department of Neurosciences, 4th Floor Conference
Second Thursday of the Month | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
A brief presentation from a specialist in Parkinson's disease, an open discussion in a small group setting in order to address your specific questions and concerns, and handouts for support and resources in your local community. Classes are $20 for a patient and support group partner, light snacks and resource materials. For more information or to RSVP, click
here or contact Ashley Gochanour (720) 848-2195.
Spotlight on Addressing Motor and NonMotor Symptoms Teleconference
Wednesday, March 8 |
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join APDA to hear expert perspectives on how people with Parkinson's disease address motor and non-motor symptoms.
For more information or to RSVP click
here
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Diagnosis PD, Now What? Managing the First Few Years with Parkinson's
Tuesday, March 7 |1:00pm - 2:00pm
"You have Parkinson's." Most people with Parkinson's diseases remember vividly the moment they heard those words. While a diagnosis is challenging, there are many things you can do early on to take charge and set a strong foundation for your journey with the disease. Learn more by joining a one-hour PDF online seminar led by Suketu Khandhar, M.D., Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Movement Disorders Program, Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center. For more information or to RSVP click
here.
Smooth Moves for Active Nutrition
Thursday, March 16 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Natural Grocers, 2053 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver
Join us for a presentation on the
benefits of nutrition and movement
in your everyday life. Learn to
make simple nutrition and exercise
choices that can greatly impact
your general well being and risk for
chronic disease. Hands on
demonstration with fresh juice and
recipes provided. Cost is FREE.
For more information or to RSVP
email.
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