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Parkinson Association of the Rockies
Program Cancellation UPDATE
Due to the recent updates and recommendations from the Colorado Department of Health on the Coronavirus,
the Parkinson Association of the Rockies has made the difficult decision to suspend all programs effective immediately through April 5, 2020.
At that time, we will reassess the situation and determine whether to resume programs. This includes exercise classes, support groups and educational events.
PAR has also made the decision to close the office and work remotely for the safety of our staff and guests.
I
f you have further questions or need support, we are still accessible via voicemails and emails. P
lease contact us at
303-830-1839
or by
email
.
Thank you for your understanding as we go through this difficult time - your health is our main priority.
To learn more about the Coronavirus and Parkinson's, see these links:
Jodi Brown,
Executive Director
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Education Updates
All education events identified below will now be webinars rather than in-person seminars.
Colorado Community Conference | May 16, 2020
We are reviewing our options for this educational conference and will make a determination whether to hold or reschedule on April 16, 2020.
We are currently working to move the following seminars online.
Ahead of the Curve: Vision in Parkinson's
Ahead of the Curve: Advances Treatments
Chat with the Parkinson's Pros: Summit County
Parkinson's 101 for Newly Diagnosed
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is offering a free, three-part educational module for the recently diagnosed Parkinson's community. This curriculum will help newly-diagnosed people with Parkinson's and their care partners navigate their journey with Parkinson's while introducing the resources available in Colorado. Click the titles of the sessions for more information.
Second and third meetings tentatively to be held at:
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch | Rooms may vary
For more information or to register, please contact
303-830-1839 or
email Elena.
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Parkinson Association Exercise Class Updates
All exercise classes will be cancelled through April 5, 2020.
We know that moving is important, and we encourage you to do what you can at home to continue getting the exercise you need. Some instructors are trying to hold their classes virtually and will notify their classes directly if that is the case. Below are links to help you exercise at home:
Tremble Clefs
Tremble Clefs is offering a virtual class for everyone to attend. If you haven't tried Tremble Clefs, this is a great opportunity to sing along! A
ttendance will be taken at the beginning of class.
March 19, 2020 | 1:00pm
March 26, 2020 | 1:00pm
To join this virtual class, click here
and enter
Meeting ID: 550 582 477
For more information,
please contact
303-830-1839
or
email
Elena.
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Parkinson Association Support Group Updates
All support groups will be cancelled through April 5, 2020.
Please contact the office to check whether support groups will be meeting in April by email or calling
303-830-1839
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The Vitality 5K Run & Walk is currently on track to be held on Sunday, June 7th. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please don't put off registering for the event! If necessary, we will hold a virtual walk to continue supporting all of the programs and services we offer in Colorado.
Join more than 1,500 participants to promote community awareness about Parkinson's and raise funds that support programs and services provided by PAR. Can't attend? You can make it count with Virtual Vitality! This option allows you to register and raise pledges online or provides you with an opportunity to host your own walk, brunch or party at home.
Sunday, June 7, 2020
8:00am Registration Begins | 9:15 Walk Starts | 10:00am Resource Fair
NEW: 5k Run (DENVER ONLY)
8:00am Registration Begins | 9:00am 5K Run Starts
Vitality Bash (DENVER ONLY)
Starts immediately after the first runner finishes!
Registration Fees:
5K Run - Early bird special $30 | After April 15 $45
Walk - 40/adult | $15/child (age 5-14) | FREE/child (age 0-4)
Registration is now open!
To register for the VITALITY
5K click
HERE!
To Register for the VITALITY
WALK click
HERE!
For questions, please
email Michael or call
303-830-1839.
Sunday May, 17 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bowlero Littleton | 2530 E. County Line Rd.
Click
here for flyer or to register click
here.
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Equipment Loan Program
If you do need to take advantage of our equipment loan program during this time, p
lease
email
Joanna or call
303-830-1839
to schedule a time to come in.
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Parkinson's Research Study
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has relaunched Fox Trial Finder to make it easier for Parkinson's research teams to find study participants. The online clinical study matching tool offers a user-friendly and customizable experience for volunteers who want to join studies, and research teams can receive inquiries and track referrals directly through Fox Trial Finder. To learn more click
here.
NEW:
Senior high school student is conducting AP Research on Parkinson's disease to present in front of a board of teachers and administrators at the end of the year. Having a close connection to Parkinson's disease, her survey is focused on: to what extent do leisure activities affect cognitive function in PD patients while controlling for level of education.
The
survey closes on April 20- and can be taken by the individual or a family member of a PD patient.
For more information please
email Annika.
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Patient and Family Services
Cari Friedman will still be available via phone or Zoom calls.
Please contact her directly at
303-861-1810
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