The theme for the 7th Annual Ski for Parkinson's is Mask-Ski-Rade; a safe and stylish way to join. However you roll, come join the fun! We encourage team costumes based on your team’s representation of Mask-Ski-Rade; best costumes will be recognized!
Join us to raise awareness and crucial funding for those living with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners in the Yampa Valley community. All proceeds benefit the programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association’s Yampa Valley Parkinson Support Network (YVPSN).
Registration will be closed as of January 21, 2021.
We received a generous donation of high quality socks from Smartwool. We will be giving away two pairs of socks each week, through a random drawing of anyone who is registered for Ski for Parkinson's. Register now and win!
For more information, please email Michael. |
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Webinar: Practitioner Assisted Stretching for Parkinson's |
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Are you having trouble with movement patterns, tremor, rigidity, gait?
Join the Parkinson Association of the Rockies and Stretch Zone to learn more about how practitioner assisted stretching can help these and many other symptoms of Parkinson's.
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
For more information, please email Elena.
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Exercise
We have moved many of our exercise classes online; all you need is a signed waiver with the Parkinson Association to join! For more information or to turn in your waiver, please contact PAR at (303) 830-1839 or email Elena.
We have moved many of our programs online; to access online exercise classes and educational seminars, click here or visit our website.
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New! Monthly Care Partner Support Group |
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Our in-house Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Cari Friedman, will be leading a new virtual support group for Care Partners.
The group will meet virtually via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm.
The next meeting will take place Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Click here for the Zoom link.
If you are logging in using a mobile app, you will need to enter the Zoom meeting ID and/or Passcode.
Meeting ID: 969 3503 2229
Passcode: 916562
For more information, please email Cari.
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Weekly Support Group on Zoom |
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We have started a weekly support group that meets via Zoom and is led by our Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Cari Friedman. This support group is open to all those affected by Parkinson’s disease.
This week, the group will have a guest speaker, Erica DeMarch, PT, MSPT, Founder and CEO of Step and Connect. She will be discussing ways to strategize when walking safely, and addressing the effort/fatigue of doing this.
Wednesdays | 7:00pm
If you are logging in using a mobile app, you will need to enter the Zoom meeting ID and/or Passcode.
Meeting ID: 946 5496 2000
Passcode: 839074
For more information, please email Cari.
If you are new to using Zoom click here for a step-by-step video on how to use on the program. |
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The Palliative Care Clinic Presents:
Care Partner Support Group: Caring Through COVID-19
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The Palliative Care Clinic, has started the Caring Through COVID-19 Group, which is designed to help family members of adults living with serious and/or chronic illnesses (e.g., dementia) manage the unique stressors of being a family Care Partner during COVID-19.
The 8-session group is broken down into two modules: building generalizable coping skills and applying skills to stressful situations unique to Care Partners during COVID-19.
Wednesdays from 4:00pm - 5:15pm
January 6, 2021 - February 24, 2021
Click here to view the flyer and for more information, please call Evan at (303) 724-0976.
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Newly Diagnosed Virtual Support Group |
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There is a new monthly virtual support group for people recently diagnosed with PD (1-3 years), that will be held over Zoom.
The group will meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4pm.
Click here for the link to the Zoom.
If you are logging in using a mobile app, you will need to enter the Zoom meeting ID and/or Passcode.
Meeting ID: 923 8768 4430
Passcode: 692148
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COVID-19 Vaccine is Now Available for People Over 70 |
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Governor Jared Polis has opened up the COVID-19 vaccination for people over 70 years old.
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues shipping out across Colorado, find out when you are eligible to get your vaccine, how to contact your health care provider and how much it will cost by clicking here.
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2021 Colorado Community Conference, Save The Date |
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The Parkinson Association of the Rockies’ Colorado Community Conference is Colorado’s premier conference focused on Parkinson’s research and treatments.
Due to the pandemic, we have transitioned many of our programs to virtual services and offer technology assistance to help serve the community during this difficult time. As a result, we will be holding our biennial Colorado Community Conference virtually this year on the Accelevents platform.
Save the date and keep an eye out for more details coming soon!
Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 8:30am - 2:30pm on the Accelevents Platform
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please email Elena or call (303) 830-1839. |
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2021 Vitality Walk, Save The Date |
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The Parkinson Association of the Rockies will host the 19th Annual Vitality 5K Walk & Run on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
Join more than 1,500 participants to promote community awareness about Parkinson’s and raise funds that support the programs and services provided by PAR.
Click here for more information and for sponsorship opportunities, please email Michael or call (303) 830-1839. |
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Community Section On Our Website
We have added a Community section to our website, to help everyone stay up-to-date with PAR news, community partner events and updates and national organizations. From the community section you will find the following sub-categories:
Surveys: Surveys from PAR and other PD Organizations
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We encourage you to promote and follow our hashtags!
Did you know by following hashtags on your social media you can see what others are actively doing in your community and visa-versa?
All you need to do is search for a hashtag or click a hashtag in a post to follow.
#PAR #Parkinsons #ParkinsonsAwareness #ParkinsonsDisease
#PDhealth #PDeducation #PDexercise
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Or mail your check donation to:
Parkinson Association of the Rockies
1325 S Colorado Blvd., Ste. 204B Denver, CO 80222
Or call us for an over the phone donation:
(303) 830-1839
**The CARES Act includes a new $300 ‘non-itemizer’ tax deduction for 2020**
When you donate to PAR, you will be eligible to receive a tax break of up to $300 in addition to the standard deduction (consult your tax advisor).
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