April is Parkinson's Awareness Month!
We are here to help you
Stay Connected and Moving
by providing virtual resources for education, exercise and support. 

W e hope that you keep finding these resources fun, engaging and informative!
Support our ongoing efforts to keep the community engaged and informed during
the COVID-19 crisis.
Need a good laugh and some extra motivation this week?
Dan Starishevsky, President of the PAR Board and PWP, created a fun and inspirational video to be active and GET AFTER IT.
Additional Resources to Help You Get By!
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Network of Care is providing comprehensive, continually updated resources at the local, state and national levels. Please visit the local Network of Care for more resources and information specific to your location.
 
They have three goals:
  1. Connect you with behavioral-health telehealth services. The pandemic is triggering anxiety, stress, depression and other conditions, while also blocking access to in-person support. Their searchable database of telehealth services can reduce emergency-room visits and potentially save lives, while ensuring access to vital services for all.
  2. Educate and inform you about COVID-19. As the world learns more about the coronavirus, their content is continually updated with the “what, why and how” in words, images and video.
  3. Keep you updated. Track their continuously updated information about confirmed cases and hospitalizations in your state. 

To be eligible for this fund, you must have:
  • COVID-19 or have been instructed to self-quarantine by a physician or the government
  • Medicare insurance
  • Cancer or another chronic or rare disease (Parkinson's disease)
  • An income that falls at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level
  • Residence and be receiving treatment in the U.S. or U.S. territories

To learn if you’re eligible or to apply for a grant as funds allow, click here .

For additional resources, click on the links below:

Click here for an Aware and Care Kit provided by the Parkinson's Foundation.
DBS and Parkinson's Webinar!
Join PAR and Dr. David VanSickle in a discussion on recent developments in the field.

April 17, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM

New technology, practices and procedures are emerging every day to help improve the symptoms and lives of those living with Parkinson's, especially in the field of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). This webinar is proudly sponsored by Abbott. To register, please click here.
Attend our upcoming webinars
Non-Motor Symptoms | April 18, 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Vision Changes in Parkinson's | April 29, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Review previous webinars
COVID-19 and Parkinson's - Sponsored by Abbott!
Click here for the webinar handout.
Virtual Exercise Resources!
The following exercise classes are offered through the Parkinson Association and available to individuals who have signed an updated PAR liability waiver. Please find the waiver here and email it to Elena Cussler for the access links to each of these classes.

Monday, April 13
Rhythm and Grace | 11:00 AM
With Sharon Wehner and Robyn Gisbert

PWR! Better Balance Class | 12:00pm
With Meredith Roberts

LOUD for Life: Voice Class for LSVT Graduates | 1:30PM
With Angela Halpern

Tuesday, April 14
Step and Connect’s Circuit Training (High Intensity) | 9:30AM
With Erica Demarch

Power Punch Parkinson’s | 10:00AM
Janna Zelinger

Advanced Stretch and Core | 10:30AM
With Carrie Eckenhoff

Power Punch Parkinson’s | 11:00AM
With Janna Zelinger

Power Punch Parkinson’s | 3:00PM
With Alejandro Ayala and Meredith Roberts

Wednesday, April 15
Yoga for Parkinson’s | 11:00AM
With Liz Leipold

PWR! Moves | 11:00AM
With Meredith Roberts

Thursday, April 16
Step and Connect’s Circuit Training (High Intensity) | 9:30AM
With Erica Demarch

Yoga for Parkinson’s | 11:00AM
With Liz Leipold

Tremble Clefs | 1:00PM
With Rebekah Stewart

Friday, April 17
Basic Stretch and Balance | 10:30 AM
With Carrie Eckenhoff

Other online exercise programs are available at:
Erica Demarch has a new virtual workshop called “Stepping into Action,”  combined with education, exercises, handouts, videos and support.
Parkinson’s Pointe – email Meredith Roberts for a virtual orientation
Virtual Support Groups!
Facilitated by Lori Lemasters, both Colorado Respite Coalition and CarePartnersResource have partnered to offer this free "Caregiver Chat" virtual support group beginning this Wednesday, April 15.
For more information, please click here.

Stanford support systems are available here.
Stay connected!
PAR staff continues to work virtually and only has access to office voicemails and emails. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (303) 830-1839 or email info@parkinsonrockies.org and someone will return your message within one business day.
Let's Get Social!
We encourage you to follow/like our social media pages to network with others during this difficult time and help spread awareness of Parkinson's disease Awareness Month and PAR by commenting, liking and sharing our content!
Thank you for your continued support!

Your generous support during the COVID-19 pandemic means so much to PAR and our community. With your help, we have been able to transition most of our programs and services to virtual resources and continue to ensure that the Parkinson’s community is living their best life.