Restless Yet?
Greetings from the Parkinson Association of the Rockies!

We hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during this uncertain time.

To keep you connected and moving, we will be sending emails on Mondays and Thursdays that will provide virtual resources for education, exercise and support. We hope that you find these resources fun, engaging and informative.
NEW: Virtual art classes!
Please join The Unsteady Hand in staying creative in this time of “social distancing.” Social distancing need not mean isolation! Stay in contact with family, friends, support and PAR.

For the foreseeable future, The Unsteady Hand will be updating their website a few times a week with different ideas for creative and imaginative projects to occupy a bit of our ‘mandated’ stay-at-home idle time.

No “art supplies” needed; we’re setting the course with a pencil and paper.

Re-Imaging Parkinson’s and Loving on Each Other - from 6ft away!  
NEW: Denver Public Library: Virtual Memory Cafes
DPL is now doing Virtual Memory Cafes.
Please email Amy directly with questions.

Here is the upcoming schedule:

Tuesday, March 31, at 1:30
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Tuesday, April 7, at 1:30
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Tuesday, April 14, at 1:30
Join by phone
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Tuesday, April 21, at 1:30
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Tuesday, April 28 at 1:30
Join by phone
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NEW: Activity Interest Survey
We have created a 4-7 minute survey to gauge your concerns about COVID-19 and your interest in activities that we can host. Our hope is to help you connect and stay active during this difficult time.
NEW: 211 Colorado Resource Page
2-1-1 Colorado connects families and individuals to social and community resources best suited to meet their need. They have trained information and referral specialists who assist individuals and families that are seeking answers regarding community services in times of need.

For more information, please visit their website .
NEW: COVID-19 and Parkinson's Webinar!
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies will be hosting an informational webinar to discuss COVID-19 and special considerations for someone with Parkinson’s.

Monday, March 30 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT

Please join Dr. Lauren Seeberger and Dr. Teresa Lee from the University of Colorado Movement Disorder Center for a brief presentation with educational content on the virus and the impact it may have on someone with Parkinson’s, and then spend 20-30 minutes responding to questions from the community.
Attend our upcoming webinars!
Parkinson's Basics | April 2
Non-Motor Symptoms | April 18

We had a webinar on Saturday, March 21 st given by John Dean, MS, CCC-SLP on speech and swallowing; click here for the recorded version.
Exercise at Home!
We are offering virtual classes for those who have a signed waiver in place. 

If you do not have a waiver, and want to take advantage of these classes, please download it from our website and email the form directly to Elena. Once we have processed the waiver, we will send you a link to all classes.

In addition, there are several websites offering PD specific exercise classes:


Monday, March 23 – Sunday, March 29
Visit Step and Connect’s Facebook page for more information!
Need to talk with someone?
We know that self-quarantine can be very isolating and we are here for you. 

If you need help, Cari Friedman, Patient and Family Services Director, is available for phone or Zoom calls. You can reach her by email or her direct line at (303)-861-1810. 

If you just need to have a conversation with another human, please call the office at (303)-830-1839 ext. 100 and someone will call you back as soon as possible.
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.
Thank you for your continued support!

As we weather this on-going COVID-19 situation together as a community, your continued support is instrumental in helping us continue our mission of providing resources to ensure the Parkinson’s community is living your best life.