The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is turning Forty and
Fabulous, and since we were born in 1981, we are taking it back to the
‘80s for a totally radical par-tay! Dust off your leg warmers and piano ties,
our Empowerment Ball will transport you back to the 1980’s for a gnarly night to remember. Grab your dude or dudette, put on your dancing shoes and come ready to get down.
Saturday, November 13 | 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E Kentucky Ave | Glendale, CO 80246
The Empowerment Ball raises crucial funds to support the critical programs and services the Parkinson Association of the Rockies provides to the community.
The drinks will be delicious, the food will be bodacious and the music will be bumpin and totally tubular! Live and silent auction items provided by the local joints of Colorado will be available. Get ready to eat, drink, dance and take the night to the max!
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please email Michael
or call (303) 830-1839.
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Join the Parkinson Association of the Rockies and Jenny Junker, OTD, OTR/L & Kylie Sleeth, MS, OTR/L, CLIPP for a talk on everyday habits and routines!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 22 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Be ready to discuss:
- Establishing and maintaining your habits, roles and routines
- Time management and organization
- Benefits of movement to maintain your routines
- Making daily exercise a habit- including simple exercises you can do at home
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Ahead of the Curve Lakewood:
Thriving in the Midst of Challenges: Life with PD
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Join the Parkinson Association and Cyndy McRae, Ph.D., to look at some of the challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease for both the PWP and Care Partner.
We will focus on the ongoing adjustments that come with the disease and consider topics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. More importantly, we will spend time considering how to manage these challenges by exploring some of the personal resources you have that can be of great value to you on this journey.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 22 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
PASCO 9197 W 6th Ave Suite 1000, Lakewood, CO 80215
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Chat with the Parkinson's Pro Pueblo:
Driving with Parkinson’s
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Driving with Parkinson’s: Tips for maintaining safety and driving longevity.
Saturday, September 25 | 10:30am - 12:15pm
Join us for an educational opportunity with Kathryn Seibert, OTR/L, DRS, to talk about tips for maintaining safety and driving longevity. The ability to drive is closely linked to our ideas of independence and identity. After a medical diagnosis, driving may be a sensitive subject to discuss because it is seen as a deeply personal topic. We believe that knowledge is key to making decisions and an individualized approach is best.
This presentation will focus on the potential impacts that symptoms of Parkinson’s disease may have on driving, assessments for driving fitness, and tips for continuing to drive as long as safely possible.
To register, please call (303) 830-1839 or email Emma.
Please note that if fewer than five individuals have registered before September 22, the event will be canceled. The Parkinson Association of the Rockies will contact you in the event of a cancellation.
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Ahead of the Curve Broomfield: Speech and Swallowing |
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Are you noticing changes in your voice or difficulty swallowing? Did you know that voice and swallowing are very closely related?
Join us for education on the aging voice, voice and swallowing changes specifically related to Parkinson’s Disease, and information on how these changes can be addressed.
Wednesday, September 29 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Broomfield Community Center | 280 Spader Way Broomfield, CO 80020
Holly Kosanovich, MS, CCC-SLP will discuss the anatomy and physiology of voice and swallowing, including the importance of strengthening the breath, and lead the group in a few fun vocal exercises. No singing experience is required!
To register, please call (303) 830-1839 or email Emma.
Please note that if fewer than five individuals have registered before September 27th, the event will be canceled. The Parkinson Association of the Rockies will contact you in the event of a cancellation.
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Ahead of the Curve Aurora: Research Based Exercise |
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Has your quality of life been impacted by Parkinson’s? We will have an interactive discussion regarding evidence-based exercise interventions that have been shown to slow the progression of Parkinson’s. Let’s discuss how exercise can improve your quality of life!
Join the Parkinson Association for an educational discussion with Peggy Roling, P.T., dedicated to learning more about how and why exercise can help you.
Wednesday, October 6 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
St. Andrews Villiage-Community Room | 13801 E. Yale Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
To register, please call (303) 830-1839 or email Emma.
Please note that if fewer than five individuals have registered before October 4th, the event will be canceled. The Parkinson Association of the Rockies will contact you in the event of a cancellation.
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Exercise
Many of our exercise classes are back in-person; 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 Emma.
To access a full list of exercise classes, please visit our website.
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Our 9th annual e3 conference was a huge success, and we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did! Thank you again to all of our amazing speakers and sponsors, who made this conference possible.
If you missed e3, have no worries, we have uploaded the conference session recordings to our YouTube channel. Some of the presentations handouts and slide shows are also available. |
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Articles & Research: Articles and research related to Parkinson's Disease as well as research opportunities
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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