Thank you to everyone who participated in the Vitality 5K Walk & Run. We had a phenomenal turnout and were able to raise $100,000! We hope all of you had as much fun as we did and we hope you enjoy this short video of walk highlights!
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Wednesday, June 23 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker
Dr. Seth Kareus
Movement Disorder Specialist at St Mary’s Medical Center
Seth Kareus, MD, is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in chemistry followed by his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. He then completed his neurology residency at the University of Utah. Subsequently he completed a two-year Movement Disorders Fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University.
As a movement disorders specialist, Dr. Kareus is dedicated to taking care of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. He is passionate about deep brain stimulation surgery and advanced treatment of movement disorders. When he is not at work, Dr. Kareus enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter as well as hiking, mountain biking and whitewater rafting.
For more information, please email Emma.
*The generous support of our sponsors makes our educational programs available; please note that this program is exclusively sponsored by
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Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including dementia, orthostasis, pain, and mood changes, are common and negatively affect quality of life.
Hallucinations and delusions are also common non-motor symptoms, affecting up to 50% of people with Parkinson’s disease.
Wednesday, July 7 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
In this lecture, Dr. Samantha Holden, University of Colorado Hospital, will discuss the common types of symptoms people with Parkinson’s can experience, risk factors for their development, and methods for management.
Samantha Holden, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center. She currently practices in the Memory Disorders Clinic at University of Colorado Hospital.
For more information, please email Emma.
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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.
Join us for any or all of the Parkinson's 101 sessions!
Exercise For Parkinson's: Today, June 15 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Click here for more information on each session.
For more information, please email Emma or call (303) 830-1839. |
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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 Emma.
To access a full list of exercise classes, please visit our website.
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Join us for the 22nd Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR) and the Colorado Parkinson’s community. PAR provides an abundance of services to the community, including over 63 weekly exercise classes, a variety of educational seminars and 52 monthly support groups.
Event Details:
Monday, July 12
Valley Country Club, Aurora
9:00am | Registration & Breakfast
10:00am | Shotgun Start
2:30pm | Happy Hour Reception & Awards
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please email Seth. |
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Our Patient & Family Services Director, Cari Friedman is leading a monthly support group for Care Partners.
This month's guest speaker is Rachel Johnson, Speech Therapist. She will be discussing how to carry on a meaningful conversation with your spouse.
The group meets every month on the third Tuesday at 2:00pm.
The next meeting is Today from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
Meeting ID: 969 3503 2229
Passcode: 916562
Click here for Zoom link and if you have any questions, please email Cari. |
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Meet Our New Program Coordinator Emma Sears |
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"I have been working in Public Health in Fort Collins, and I am excited to join the PAR team for multiple reasons including the amazing community that I have and will continue to meet, helping to create educational opportunities, and being a supportive member for all. I look forward to meeting you all whether that be in a support group, sweating in an exercise class, or at one of the PAR Events."
You can reach Emma by email, or by calling our office, (303) 830-1839.
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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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