World Parkinson Congress – Comparing forward and backward walking speeds
Delanee Schwartz thesis project presented at World Parkinson Congress 2019 “Comparing forward and backward walking speeds with age and disease severity in persons with Parkinson disease.” Credits: Becky Farley, PT, MS, PhD; Delanee Schwartz BS; Valerie Carter, DPT; Tarang Jain, PT, PhD Parkinson Wellness Recovery, Tucson, Arizona; Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona Delanee…
Read MoreDiet and Pesticides – Interesting Reading from Dr. Becky Farley
AMAZING! Dr. Greger does it again. A wonderful example of how diet can be protective against pesticides that may cause DNA mutations that trigger PD and other diseases. The flavonoid phytonutrients in berries appear to interfering with the build up and clumping of the alpha-synuclein protein that leads to cell death. If you read or watch…
Read MoreNavigating the Storm – Caregiver Tools – Wellness Series – June 2019
Navigating the Storm – Tools for Caregivers June 20th, 2019 4:00 – 5:30PM Join us and registered nurse,Tani Bahti, as we explore the common challenges faced by care partners for those with progressive illnesses. She will empower individuals with the tools needed to overcome these challenges and provide effective methods of asking for help. Issues…
Read MorePWR! Presentation in Tucson May 7th, 2019 – free open to the public
Taken from the American Parkinson Disease Association Email: Community Announcement for Tucson Monthly Parkinson’s Disease Education Series Tuesday, May 7, 2019 2:00 to 3:30 pm Topic: Exercise and Physical Therapy Speaker: Nancy Nelson Nancy Nelson manages the PWR!Gym in Tucson. PWR stands for Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and fitness…
Read MorePWR! Wellness Series: Music Therapy
Music Therapy for PD May 16, 2019 4:00-5:30PM Participating in musical activities is not only enjoyable, but music transcends all ages, cultures and abilities. Research has shown that music affects many areas of the human brain (motor, language and cognitive function) by activating multiple neuro-pathways. Join board-certified music therapist, Sarah Laing, as she discusses and…
Read MoreAlpha Epsilon Delta Dodgeball Tournament Benefitting PWR!
Let us tell you about a wonderful community event benefitting PWR! In our lead up to National Parkinson Month, the PWR! staff was delighted to participate in a dodgeball tournament hosted by Alpha Epsilon Delta at the University of Arizona. AED is the university’s National Health Pre-Professional Honor Society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition…
Read MoreSpring 2019 Intern Perspectives on being at PWR!
The PWR! Gym has been very fortunate to have a relationship with the School of Public Health at the University of Arizona. They have provided us with some amazing interns that have been assets to have at our organization. During the Spring Semester we were very lucky to have 3 Public Health Interns, 2 from…
Read MoreFrom Dr. Becky Farley
Proper Nutrition May Prevent More Severe Motor Problems in Parkinson’s, Study Suggests “A team of international researchers explored the link between Parkinson’s severity and obesity, focusing on whether excess fat was deposited at the hip and thigh areas (gynoid), or at the abdominal region (android). The investigators also assessed if nutritional status might alter the…
Read MorePWR! Retreat
Our educational speakers are confirmed and we have new and exciting content for all to enjoy. Take a moment to look at the speakers for the PWR! Retreat May 26th – June 1st, 2019. Visit the speaker list here. We are so excited and registration is about to close! Come and enjoy meeting new friends…
Read MoreApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month We support the community impacted by Parkinson’s every way we can. Working hands-on with people with Parkinson’s, providing a strong support system for care partners, and sharing information and research through our educational Community Talks and Wellness Series around the country are a few of the ways we make a…
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