MIME OVER MATTER!
PD Tricks from the World of Mime and Circus
March 21, 2019
4:00-5:30PM
Come explore basic mime techniques—visualization, articulation of gesture, creative use of imagery and space— with mime, Rob Mermin, as a method for coping with PD movement limitations in daily activity. Rob founded the award-winning Circus Smirkus and Parkinson’s Performance Troupe. His tactics use fun, circus games, and props to improve coordination, postural awareness, and development of reflexes. Come join the fun!
How Speech Therapy Can Help
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Come engage with speech-pathology experts, Dori and Natalie, to learn more about the neurophysiological changes associated with Parkinson Disease. Discover the role of speech pathology in the treatment of voice, speech, and swallowing problems most frequently experienced with PD. High quality speech pathology resources in Tucson will also be provided. You won’t want to miss this! |
Wellness Series are scheduled for the third Thursday of the month and are open to the public. Please share or invite with anyone in the community who may be interested or benefit from attending. Please RSVP at 520-591-5346
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We apologize, but this month’s Wellness Series is canceled due to illness of the presenter. We wish Rob a speedy recovery and look forward to having him present at a future date!
MIME OVER MATTER!
PD Tricks from the World of Mime and Circus
November 15, 2018
4:00-5:30PM
Come explore basic mime techniques—visualization, articulation of gesture, creative use of imagery and space— with mime, Rob Mermin, as a method for coping with PD movement limitations in daily activity. Rob founded the award-winning Circus Smirkus and Parkinson’s Performance Troupe. His tactics use fun, circus games, and props to improve coordination, postural awareness, and development of reflexes. Come join the fun!
We’re in this Together: Building PWR!ful Relationships
October 18, 2018
4:00-5:30PM
The significance of social connections for our overall health cannot be overstated, especially as depression and anxiety are widespread among people with Parkinson disease. We are truly “wired to connect.” Come meet a new member of the PWR!Gym community, Brian McElwain, and join our conversation as we endeavor to build a stronger, more resilient PWR!
Do you have a Parkinson’s specific topic that you would like to learn more about?
Let us know, we will consider it for future wellness presentations!
Documents & Handouts from Series
Please note that some of the wellness series do not have materials available to download. The handout availability depends on the topic and permissions of presenter. Thank you!
Hot Topics in Research, February 15th, 2018
Drs. Becky Farley and Nate McMullen
Speech, Swallowing and Cognition in Parkinson, September 21st, 2017
Janet Hawley, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist, University of Arizona professor
Medical Marijuana and Followup, August and October, 2017
Kathy Inman and Adriana Tysenn
Followup by Dr. Becky Farley
- Cannabis Legalization and the Intended Consequences
- Understanding Cannabis 2017
- For information on methods of consumption please visit SVMMJCC.COM
- We thank Dr. Benzi Kluger for allowing us to present his video at our followup discussion. https://vimeo.com/221356207
Pelvic Floor Exercises July 2017
Presented by Diana Fasset of Success Physical Therapy LLC
The Importance of Getting a Good Nights Sleep, Thurs, March 16, 2017
Nancy Nelson
- New York Times, Getting Older, Sleeping Less, Jane E. Brody. 1/2017
- Suggested Reading: OPTIMAL HEALTH WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE –MONIQUE L. GIROUX, MD, Therapies for Non-Motor Symptoms, Chapter: SLEEP PROBLEMS page 249
- Suggested Assessments: SCOPA - Scale for Sleep
Nutrition and PD Symptoms, Tuesday, November 1st, 2016
Vanessa Leschak
Optimizing your Medications, Tuesday, October 4th
Becky Farley, PT, MS, PHD