Gadgets and Gizmos: Vancouver

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Join Megan Shah, OTR/L for an interactive and engaging discussion about what OTs do, how they help their clients, and explore the many gizmos and gadgets they use to help people achieve their goals. You will discover that there is much more to working with an OT than just the activities of daily living!

Megan will also explain how to set specific, achievable, goals and what to expect when working with an Occupational Therapist. Attendees will have the opportunity to try some devices and have an open conversation with Megan about the tools that could work for them.

Thank you to Boomerang Therapy Works for hosting this free event. Registration is required.

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Communication & Swallowing: Beaverton

Come to this informative education event where Speech-language pathologist Wes Smith, MA CCC-SP will discuss how Parkinson’s disease can affect communication and swallowing, as well as share the proactive steps you can take to manage these issues and live well with Parkinson’s.

This in-person talk will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, at 3:00 p.m. at PRO’s main office in Beaverton

Registration is free, but required.

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Lift Program for Family Caregivers: Albany

Lift Program for Family Caregivers

During this hour and a half program, physical therapist, Emily Atonishen, will lead you through the proper and safe techniques to transfer your loved one who has mobility issues due to Parkinson’s disease. This program is intended for family care partners only.

There will be 5 interactive stations with each caregiver participating, rotating to each station and practicing with other caregivers. You will also learn when it is necessary to seek help. If you have physical limitations, please let the instructors know before class.

Class size is limited to 10. If you registered and then are unable to attend this workshop, please call our office as soon as possible so we are able to allow others to participate in your place 800-426-6806.

This program is supported by funding through from TMS.

Special thanks for Mennonite Village for sending participants home with dinner for two!

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Donations Welcome

McMinnville Movement Class: PRO sponsored in-person

These classes are designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s Disease. The main focus is on mobility and safety, with movements that improve strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility. Classes are designed to accommodate varying degrees of ability and limitations. Movements include gentle stretching, both seated and standing exercises, and hand-eye coordination.

Class is light-hearted, friendly environment of camaraderie where all are welcome with open arms! We share moments in life that bring a smile and a laugh! Professional instruction is provided by long time local fitness trainer Bill Wilson, BA, CPT-CSCS(ret) who brings may years of expertise working with neurological challenges

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Instructor: Bill Wilson

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Walking, Balance, and Parkinson’s: Beaverton

Martina Mancini, PhD and Carla da Silva Batista, PhD discuss how Parkinson’s affects walking and balance and ways to slow this progression.

Are you noticing changes in the way you walk or finding your balance isn’t quite what it used to be? As Parkinson’’s progresses, these types of changes in gait and balance are not uncommon.

Come to this informative in-person presentation by Dr. Martina Mancini and Dr. Carla da Silva Batista from the OHSU Balance Disorders Laboratory. They will discuss the changes one may experience, as well as covering what interventions you can incorporate into your daily routine to help address them.

Martina and Carla will also share information about the exciting research that is happening at the Gait and Balance Lab and how you can possibly be involved.

This event is presented in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University

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When Levodopa Is No Longer Consistent: Hybrid

Join us in-person or online for a conversation with Dr. Zoltan Mari, MD. If you live in the Portland metro area, we strongly encourage you to attend in person!

In this talk presented by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, one of PRO’s Annual Sponsors, Dr. Mari, will discuss Parkinson’s and Off periods and the role the medication Apokyn can play in addressing these episodes. Apokyn is different than other Parkinson’s medications in that it bypasses the GI tract. Because it uses a different route of administration, it is readily available in the brain to end off time and let you return to activity.

Dr. Mari is an expert in Parkinson’s Disease. Currently, he is the Ruvo Family Chair and Director for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder at the Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas NV. Dr. Mari has previously served as full time faculty at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Mari has been a part of dozens of clinical studies.

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This is an independent event, unaffiliated with Parkinson’s Resources and is not an endorsement or recommendation by PRO of a specific therapy or treatment modality. Supernus is a proud partner of Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon. This program is offered as a paid consideration.

Understanding OFF Episodes: Eugene

Plan to attend this in-person event at Eugene’s Hilyard Community Center. In this talk presented by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, one of PRO’s Annual Sponsors, Dr. Pinky Agarwal, MD will explore the impact of OFF episodes and dyskinesia on daily living, as well as explain treatment options including Gocovri. There will be time for questions at the end.

Dr. Agarwal is a Neurology Specialist with over 24 years of experience in the medical field. She currently practices at Evergreen Health Medical Center in Kirkland Washington.

Libby Kennard, Program Lead with Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon will also be in attendance.

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This is an independent event, unaffiliated with Parkinson’s Resources and is not an endorsement or recommendation by PRO of a specific therapy or treatment modality. Supernus is a proud partner of Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon. This program is offered as a paid consideration.

Mental Health for Caregivers: Hybrid

Join us in-person or online for a conversation with Joan Laguzza, MSW, LCSW. If you live in the Portland metro area, we strongly encourage you to attend in person!

In this talk, Joan will discuss how to take care of your mental health if you are a family caregiver to someone with Parkinson’s. Joan will share information about how to foster awareness of your mental health, how to understand what to do if you think you need help, and when/if to share emotional challenges with the person receiving care.

This talk will last about an hour, with an additional 15 minutes for questions.

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Preparing for the Unexpected: Vancouver

Illness, family obligations, and medical needs can all come unexpectedly for any of us, and for those of us in crucial roles as caregivers (for ourselves or others), it is important to plan ahead.

We will assist participants as they identify steps to take to get prepared, including rallying support and identifying roles ahead of time for family and friends, finding care resources, and gathering and organizing crucial information. By taking steps to prepare and communicate with your larger network, we hope to lessen the stress of “what will happen if I can’t be there?” and “What will happen if I need help?”

This event will be in person and a packet of information will be provided at the event.

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This event is free, registration required

Rock Steady Boxing: Pendleton

Rock Steady Boxing is a health and wellness program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease, a neurological condition that affects balance, strength, walking, and especially confidence. It is based on a foundation of non-contact boxing, and itis very effective for improving all of the symptoms that people with PD typically experience.  There are four stations in this class that work on balance, strength, boxing and walking to fight against Parkinson’s disease.

Modification for all levels. High intense workouts require primary care medical sign off.-

Instructed by Michelle Parker & Erika Simburger. For information or to register call, 801-403-4254

RAC Fitness pass or $40/month fee-