Vancouver: Lift Program for Family Caregivers

Lift Program for Family Caregivers

During this hour and a half program, a physical therapist 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 1) Sit to stand 2) Transfer in and out of bed 3) Transfer in the bathroom 4) Transfers in and out of the car 5) Lastly, how to get up off the floor. Each caregiver will participate, rotating to each station and practicing with other caregivers. You will also learn when it is necessary to seek help.

Led by Emily Kaemmerlen, DPT

If you have physical limitation, please let the instructors know before class. If you register and then are unable to attend, please call our office as soon as possible so we are able to allow others to participate in your place 800-426-6806. We anticipate this being an ongoing workshop so there will be other opportunities.

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Donations Welcome

Milwaukie General Interest Support Group

This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Rose Villa Senior Living Retirement Community. The group is open to people with Parkinson’s, care partners, friends, and family. Before attending, please contact MaryHelen at 503.652.3044

 

Life Beyond the Pills: Innovations in Treatment and Self-Care

Join us in Portland for an engaging afternoon as we explore the novel self-care strategy of improvisation and learn the latest about non-pill treatment options from our expert presenters. See the event page at pro.eventbrite.com for the full agenda, speakers, and more information about the event.

$10 Registration Required, lunch included. Scholarships available and easy to attain- just call our office! 800-426-6806.

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Parkinson’s & Your Family: The role of Genetics in the Disease (Beaverton)

In this informative in-person discussion led by neurogenetics researcher Dr. Ignacio Mata,PhD, we will explore the latest updates about genetics and its relationship with Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Mata will also share information about the impact research has on our understanding Parkinson’s, how it informs the efforts to develop new treatment options ,and why it is important to participate in research studies. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. for this event.

Dr. Mata is currently Associate Staff at the Genomic Medicine Institute (GMI) at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) and Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University (CCLCM-CWRU). Previously to his position at the GMI he was at the VA Puget Sound/UW for 12 years. He has worked in the field of Parkinson’s disease (PD) genetics for more than 20 years.

A significant focus of Dr. Mata’s research has been performing genetic studies in non-European populations, especially those with a minority ethnic background such as Latinos. For this Dr. Mata created and coordinates the Latin American Research consortium on the Genetics of PD (LARGE-PD), a collaboration of more than 40 institutions in 14 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, trying to identify the genetic risk factors associated to PD in these populations. His work has been internationally recognized and he leads the Underrepresented Populations Working group in the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (ASAP-GP2), a world-wide initiative to further understand the genetic architecture of PD in all populations.

Free Event, Registration Required

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Pickleball for Parkinson’s People

On going Pickleball play for PD people who have completed initial instructional class. Session will include regular doubles games in a Round Robin format as well as some drills for advancing skills. Pickleball involves movement, balance, eye-hand coordination, reaction speed, memory as well as providing positive social interactions. Call RECS to register (503) 655-7529

Instructor: John McNeur – volunteer organizer

Membership fee based or $9 per session if not a RECS member

Intro to Pickleball for Parkinson’s People

This session covers basics in mechanics and shots necessary to enjoy playing Pickleball. Pickleball involves movement, balance, eye-hand coordination, reaction speed, memory as well as providing positive social interactions. Caregivers are welcome to join as well. Call RECS to register (503) 655-7529

Instructor: Steve Taranto

$20 per class

Sherwood General Interest Support Group

This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at The Springs Living at Sherwood. The group is open to people with Parkinson’s, care partners, friends, and family. Before attending, please contact Dillon at 503.625.9481.

 

Benefit Bash for PRO with The Bitchins

Don’t miss the fun. This is an annual show benefiting Parkinson’s Resources. New larger venue so everyone can enjoy these talented musicians.

This is a ticketed event and all proceeds go directly to PRO and stay in our local communities to provide services at no cost to those affected by Parkinson’s

  • Live music from The Bitchins
  • Full bar and light food available for purchase.
  • Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door

Purchase Tickets Here to Support PRO!