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Get inspired and gain practical tips for staying active, adapting to Parkinson’s, and pursuing adventures and goals that matter to you.

What does adventure look like after a Parkinson’s diagnosis? For Troy Reinhart, it has included traveling to Everest Base Camp and summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. But you don’t have to be climbing a mountain to have your own adventure. Maybe there’s a trip you’d like to take, an activity you want to get back to, or something new you’ve been curious to try.

Join Troy as he shares what he’s learned from traveling and taking on some incredible adventures while living with Parkinson’s. Carol-Ann Nelson, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS with Destination Rehab, will bring a physical therapist’s perspective to the conversation, with practical tips for preparing for travel and activity, planning around changes in medications or mobility, and staying active safely while still working toward personal goals.

Whether your next adventure is a trip around the world, a walk around the block, or something in between, you’ll leave with inspiration from Troy’s story and practical ideas to help you keep moving toward what matters to you.

If living at home is no longer feasible, you face decision after decision. Let’s help explain the options and understand your rights.

Debbie Boures, Deputy State Long-Term Care Ombudsman with Oregon Long Term Care Ombudsman program, will talk about options that are available for care when living at home is no longer an option.

How do you decide which type of facility best suits your needs? If care needs change will the facility be able to accommodate you? Where can you find information on the regulatory history of a facility?

She will discuss ways to make the transition go more smoothly. What questions should you ask when touring a facility? There are many! The role of the volunteer Ombudsman is an important one. You will learn when to utilize their support and learn what rights residents have in assisted living and nursing home care. We will discuss what types of things an Ombudsman can assist you with.

If you work directly with people with Parkinson’s, this training covers the best practices to elevate the quality of care and improve lives.

This training is designed to provide any professional working with people with Parkinson’s disease a solid foundation about best practices in managing it. Staff in long term care settings, rehab, adult foster care, and in-home care will gain crucial knowledge that is easily understood and applied in everyday situations.

This class will meet on Zoom on Thursdays from 3 – 4:00 for 5 weeks. Affordable at $25 for the whole series or $10 per class. It is more than the 5 hours of live instruction. The class includes a digital workbook companion containing additional resources not covered in the course. There are video and article links to prepare you with more background prior to each session.