Sleep Challenges In Parkinson’s: Virtual

Experiencing issues with sleep is often a concern for those with Parkinson’s. In this round table event, Dr. Hiller will present an overview of normal sleep and wake cycles as well as many of the common sleep issues seen in Parkinson’s disease. These will include urinary issues in sleep, acting out of dreams, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and day time sleepiness. She will also review ways to approach many of these sleep issues.

We will also be joined by Terry Smith from Eugene. Terry has PD and has been diving deep into various interventions for sleep problems. His journey may be helpful to others as we know that just as symptoms vary so much in PD, the treatment that works for one person may not work for another person. Our hope in offering this panel format is to foster a rich discussion about this issue that impacts so many people with PD.

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

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Fall Breathing Yoga: Online

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Pranayama yoga is the practice of breath control and synchronizing breath with movement which can help energize the body and mind, improve alertness and concentration, reduce stress. This practice may benefit those with tremor, improve memory and cognitive functions, help with sleeping disorders, provide mental-emotional stability and build confidence and improve quality of life.

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Online Chair Based Movement, Mondays

Join Laura Lou for virtual chair classes on zoom. Classes are Mondays 11am to Noon, sessions typically run 12-13weeks.

Register at www.pro.eventbrite.com or call 800.426.6806

This exercise program is based on the John Argue book “Parkinson’s Disease & the Art of Moving” to: increase flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination, improve communication, voice power and speech clarity. Drawing from yoga, tai chi, free-dancing and laughter yoga, this seated exercise program focuses on doing movements with ease, moving intentionally and slow completion of movements one at a time. It is great for those concerned with balance, needing the support of a chair, or simply hoping to add to an existing exercise program.

Always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.

This class, and all programs at PRO, is offered with an option for scholarship registration. Similar classes in the community have registration fees of $8 – $15/session. If you are able, please consider a full or partial fee registration to help offset our related program expenses. (All contributions help)

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Online Chair Movement Class, Fridays

This exercise program is based on the John Argue book “Parkinson’s Disease & the Art of Moving” to: increase flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination, improve communication, voice power and speech clarity. Drawing from yoga, tai chi, free-dancing and laughter yoga, this seated exercise program focuses on doing movements with ease, moving intentionally and slow completion of movements one at a time. It is great for those concerned with balance, needing the support of a chair, or simply hoping to add to an existing exercise program.

Always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.

This class, and all programs at PRO, is offered with an option for scholarship registration. Similar classes in the community have registration fees of $8 – $15/session. If you are able, please consider a full or partial fee registration to help offset our related program expenses. (All contributions help)

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy

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Online Chair Movement Class, Wednesdays

This exercise program is based on the John Argue book “Parkinson’s Disease & the Art of Moving” to: increase flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination, improve communication, voice power and speech clarity. Drawing from yoga, tai chi, free-dancing and laughter yoga, this seated exercise program focuses on doing movements with ease, moving intentionally and slow completion of movements one at a time. It is great for those concerned with balance, needing the support of a chair, or simply hoping to add to an existing exercise program.

Always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.

This class, and all programs at PRO, is offered with an option for scholarship registration. Similar classes in the community have registration fees of $8 – $15/session. If you are able, please consider a full or partial fee registration to help offset our related program expenses. (All contributions help)

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy

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PD 101 w/Dr. Batya: Virtual

Rare SATURDAY Opportunity!

Are you concerned about yourself or a loved one? Have you recently been diagnosed? This program may help you understand what Parkinson’s is and is not and why it is difficult to diagnose.

Our presenter, Sara Batya, MD, is a board certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders, which include Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor, Huntington Disease, Dystonia, tremor, tics, and Restless Leg Syndrome. She is a specialist in the management of deep brain stimulation and the non-surgical care of the complex and multifaceted aspects of these diseases.

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Advanced Stage Family Caregiver Workshop

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The advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease may last anywhere from several months to several years. Intensive, around-the-clock assistance is usually required. In the advanced stages of PD families are called upon to make difficult decisions about their loved one’s care. Even with the understanding that Parkinson’s disease is progressive, it is hard to be prepared. This education workshop will prepare family members and caregivers to approach the advanced stages of the disease with more confidence. Recognizing every family situation is unique, the program will educate caregivers about the issues and decisions impacting quality of life.

This is a two part workshop. September 9th and 16th. This workshop has limited space, so we kindly ask if you are registering that you plan to attend both days of the workshop. See agenda and faculty:

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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.

Living Well w/Parkinson’s, Virtual

Please join Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon for an afternoon 2-part series workshop (on 8/19 and 8/26) focused on lifestyle strategies to live your best life. Between visits to the doctor, your daily choices can help you manage symptoms. We will discuss the evidence behind recommendations about exercise, nutrition, provide strategies to manage healthcare information (including creating a healthcare notebook), building your care team, and discuss available resources.

This educational program is for those living with PD, their families, and care givers.

Whether you are new to PD or you have been living with it for many years, there will be something of interest to everyone -along with opportunities to ask questions.

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Presented by: Mike Mulligan, Community Health Education Coordinator, Nancy Barlow, Wellness Coordinator, and Jess Joseph, Program Coordinator

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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