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.
The alternative approaches group meets every other month on the 2nd Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom. This group is open to people with Parkinson’s as well as care partners. It is a place to learn, share, and connect about different approaches to PD.
If you would like to join the group, please reach out to Tasha, the facilitator, before your first meeting at 503.788.2333
Are you considering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and would like to hear more about it? Have you had DBS and would like to share your experience with others? Register for our quarterly Zoom DBS Conversations!
If you already registered for the 1st, 2nd or 3rd quarter DBS Conversations, you do not need to reregister.
For those who are registering for the 1st time, you will have access to this session and following session on:
We welcome people with Parkinson’s as well as care partners to join the conversation. This group will be casual in nature with opportunities to hear real experiences of people with Parkinson’s who have had DBS. There will be time to share and engage.
Please join Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon for an afternoon 2-part series workshop (on 8/9 and 8/16) 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.
Presented by: Mike Mulligan, Community Health Education Coordinator, Melissa Greer, Programs Director, and Jess Joseph, Program Coordinator
Are you considering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and would like to hear more about it? Have you had DBS and would like to share your experience with others? Register for our quarterly Zoom DBS Conversations!
If you already registered for the 1st or 2nd quarter DBS Conversations, you do not need to reregister.
For those who are registering for the 1st time, you will have access to this session and following session on:
We welcome people with Parkinson’s as well as care partners to join the conversation. This group will be casual in nature with opportunities to hear real experiences of people with Parkinson’s who have had DBS. There will be time to share and engage.
As Parkinson’s disease progresses, issues with timing and managing medications can become a challenge as more pills are added and fluctuations in on/off increase. DUOPA (carbidopa and levodopa) enteral suspension is a prescription medicine used for treatment of advanced Parkinson’s disease. DUOPA contains two medicines: carbidopa and levodopa.
In this presentation, Michael Vitti, Account Executive with Abbvie, will talk about PD with a focus on the changes that may occur in the gut as the disease progresses. He will describe what Duopa therapy is, how it works, who is a good candidate, information on the safety of this treatment, and what kind of resources Abbvie offers to make this a successful decision for you. Michael will also address the question of insurance coverage and discuss how Duopa therapy can be incorporated it into your life.
Maximize your learning and opportunity to have your questions answered by joining us live in person! Virtual registration is also an option. Please choose if you will be in-person or online when registering.
Who should attend?
PwP and family carepartners who want to stay current on options
PwP and family carepartners who have been recommended for the procedure
PwP and family carepartners who are noticing changes in symptom control
PRO does not endorse or recommend specific therapies and encourages you to work closely with your physician for the approach that is right for you.
This is an independent event with content provided by Abbvie Pharmaceuticals, and is not an endorsement or recommendation by PRO of a specific therapy or treatment modality. Abbvie Pharmaceuticals is a proud partner of Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon.
Numerous studies reveal the benefits of the practice, including reductions in symptoms related to anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain and more. Recent studies now specifically addressing the benefits of mindfulness for Parkinson’s Disease confirm promising results.
In partnership with Washington County This MINDFUL MEDITATION CLASS is about befriending the mind so that we can to the best of our ability work with the stressors in our life. Using the breath as our guide allows us to discover our innate capacities of compassion and wisdom to work with our lives.
Carepartners welcome to attend!
Note: After registering, you will receive a Zoom (video conference system) invite to your email that will allow you to connect every week. That email has a tutorial on how to use Zoom.
Instructed by:
Martha McJacobs has been a mindful practitioner and teacher for over 40 years. Her passion is to help people experience life in the present moment with courage and kindness.
We work Parkinson’s specific exercises for flexibility and strength to build intensity and then move into boxing combinations and footwork (without boxing bags) as we work to build your intensity to get a good workout. This is a workout that can be done standing or from a chair. We work on cognition, balance, strength, agility, flexibility and we have FUN!
This class is best for individuals that are able to work and move independently although it can be modified for those that need to sit. Contact Lori to try a class and see if it works for you.
Instructor: Lori Havas
Class fee: $45
Life with Parkinson’s can involve many transitions. One of the biggest is knowing when it is time to make a change in the setting where you will live. Another is deciding when one should engage an outside private caregiver organization to provide assistance.
Our guest speakers are experts in answering these two questions.
Julie will share what the main alternative living settings are, what are the key indicators to look for in deciding to move to a higher level of care, what questions should you ask and what should you look for when visiting prospective communities, and what are the most important factors to consider when choosing a new home.,
Heidi will share valuable information about the different levels of home caregiver providers that are available, and the types of services they can and cannot provide. She will cover what you may anticipate for costs, what the process is to arrange for services, and what types of questions you should ask to make sure you are hiring the most appropriate provider for your needs,
Ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief may be unfamiliar terms, but they are not necessarily unfamiliar concepts for those with Parkinson’s, MSA, PSP, care partners, and friends. This one-hour fifteen minute presentation by Anne Richardson aims to help people understand these concepts more deeply and provide tools to cope with loss and grief.
Grief is an emotional response to loss. People may grieve changes in ability, changes in relationships as disease progresses, or life prior to a diagnosis. Grief is a natural emotion, but it can be overwhelming at times.
Ambiguous loss is an unclear loss that may continue without resolution or closure. Sometimes a person can’t quite put a finger on what they have lost, but the feeling of loss and sadness is present. Learning how to process grief and loss or live alongside grief and loss can be a powerful tool for people living with and affected by PD.
This program is offered in a hybrid format. You can attend in person at Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, Beaverton Office or online via Zoom.
Free