Our schedule for October 3rd was Thursday afternoons, 12:15-2:30 p.m. on Apodaca courts 3 & 4. It was too hot. we will return to a 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. schedule for the rest of October. In November, we plan to move to the 12:15 – 2:30 schedule.
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
July’s guest speaker, Paul Ford, NREMTP, the Mobile Integrated Heathcare Coordinator for the Las Cruces Fire Department sent us a copy of his presentation, Mobile Integrated Healthcare: Furthering the Mission.
As noted before, Paul specializes in working with at-risk populations who call 911 frequently due to unmet health and wellness needs and are affected by the unique conditions surrounding the elderly, mental health, homelessness, and substance abuse. The presentaion details how te mission of the Fire Department has changed to include the huge growth in these types of calls.
Our Parkinson’s Exercise Class, led by Medical Exercise Specialist, Carol Witham, is cancelled Monday September 2nd, due to Labor Day activities. Classes willl resume on Wednesday September 4 at 10 a.m. as usual.
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
Our Parkinson’s Exercise Class, led by Medical Exercise Specialist, Carol Witham, is cancelled Monday August 12 and Wednesday August 14, so Carol can take a well-deserved vacation. Classes willl resume session on Monday August 19 at 10 a.m. as usual.
Ken Posey, Coordinator of the Parkinson’s Westside Support Team, has invited us to join his group on August 7 at 3:00 pm via ZOOM. The link is below.
The Link: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting us02web.zoom.us
John Cullen and his business partner, Ivan, will hold an interview style meeting where John will be answering Parkinson’s related questions about his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s.
As you may recall, we have watched John’s documentary film “It’s Just Parkinson’s” and some of us have read his book “Unbreakable Surviving Adversity.”
John has invited us to send questions in advance so he can give the best answer. His email is ijporder@gmail.com.
For those who wish to attend the El Paso Parkinson’s Group meeting in person, the meeting location is the Queen of Peace Catholic Church 1551 Belveder El Paso, TX.
There will be finger foods and refreshments for everyone! Look forward to seeing everyone!
Guest speaker Paul Ford, NREMTP, the Mobile Integrated Heathcare Coordinator for the Las Cruces Fire Department, discussed the unique program he oversees. The MIH program helps people access and navigate the health care system through home and community visits, needs assesment, transportation, resolving home/ environmental safefty issues and other needs related to the social determinants of health.
Paul specializes in working with at-risk populations who call 911 frequently due to unmet health and wellness needs and are affected by the unique conditions surrounding the elderly, mental health, homelessness, and substance abuse.
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
Pickleball Practice is CANCELLED on the 4th of July. We are trying to reserve 2 courts (7 & 8) at Apodaca park for 8am-10am for the 11th of July, and for the rest of July and August. Check back for updates.
