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.
John Cullen on Zoom
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!
July’s speaker, Paul Ford
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.
July 16 meeting and Newsletter
Meeting announcement, upcoming programs, resources and reminders.
Pickleball in July
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.
La Casa tournament results
From La Casa: Congratulations, and thank you to everyone who participated in our first annual pickleball tournament! We would like to give a special shout-out to our Top Players who won 5 or more games throughout our tournament!
Pickleball Pictures
A number of our Pickleball players participated in the Peace, Love, and Pickleball tournament to benefit La Casa, Jun 22 at Meerscheidt Recreation Center. Below are a few picures:
June presentation notes
An excellent preentation Tuesday from Davena Norris, Pharmacist at Memorial Medical Center, She discussed the medications prescribed for Parkinson’s and contraindications. Of special interest to me was the article she referenced, High-intensity Exercise Can Reverse Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s Disease. Previously, two well-designed clinical trials have shown that engaging in high-intensity exercise—in which participants reach around 80% to 85% of their age-appropriate maximum heart rate—three times a week for six months is correlated with less severe motor symptoms. The Yale study saw an increase in the DAT and neuromelanin signals after a six-month high-intensity exercise program.
Medication Considerations in Parkinson’s by Davena Norris, Pharm.D., PhC, BCPS, DipACLM
June 18, 2024: https://www.pdsgsnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Medication-Considerations-in-Parkinsons-Norris-6-2024.pdf
Wednesday June 19 cancellation for Carol’s class
Our Parkinson’s Exercise Class, led by Medical Exercise Specialist, Carol Witham, is cancelled Wednesday June 19 due to the facility ‘s need for the space that day. We will have a regular class session on Monday June 24 at 10 a.m. as usual.
Pickleball June 6 – 28
During June, we will have pickleball instruction and practice at Apodaca Park on Thursday mornings from 8AM to 10 AM (Meerscheidt is unavailable due to kids’ summer programs). Bring a hat or sun visor, and water! Check back for updates!
