Fall Fundraiser

Announcement

We have selected our fundraiser quilt, “Butterflies,” and it is beautiful. The quilt will be on display at our meeting along with tickets for sale, There are 4 prizes this year! The 86”x 88” quilt, a pet portrait by Carol A. Witham, a watercolor painting by Diane Giever and a $50 gift certificate for Rock Steady Boxing.

July Meeting notes

Meeting notes

We had two very intersting speakers this month. Jana G. Williams MD, owner of Full Bloom Pediatrics and Thrive MD LC., spoke about the community of Dwell Yoga and the benefits of yoga for Parkinson’s Disease. She demonstrated how to use yoga fascia balls for targeted, therapeutic pressure that helps create more tissue mobility.

From Dr. Williams: Yoga for Parkinson’s YouTube sites (Go to YOUTUBE) The Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s,  Parkinson’s Foundation – Fitness Fridays, Outpace Parkinson’s

Our second speaker was Lindsey Lemieux, owner of Sonoma Stretch, who discussed how Fascial Stretch Therapy (an assisted stretch technique) helps with Parkinson’s and gave a demonstration on how it works. For more information see https://www.sonomastretch.com/

June Meeting notes

Meeting notes

We had several excellent speakers Tuesday.

Richard Havey, Dance Instructor discussed free dance lessons and led a 20 minute exercise demonstration of gigong – he teaches a free 45 minute class at the Munson Center Wednesdays at 1:30. He also talked about starting a new group–Drumming for Parkinson’s.

Marlene Schauer, trainer for our Rock Steady Boxing group, discussed her background (she’s a physical trainer, body builder and has a Black belt in Karate!) and what is happening at the Dona Ana Boxing Club. We’re all invited to observe a lesson – lessons are Monday and Friday at 11am, open practice on Wednesday.

Audrey Valdez, Julie Stanton and Haili Emereson from Ambercare spoke to us about Hospice. That it is covered by Medicare part A. They also spoke about New Mexico Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST). The NM MOST form is a legal document that goes into effect only if you become incapacitated and are unable to speak for yourself. It helps others know what type of medical care you want.

Ambercare, Las Cruces
3870 Foothills Rd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011-4631
Personal Care Services: 575.523.8885
Home Health: 575.652.5766
Hospice: 575.556.8409

Free Medical Equipment

Announcement

The H.E.L.P (Handicap Equipment Loan Program) lends durable medical equipment (DME) to those in need – FREE OF CHARGE!!   is for anyone in the greater Las Cruces area.

H.E.L.P is brought to you by the Masons of Jornada Masonic Lodge #70 (1200 W University).

All that is asked is that you check out the equipment, take care of it and return it whenever it’s no longer needed. They would rather see the H.E.L.P storage facility empty than full.

H.E.L.P needs donations as well.  If you have any durable medical equipment in good/new condition that’s not being in used, please let them know, thanks!

To check out or donate durable medical equipment (DME) contact Jornada Masonic Lodge #70 at 575-523-5556. 

Notes from April 18 meeting

Meeting notes

What a great meeting we had today! Jo Bidwell never disappoints us.  She spoke about Parkinson’s, the upcoming symposium in Lubbock and answered lots of questions.

Sarah has mentioned the Stronger Memory Workbook several times so here is the info. If you go to this link you can download the workbook.   StrongerMemory | Powered by Goodwin Living Foundation  https://goodwinliving.org/stronger-memory/packets/

Below is the flyer for the Southwest Parkinson’s Society symposium on May 5th. Several of our group will attend. It’s free. If you are going, Register as soon as possible and make your hotel reservation at the same time.

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