John Cullen’s new book, Unbreakable: Surviving Adversity, will be out soon. I’ll link it when we have the information.
Meanwhile, his documentary “It’s Just Parkinson’s” is now available for public viewing.
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/itsjustparkinsons
IT’S JUST PARKINSON’S is an inspiring and emotional look at one man’s journey to live life to the fullest while living with a disease that has no cure.
Our fall symposium Learn. Live. Connect. was a great sucess! Thanks to the PDM Alliance for bringing experts in the movement disorder world.
The PDM Alliance has more programs and events available for us online.
On September 7, we will meet at 1:30- 2:30 due to the symposium.
Guest speaker, Alan D. Gluth of Gluth Law, specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Guardianship Law, spoke to us about the importance of estate planning. In particular, he stressed the importance of having a will even if you do not have a substatial estate, an Advanced Health Care Directive and a Durable power of Attorney.
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.
“It’s Just Parkinson’s” documentary is now available for public viewing.
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/itsjustparkinsons
IT’S JUST PARKINSON’S is an inspiring and emotional look at one man’s journey to live life to the fullest while living with a disease that has no cure.
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/
Classes restart July 31. See you then!
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