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Donate to PRO!May 17, 2024
Wellness Weekend 2024
Parkinson's Resource Organization is thrilled to be participating in Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2024. Wellness Weekend 2024: Two enriching days of free movement classes, mental health and...
May 1, 2024
MAY 27TH - 31ST 2024 IS PRO'S 3RD ANNUAL WEEK OF REMEMBRANCE
We’re spending the week of May 27th - 31st – the week of Memorial Day – remembering and honoring those who have lost their battle with...
May 1, 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MAY 2024
Welcome to May! If you’ve been following along, you know that April was a busy month for PRO. We launched our Parkinson’s Awareness Month activity...
May 1, 2024
DIABETES DRUG MAY SLOW PROGRESSION OF PARKINSON’S, SAY RESEARCHERS
Researchers say findings that diabetes drug lixisenatide can slow progression of motor symptoms could be exciting step forward. A drug similar to those used in...
May 1, 2024
LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIA LATINOS AT HIGHER RISK FROM PARKINSON’S-LINKED WEEDKILLER
Analysis finds majority of paraquat, banned in 60 countries, is used in counties where Latinos make up 75% of the population or higher. Low-income Latinos...
May 1, 2024
I’M STILL MAKING REVISIONS IN MY DIET FOR PARKINSON’S
Hungry for a change? So am I. I’ve been thinking about food a lot lately. This makes sense because I worked as a chef, a...
May 1, 2024
INTRODUCTION TO ESTATE PLANNING PART: 3 - MAY 2024
For the next few months, we will be revisiting an article series written by Willaim R. Remery, an Elder Law Attorney. If you enjoyed...
May 1, 2024
INTRODUCTION TO LIGHT THERAPY
Light therapy continues to gain momentum as a treatment modality in various fields within the medical community. The function of light therapy is to...
May 1, 2024
NEWSWORTHY NOTES -- MAY 2024
April 27, 2024
PRO on the Move: Lecture and Guided Exercise Program 2024
Who are you walking for? Parkinson's is rapidly affecting millions of people across the globe, many of whom are people we know and hold close...
April 22, 2024
Palm Desert Greens Breaks Record with Charity Golf Tournament for Parkinson’s Resource Organization
Donation of $37,250 reflects the most profitable run in 25-year tournament history Following its annual Charity Golf Tournament, the Palm Desert Greens (PDG) community presented...
April 17, 2024
Things to Know RIGHT NOW | Focused Ultrasound vs. Deep Brain Stimulation ft. Ausaf A Bari, MD, PhD
Deep Brain Stimulation vs. Focused Ultrasound This episode of Things to Know RIGHT NOW explores two popular treatments for Parkinson's patients: Deep Brain Stimulation and...
April 10, 2024
Chocolate & Champagne: Silent Auction & Evening Soirée 2024
We can't think of a better pairing than Chocolate & Champagne! Join us on Wednesday, April 10th from 5-7 PM at Boozehounds in Palm Springs,...
April 6, 2024
2nd Annual Charity Bingo
We’re back for a RAUNCHY good time with Palm Springs drag legends, who will preside over several rounds of bingo with prizes, entertainment, and drinks....
April 5, 2024
PRO Plans Activities to Commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April 2024
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and for the first time under new leadership Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) has a full slate of activities planned to...
April 4, 2024
3rd Annual PRO on the Move
Who are you walking for? Parkinson's is rapidly affecting millions of people across the globe, many of whom are people we know and hold close...
