October 1, 2026
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OCTOBER 2026
I write this on an odd, windy, grey day – a rarity in the desert that puts me in mind of herbal teas, cozy...
October 1, 2026
NEWSWORTHY NOTES OCTOBER 2026
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October 1, 2026
How Caregivers Can Prepare for a Loved One’s Final Days
When someone you love is dying, knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared — and give you practical ways to offer...
October 1, 2026
New Evidence Illuminates Link Between Iron Dysregulation and Parkinson’s
New stem-cell research sheds light on a link between abnormal iron accumulation in the brain and Parkinson’s disease, offering insights into the mechanisms underlying...
October 1, 2026
Early Parkinson’s Rehab Linked to Longer Survival, Study Finds
Starting Parkinson’s rehabilitation within a year of diagnosis was associated with longer survival in a recent nationwide study. Delaying rehabilitation was linked to progressively higher...
October 1, 2026
PRO Out & About: Community Engagement
September was a wonderful month for connecting with our community! PRO was pleased to participate in Taste of Palm Springs at Indian Canyons Golf...
October 1, 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS IN NOVEMBER!
On November 9, join Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO), together with the Parkinson’s Foundation, for “Mind, Mood, and Motion,” a free educational symposium for people...
October 1, 2026
8th Annual Don Cavanaugh Day
Mark your calendar and come hungry! On Sunday, November 15, 2026, Blue Coyote Grill will host the 8th Annual Don Cavanaugh Day, a special...
September 30, 2026
Meet the PRO Team: Art Gregoire, RN
It’s the people behind the scenes at PRO that makes us the special resource organization that we are. This month, meet Art Gregoire, RN. 1....
September 16, 2026
Mindfulness Focused Group
Open to: People with Parkinson’s, care partners, friends of the community. Led by medical hypnotherapist Roger Moore. These meetings teach skills to help you...
September 16, 2026
Chair Yoga for Parkinson’s
Open to: People with Parkinson’s & care partners. Yoga links breath and movement to bring harmony to the mind and body. Improve your core...
September 16, 2026
Grief Group
Open to: People with Parkinson’s, care partners, friends of the community. Facilitated by End of Life Doula Glendon Geikie, MSW, INELDA, CGCS. An exploration...
September 1, 2026
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SEPTEMBER 2026
September always feels like the unofficial end of summer — although here in the desert, where we’re still baking away in triple-digit temperatures, “fall”...
September 1, 2026
CALIFORNIA PHASING OUT HERBICIDE LINKED TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Pesticide manufacturers have voluntarily cancelled registrations for products containing paraquat in California — kickstarting a statewide phase-out of the controversial herbicide linked to Parkinson’s...
September 1, 2026
DOLLY PARTON'S STORY SHINES A LIGHT ON THE HIDDEN TOLL OF CAREGIVING
In the wake of Dolly Parton’s death at age 80, comments she made about caring for her longtime husband, Carl Dean, are drawing new...
September 1, 2026
TURNING HOME CAREGIVERS INTO CLINICIANS & REWRITING THE RULES OF AGING
We are living through one of the defining demographic shifts of our era. People are living longer, the population of older adults is expanding...