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Donate to PRO!June 1, 2024
UNDERSTANDING HOSPICE FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that impacts the nervous system, gradually affecting movement and coordination. In its advanced stages, Parkinson’s can lead to...
June 1, 2024
DEHYDRATION IN PARKINSON’S: SYMPTOMS, RISKS & TIPS
Dehydration in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a major concern because the risks associated with becoming dehydrated can significantly worsen already compromised neurological function. Complicating...
June 1, 2024
PARKINSON’S PATIENT MOVES FREELY AGAIN AFTER WORLD-FIRST IMPLANT OF LAB-GROWN CELLS INTO HIS BRAIN
Parkinson’s patient Thomas Matsson was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and...
June 1, 2024
PARIS 2024: DESJARDINS [CARRIED] THE OLYMPIC TORCH IN AID OF PARKINSON'S PATIENTS
Anthony Desjardins has revealed his joy of carrying the Paris 2024 Olympic torch in his home city of Montpellier as a young person with...
June 1, 2024
NEWSWORTHY NOTES -- JUNE 2024
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May 24, 2024
Parkinson’s Resource Organization Applauds Senate Passage of National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
Bill is inspired by Rep. Jennifer Wexton, with whom PRO’s Executive Director has a unique connection Indian Wells, CA ~ May 24, 2024 – Parkinson’s...
May 21, 2024
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May 20, 2024
Thinking Out Loud
Parkinson's Resource Organization is delighted to bring this WONDERFUL resource to the Parkinson’s world. Thinking Out Loud is the first in Nancy Cordaro's book series and is...
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 16, 2024
Things to Know RIGHT NOW | LSVT BIG & LSVT LOUD ft. Brandon Rosi, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN, Cert. MSKUS and Jayme McLeish, M.S., CCC-SLP
LSVT BIG & LSVT LOUD This episode of Things to Know RIGHT NOW explores two popular therapies for Parkinson's patients: LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD. PRO...
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...
