Spring 2022 | Volume 14, Issue 1 by PARockies

SPRING 2022 | VOLUME 14, ISSUE 1

Parkinson Voice measuring the effects of exercise and parkinson’s

Laura Swink, PhD, OTR/L | Health Research Specialist, VA Eastern Colorado Mark Mañago, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS | Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Exercise has proven health benefits for everyone, and people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are no exception. Regular exercise can lead to improvements in PD symptoms such as rigidity and slowness of movement and may even slow disease progression.1 Exercise programs for people with PD can also improve other areas important to physical function, like balance, strength, and turning ability. Regular exercise can also lead to greater participation in daily activities and decreased risk of falling. Beyond the physical benefits, exercise for people with PD can also lead to improvements in cognitive function, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and overall mood. Importantly, people with PD who participate in regular exercise of at least 2.5 hours a week tend to report an overall better quality of life than people who exercise less frequently.2 However, even adding just 30 minutes of exercise per week can help contribute to better overall quality of life, and this has been shown in people with both mild and advanced PD. There are many different types of exercise, including aerobic, resistance, balance, and flexibility. These exercise types can be combined and practiced in varying ways. Supervised exercise could be helpful for advancing an exercise plan, or when you have specific medical concerns such as balance difficulty or variable blood pressure. Independent exercises may work well if you already know what type of exercise

you enjoy and are self-motivated. Communitybased exercise classes could be best if you thrive in a group format. In general, community-based classes have been shown to improve motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms, and quality of life.3 Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on exercise participation for people with PD. Recent studies have shown that at least in the first year of the pandemic, exercise quantity and intensity declined for greater than 50% of people with PD and also about 50% reported worsening of their PD symptoms.4,5

a variety of in-person, virtual, and hybrid class options. PAR has virtual and in-person yoga, dance, circuit training, PWR! Moves, Power Punch, and many more to meet specific exercise needs and interests. Now that pandemic restrictions have been easing, more people have been returning to in-person community-based classes. In addition, more classes are now offering virtual options, hopefully leading to greater access to classes for more people with PD. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

In a study A LOOK INSIDE completed by our team of 3 Parkinson’s Awareness Month researchers at the University of Colorado (CU) 4-6 Honors & Memorials in partnership with the Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies Upcoming Events 7 (PAR), we looked specifically at how COVID-19 affected people’s participation in community based exercise classes. Some general barriers 8 Educational Programs were feeling less motivated and more fatigued. About 45% of participants were going to more 9 Vitality 5k Walk and Run virtual classes, yet many stated that personal and social accountability was difficult. While survey participants with PD requested ways to stay 10-11 Support Group & Exercise Class Schedules accountable, and wanted more virtual class times, instructors asked for participant assistance with This Newsletter is sponsored by: technology use and access. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic PD-specific classes are constantly being modified to offer

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Still, even though community-based classes have become an increasingly popular way that people with PD can exercise over the past decade or more, and anecdotal reports support the positive effects of these classes, there is less scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of these programs compared to other forms of exercise in people with PD. A collaboration between PAR and our research team from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU) is hoping to learn more about how community-based exercise classes can impact physical function, mobility, and quality of life. PAR currently sponsors 63 exercise classes weekly throughout the region. And as part of the first phase of this project, PAR will begin collecting outcomes on mobility and quality of life in select classes. Participation in the data collection process is completely voluntary for class participants, and collection will be designed to minimally interrupt class participation. Two PAR employees who are not actively instructing class will come to a specific class and ask people to take about 5-10 minutes to complete a series of walking and balance-related tests. Then, participants will be given a series of questionnaires also taking about 5-10 minutes and can be completed during class time or at home. PAR and the CU research team hope the findings from this initial project will inform a future study to gather a set of outcome measures on mobility and quality of life, as well as tracking changes over time for all new participants in

PAR community-based exercise classes. With this larger project, they hope to demonstrate the efficacy of community-based classes, and what benefits can be expected for each individual type of class. One important long-term goal of these projects is to collect data to help people decide what class best suits them based on their mobility level and what symptoms they want to improve. While communitybased exercise classes are an important way lots of people with PD choose to exercise, the exact recommendations for exercise type, frequency, and intensity depend on the desired benefits. The most beneficial exercise is typically one targeting the area you’re aiming to change. For example, the ideal way to improve balance is to complete balance-specific exercises that challenge stability. Or if the goal is strengthening, resistance exercise or weight training could be the most beneficial for that target. Intensity recommendations vary per person; however in a Study of Parkinson Disease Exercise (SPARX), individuals who exercised at a higher intensity (80-85% of their maximum heart rate) had greater improvements on PD-specific symptoms when compared to nonexercisers.6 The SPARX trial is in a third phase recruiting individuals with PD diagnosed in the last 3 years not yet being treated with PD medications. All participants will be dosed with exercise at either

If you are interested in participating in one of our Metrics classes, please contact Emma at ESears@ParkinsonRockies.org or call (303) 830-1839 22

a moderate intensity (60-60% of maximum heart rate) or high intensity (80-85% of maximum heart rate) and monitored for 18 months. With frequency, consistently exercising will have greater benefits. Ultimately, choose an activity you enjoy or keep trying various forms of exercise until you discover what is best for you and your goals! REFERENCES 1. Xu X, Fu Z, Le W. Exercise and Parkinson’s disease. International review of neurobiology. 2019;147:45-74. 2. Rafferty MR, Schmidt PN, Luo ST, et al. Regular exercise, quality of life, and mobility in Parkinson’s disease: a longitudinal analysis of National Parkinson Foundation quality improvement initiative data. Journal of Parkinson’s disease. 2017;7(1):193-202. 3. Osborne J, Botkin R, Colon-Semenza C, et al. Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association. American Physical Therapy Association;2021. 4. Mañago MM, Swink LA, Hager ER, et al. The Impact of COVID-19 on Community-Based Exercise Classes for People With Parkinson Disease. Physical therapy. 2021;101(11):pzab203. 5. Feeney MP, Xu Y, Surface M, et al. The impact of COVID-19 and social distancing on people with Parkinson’s disease: a survey study. npj Parkinson’s Disease. 2021;7(1):1-10. 6. Schenkman M, Moore CG, Kohrt WM, et al. Effect of high-intensity treadmill exercise on motor symptoms in patients with de novo Parkinson disease: a phase 2 randomized clinical trial. JAMA neurology. 2018;75(2):219226.

APRIL IS PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH April is Parkinson’s Disease awareness month and a great time to start raising community awareness. There are many ways to raise awareness in your local Parkinson’s community: Ask your local city council to read a proclamation declaring April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month, ask the local newspaper to run an announcement of the proclamation or write to the editor to thank the mayor/city council for signing the proclamation to highlight the point; Parkinson’s disease deserves our attention. PAR is currently working with a group of amazing Parkinson’s advocates to work with our state legislators to pass a bill for a Parkinson’s Disease Registry here in Colorado. There are five other states that have passed this legislation and the registry will make more information available about people living with Parkinson’s disease in our state for use by researchers with the goal of finding a cure for PD. We are excited about the prospects of this bill and will be reaching out to our amazing Parkinson’s community to contact your district representative once the bill is ready to move forward to a vote. Remember, you are the voice of the Parkinson’s disease, and how you use that voice is vital to raising awareness, funding, and advocacy for the entire community. While community awareness and advocacy are important year round, Parkinson’s Awareness Month is a great time to start.

PD 101 for the Newly Diagnosed Parkinson Association of the Rockies is offering a free, three-part educational module for the recently diagnosed Parkinson’s community. This curriculum will help newly-diagnosed people with Parkinson’s and their care partners navigate their journey with Parkinson’s while introducing the resources available in Colorado.

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Let’s start with the Parkinson’s Basics. In our first session, participants will learn about the signs and symptoms, stages, and possible causes of Parkinson’s. Fellow People with Parkinson’s will share their stories and tips on how to thrive with Parkinson’s.

Understanding treatment options can be overwhelming! In our second session, Dr. Luisa Solis-Cohen, Colorado Neurodiagnostics, will delve deep into the different types of medications used to treat Parkinson’s and how they interact with the brain and work within the body.

Many People with Parkinson’s are prescribed exercise along with their medications but why is that? In our final session in the series, Lyndsey O’Keefe, DPT, Pace West Physical Therapy will discuss the research supporting exercise as a form of medicine for Parkinson’s

WEDNESDAY, March 2 4:00 - 6:00pm

WEDNESDAY, April 6 4:00 - 6:00pm

WEDNESDAY, May 4 4:00 - 6:00pm

For information, or to register for these events, contact Emma at (303) 830-1839 or email ESears@ParkinsonRockies.org

DONATIONS | HONORS Your thoughtfulness helps the Parkinson Association continue to provide services & support in the Rocky Mountain Region. The following gifts in honor were received between October 2, 2021 - December 31, 2021 Alicia Smith DeboraSmith Raymond Smith Anne R. Green Jacqueline Milan Ben Cline Cynthia A McRae Bob Brown Linda Littrell Cameron Arduini Stan Sprinkle Cathryn Culver Thomas Giddings Charlie and Kathie Schumacher Margaret Birkemeier Cynthia C Voliin

Dudley Rice John Freitas

Juanita Silberstein Barbara Mendel

Norma Verdoorn Kim Verdoorn

Elaine Nusz Vicki Bamford

Judith & Ken Wilson Richard Kurth

Patricia Nelson Geraldine Richmond

Erica Demarch Sandy Selzer

Katie, Neal and Colette Mendel Barbara Mendel

Patrick Maley Candace Maley Mark Shellenbarger

Kent Gloor Lisa Gloor

Paul French Karen Ramirez

Kristine Falde Sigrid Olson

Peter McGuinness Courtney McGuinness

Kristine Peterson Lynn Peterson

Richard Lurie Mari Lurie

Lela Kathka Tim Kathka

Richard Wolf Wendy Wolf

Lisa and Maurice Mendel Barbara Mendel

Rick Schwartz Mary Korch

Gary Schilllinger Debra Schillinger Georganne Mitchell Douglas Mitchell George Forristal Curtis Forristal Greg Ritscher Katherine M Hauff Gus Achey MeriLou Johnson

Cheryl A. Siefert Sandy Selzer

Jack Feuer Stephanie Feuer

Chris Manske Arnold Mondrow Bryan Rowe

James Berryman Teresa Brryman

Lori and Geoffrey Sadwith & Family Barbara Mendel

James Duncan Hannah Duncan

Lynda Cavanaugh Pat Cavanaugh

Robert “Bob” William Scott Faye E Kelly Gail Spence

Jay Johnson Jill Reigan-Johnson

Lynn Taussig Heather Taussig

Ruthann Macolini Patricia Berger

Jeff Neulieb Richard O’Neill

Marcia Watts Stan Piper

Sheila K. Bellew Susan Greenwald

Jeffry Dunn Eugenie Hindall

Mark Truam James Kissane Erin Kissane

Sheryl Schmatzin Bernadean Gebow Clifford Gebow

Martin Buckley Deborah Buckley

Shirley Gover Clarence Pagues III Steve and Sandy Berkowitz Jane Diamond Noreen Stillman

Cindy Fite Larry Fite Clark Beavers Kathleen Amen Dale Brown Marcia Walker Deb and Bill Karsell Diane Goodwin Diana German Juli German

Jodi, Ari, Eli, and Emi Asarch Barbara Mendel

Dina Pace Patricia Martinez

Jody Steadman Christy Steadman

Mary Roney Robert Ronery

Dominic Meylor Elizabeth Meylor

Joe Heaton Mary Thistlewood Valerie Toery

Mary Searson Patty battles

Donald Gross Connie Gross

John Lochhead Ronald Miller

Nerissa and Jim Sadwith & Family Barbara Mendel

Rita Kahn Vien Le

Thomas D. Draayer James Boonstra Timothy Gentry Kenneth Soule

Tom Haller & Kim Patmore Ann Kocur Frank Kocur Tomas Berl David Berl William H. Weiskopf Alfonso Lopez

DONATIONS | MEMORIALS Your thoughtfulness helps the Parkinson Association continue to provide services & support in the Rocky Mountain Region. The following gifts in memoriam were received between October 2, 2021 - December 31, 2021 A.G. LaMunyon Lisa LaMunyon

Cecelia T. Mills Randolph Mills

George L. Dumas Judith Dumas

Joe Jaudon Tamara Jaudon

Leroy Tabler Letha Leone Toble

Adele H. Corneilius Katharine Cornelius

Clifford Rullman Molly McGill

George Lund Julie Lund

Linda Conrad Eleanor McKinley

Alan Roberts Tom Ging

Colman Dell Martha Dell

Gloria McGovern Dylan McGovern

Alex Kotch Anne Kotch

Craig Fullerton Margaret Fullerton

Alan Bonnett Sr. Brian Barney Betsy Casselman-Porter Keith Martin Christina Sisk

Dave Horbury Bernard Dailey

Gordon Friednash Ken Friednash Zelda Friednash

John Bade Joanne Bade Randy Cornille Margaret DeJong-Berg Erin Fisher Nancy Gamble John Kremer Richard Leibbrandt Rick Schwartz Deborah Umbarger John Shotton Spotswood Shotton

Mary D. Caton David Caton

Hans Liebe Roswita Liebe

Johnnie C. Hamilton Dora Hamilton Tanisha Hamilton

Mary Young Ben Dezen

Harry Worth Phillip Worth

Julie L. DeCola Ted Hellmuth

Harold Gloystein Geraldine Gloystein

Kate Kelsall Tom Kelsall Patricia O’Brien

Andra Mangulis Astra Mangulis Arthur Vigil Patricia French Frederica Manning Patrick Marino Mike Roque Arthur Ecoff Louise Ecoff Audrea Van Arsdale Lindsey Watson

Diane Johnson Beveryly Wright Jeff Wright Dennis Llyod Claveau Margaret Fee Dennis Lueck Richard Haviland Dick Bedell Beth Lawton Donna Licht Howard Licht Susan Licht

Gregg Abell Marion Cody Carol Dobbin Janet Hoskins

Hugh W. Allen Karen Allen Ina C. Day Cynthia Withers

Barbara Fishkin S. Blecman

Douglas Matthews Evelyn Hoemann Bradley Moseley Lavona Moseley Brad Rogers Lynn A. Ward

Ben Casilaas Spotswood Shotton

Dr. Leonard K. Ruby Wendy Ruby

Janice Lehman Christine Mayerle

Ben Schneider Melanie Avner Cheryl Friedman

Dr. Manmohan Singh Ryan McGary Saj Pokharel John Sadwith Chad Stewart Brian Vicente

Jerry Pederson Steve Miller Linda Pederson

Barabara Burchett Sandi Zimmerman

Betsy Casillas Molly Balzhiser John Hutchins Jeanne King Barbara Mendel

Duane Lemburg Kandiss Forsyth

Bob De Michaels Cheh Kim

Gail D. Greenwood Linda Leadbetter

Carol F. Brown Melanie McDaniel

Gayle Weinstein David Weinstein

Irene Ibarra Armando Quiroz Irv Buck Kathy Buck

Joan Camozzi Nan Holt Paul Schaney Joanna Pettinger, Bill Roth, Jim Roth Dawn & Rory Pettinger JoAnne Showalter Joe Showalter

Keith Lillich Laurie Replin Norm Replin

Linda Fligg Julie Bateman Gloria Mestas Pat Vogler Lucy Roucis Nicholas Peterson

Maurice Chevalier Deborah Wagner Michael Cannizzo Rick Baker Michael Deutschman Rick Schwartz Michael McGill Molly McGill

Ken Fradkin Francis Clark

Mike Maus Jeri Maus

Kenneth Coddington Barbara Coddington

Nancy Bielak Bill Jones Glenda Melaragno Richard Nortnik Tracy Reseigh Annamaria Tina

Kenneth Gronert Arlene Aron Lori Aron Shirley Z. Londer Larry Dietz Fenton Family Foundation Larry Ellis DeAnna Ellis Lawrence Leff Douglas Alde Lee Mendel Patricia Gallinger Barbara Mendel Lisa Mendel

Nina Compagino Judith Ross Norman Peacock Alma Peacock Patricia Gilmore Rebekah Morano Patricia A. Gregory Judith Mason Philip E. Pittz Marsha Sarver

DONATIONS | MEMORIALS CONT’D Your thoughtfulness helps the Parkinson Association continue to provide services & support in the Rocky Mountain Region. The following gifts in memoriam were received between October 2, 2021 - December 31, 2021 Ralph E. Allman Mary Chavez-Rey

Shanker Thylur Peggy Thylur

Richard Schafer Emily Elder

Stanley Stein Nancy France Paula Gudder

Ray Shermire Jimi Halstead Robert L. Clifton Heather Clifton Roger Neil Chisholm Thomas Chisholm Ron Gonzales Sara Gonzales Russell Fillman Judy Fillman

Stephen Balint Susan Abbott Lois Balint Phil Chipouras Steve Driggers Stuart S. Gunckel Patricia Harrison Michael Holzinger Ted Tsumura

Steve Driggers Maggie Hawlicheck David Newton Carlton Paquette Kathleen Ragland Stuart S. Gunckel Kristin Gunckel Susan Abbott Kelley Howes Sylivia Adams Barbara A. Gazibara Tammy Bolin Kenneth Dunninton

Ted Albert Peggy Taylor

Virginia Russell Fran Berry

Theta Carter Adele Carter

Walter Kinkele Virginia Heye-Dane

Thomas and Carol Moore Leah Audin James Fox Tiffany Nelson Gretchen Reed

William Boden Dana Boden Minna Pmeroy

Tom Defeo Steve Miller Victor Bovine Philip Georgas

Save the Date! PAR’s 2022 Upcoming Events Whether you walk or run the Vitality 5K, join us and hundreds of Coloradans in celebrating a day of fundraising to help Parkinson’s disease! At either of our locations, or through Virtual Vitality, you can help make a difference by increasing awareness and raising critical funds to support the free programs and services provided by the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. People of all ages (and their pups!) are welcome as individual walkers, or as part of a team. Sunday, June 5, 2022 | Washington Park, Denver, CO | 9:00am Sunday, June 12, 2022 | Sandstone Ranch, E2 Shelter, Longmont, CO | 9:00am Join us for the Play Fore PAR golf classic to benefit the Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR) and the Colorado Parkinson’s community. Games include: Mulligans, Closest to the Pin (Men & Women), Longest Drive (Men & Women), and more! Tuesday, August 16, 2022 7:00am | Registration & Breakfast 8:00am | Shotgun Start Lone Tree Golf Club | 9808 Sunningdale Blvd, Lone Tree, CO Join us for the 10th Annual Evening of Empowerment! The Evening of Empowerment is a night to remember. This event is filled with delicious food, drinks, entertainment, games, and a live and silent auction. Saturday, November 5, 2022 6:00pm | Cocktail Hour 7:00pm | Dinner, Program & Live Auction The Cable Center | 2000 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO The 10th Annual e3 Conference will bring together individuals with Parkinson’s, their Care Partners and family members, as well as professionals who work with the Parkinson’s community to provide them with tips and tricks for living vibrant and healthy lives. This conference educates, empowers and energizes attendees through a number of topics which include exercise, self-efficacy, creativity, cognitive changes and more. Saturday, September 10, 2022 9:00am - 2:00pm | Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center | 7800 E Tufts Ave, Denver, CO The 4th Annual Care Partner Summit is Colorado’s only educational event exclusively for the Care Partners of People with Parkinson’s. Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:00am - 1:00pm Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center | 13200 E 14th Pl, Aurora, CO

For more information on these events visit: www.ParkinsonRockies.org or call (303) 830-1839

2022 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Ahead of the Curve: This educational series is dedicated to providing topic-based opportunities from experts in the field of Parkinson’s. These events take place in the Denver metro area. Aurora, CO - May 11 Castle Rock, CO - August 18 Topic: Deep Brain Stimulation Topic: Nutrition Boulder, CO - September 21 Topic: The Gut

Lakewood, CO - September 24 Topic: Medication Management of non-motor symptoms

Chat With the Parkinson Pro’s: These topic-based educational events are offered outside the Denver metro area. Cheyenne, WY - March 26 Topic: General PD with emphasis on new medications and treatments

Colorado Springs, CO - April 23 Topics: Gait and balance Nutrition

Durango, CO - April 30 Topic: General PD with DBS Surgical Highlight

Steamboat Springs, CO - May 21 Topic: Coping with Mental Health

Glenwood Springs, CO - May 28 Topic: Medications

Grand Junction, CO - June 25 Topics: Driving - Important considerations Hallucinations and Delusions

Summit County, CO - October 1 Topic: Deep Brain Stimulation

Pueblo, CO - October 8 Topic: Medications and Recent Studies

Fort Collins, CO - October 22 Topics: Latest Research Developments Care Partner Relationships (Care partners only)

For information, or to register, contact Emma ESears@ParkinsonRockies.org or call (303) 830-1839

Thank you to our sponsors:

Out of town? Have to work? Staying safer at home? You can still join the cause with Virtual Vitality. Walk: $40/adult $15/child (ages 5-16) Free/child (ages 0-4)

Run: $45/adult (Denver only) All runners will be professionally timed at the event.

Stay after and join us for the VITALITY BASH! Food, Games, Beer, Music - Fun for the Whole Family!

For questions, contact Michael: MBarber@ParkinsonRockies.org or call (303) 830-1839 www.ParkinsonRockies.org/Vitality

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PARKINSON EXERCISE CLASSES

A liability waiver and a medical consent form from your doctor is required and can be found online at www.ParkinsonRockies.org. Not all classes meet every week; please check classes online for changes. There are no fees associated with classes, but we encourage participants to Pay It Forward. For more information, please call (303) 830-1839 or email Info@ParkinsonRockies.org.

Due to COVID-19, the status of all programs offered by the Parkinson Association of the Rockies including exercise classes, support group meetings and educational seminars will vary. Please visit www.ParkinsonRockies.org or call us at (303) 830-1839 for more information on our current offerings. POWER PUNCH PARKINSON’S BOXING Carbondale Tuesdays • 10:00 - 11:00am Wednesdays • 10:00 - 11:00am Fort Collins Mondays • 11:00 - Noon Tuesdays - High Intensity 9:00 - 10:00am Fridays • 9:00 - 10:00am Longmont Mondays • 2:00 - 3:00pm Lone Tree Tuesdays • 3:00 - 4:00pm Northglenn Tuesdays • 4:00 - 5:00pm Denver Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00am* 11:15 - 12:15pm * Wednesdays • 9:30 - 10:30am Thursdays • 11:00 - Noon Saturdays • 9:00 - 10:30am

YOGA FOR PARKINSON’S Arvada Mondays • 11:30am - 12:30pm Pueblo Tuesdays • 9:00 - 10:00am Greeley Tuesdays • 9:30 - 10:30am* Fridays • 1:00 - 2:00pm* Denver Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30pm Lone Tree Thursdays • 8:00 - 9:00am* Steamboat Springs Thursdays • 11:00 - Noon Denver Thursdays • 10:30 - 11:30am*

PWR!® MOVES Centennial Mondays • Noon - 1:00pm*

Arvada Tuesdays • 1:00 - 2:00pm

Aurora Wednesdays • Noon - 1:00pm

Castle Rock Thursdays • 3:00 - 4:00

Frisco Thursdays • Noon - 1:00pm

Aurora Wednesdays • 1:30 - 2:30

STEP AND CONNECT BALANCE/CIRCUIT CLASS Denver Tuesdays • 9:30 - 10:30am* Thursdays • 9:30 - 10:30am*

Colorado Springs Mondays • 10:00 -11:00am, 11:15 - 12:15pm Thursdays • 4:00 - 5:00pm Littleton (Hybrid) Tuesdays • 10:30 - 11:30am Thursdays • 10:30 - 11:30am Aspen Thursdays • 9:00 - 10:00am Glenwood Springs Thursdays • 10:00 - 11:00am Pueblo Fridays • 9:00 - 10:00am Steamboat Springs Saturdays • 9:00 - 10:00am

LOUD FOR LIFE:

VOICE CLASS FOR LSVT LOUD GRADUATES Centennial Mondays • 1:30 - 2:30pm* Call (520) 444-0618 for more info

PACC

VOICE CLASS Castle Rock Tuesdays • 1:00 - 1:45pm* Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00pm*

FINDING YOUR VOICE Steamboat Springs Mondays • 9:00 - 10:00am*

CIRCUIT TRAINING FOR PARKINSON’S Highlands Ranch Mondays • 1:30 - 2:30pm Wednesdays • 1:30 - 2:30pm Westminster Tuesdays • 11:30 - 12:30pm

T’AI CHI CLASS Arvada Mondays • 1:00 - 2:00pm PAR FOR THE COURSE EXERCISE Denver Mondays 8:45 - 9:45am* 10:00 - 11:00am Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30am 12:15 - 1:15pm Wednesdays Low Intensity 2:00 - 3:00pm Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30am Fridays Noon - 1:00pm* RHYTHM AND GRACE: DANCE FOR PD® Denver Mondays • 11:00 - 12:15pm* Grand Junction Tuesdays • 10:00 - 11:00am

TREMBLE CLEFS Boulder Wednesdays • 11:00 - Noon* Littleton Thursdays • 1:00 - 2:00pm*

TANGO DANCE Denver Tuesdays • 2:30 - 3:30pm

PILATES Denver Wednesdays • 10:00 - 11:00am QIGONG Fort Collins Wednesdays • 9:45 - 10:45am* 11:00 - Noon* BIG FOR LIFE

FOR LSVT BIG GRADUATES Wheatridge Tuesdays • Noon - 1:00pm

DURANGO

EXERCISE CLASSES

*Provided through a grant from the Davis Phinney Foundation* Call (970) 764-9220

Low Intensity Mondays • 11:00 - Noon

High Intensity Wednesdays • 11:00 - Noon Yoga Tuesdays • 10:30 - 11:30am Yoga (Cortez) Tuesdays • 11:00 - Noon Power Punch Boxing Thursdays • 11:00 - Noon

WYOMING

POWER PUNCH PARKINSON’S BOXING Cheyenne Mondays • 10:00 - 11:00am Lander Wednesdays • Noon - 1:00pm

High Intensity: for individuals early in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease Low Intensity: for individuals who need assistance with mobility

MOVING THROUGH PARKINSON’S Fort Collins Mondays • 11:00 - 12:15pm* Wednesdays • 2:00 - 3:15pm*

Classes in red are currently on hiatus.

Steamboat Springs Tuesdays • 9:30 - 10:300am Wednesdays • 10:00 - 11:00am* Fridays • 10:00 - 11:00am*

To find out how other classes are being offered, please visit our website or call (303) 830-1839.

*Classes with an asterisk are currently virtual.

SUPPORT GROUPS For more information on support groups and contact information for support group leaders, please contact the Parkinson Association of the Rockies at (303) 830-1839 or Info@ParkinsonRockies.org. Due to COVID-19, the status of all programs offered by the Parkinson Association of the Rockies including exercise classes, support group meetings and educational seminars will vary. Please visit www.ParkinsonRockies.org or call us at (303) 830-1839 for more information on our current offerings. COLORADO SPRINGS

ARVADA

2nd Tuesday • 12:00pm

Groups are provided by Colorado Springs Parkinson’s Support Group. Information can be found on: www.co-parkinson.org

BOULDER

DENVER

1st Monday • 1:15pm

AURORA

3rd Monday • 10:00am Recently Diagnosed (1-3 years) 4th Tuesday • 11:30am Contact PAR Wednesdays • 7:00pm*

4th Tuesday • 10:00am Coffee and Conversation 1st Friday • 10:00am Boulder Parkies (Women’s) 3rd Friday • 12:30pm

DURANGO

3rd Thursday • 1:00pm

BROOMFIELD

1st Tuesday • 10:30am

BUENA VISTA

1st Saturday on odd months 10:00am 4th Saturday • 10:00am

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE 2nd Wednesday • 11:00am 2nd Thursday • 6:30pm*

GLENWOOD SPRINGS/ CARBONDALE 4th Monday • 1:00pm

GRAND JUNCTION 1st Wednesday • 3:30pm

LONGMONT

2nd Wednesday • 10:00am*

LOVELAND

2nd Friday • 10:15am*

MONTROSE

Last Monday • 2:00pm

MONUMENT

3rd Saturday • 10:00am

PARKER

GREELEY

4th Thursday • 10:00am

2nd Tuesday • 10:00am

PUEBLO

HIGHLANDS RANCH

4th Thursday • 5:00pm

4th Tuesday • 1:00pm 3rd Friday • 1:00pm

2nd Tuesday • 11:30am Social Group - Pour for Parkinson’s Contact PAR

ENGLEWOOD

LAFAYETTE

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

ESTES PARK

3rd Tuesday • 2:00pm

EVERGREEN

1st Friday • 1:00pm

2nd Friday • 10:00am* MSA/PSP/CBD Contact PAR

Recently Diagnosed/Young Onset Mondays Every 6 Weeks • 6:00pm* 1st Wednesday • 10:30am* Contact PAR

EAGLE VALLEY/ EDWARDS

Recently Diagnosed (1-3 years) 3rd Wednesday • 4:00pm

CASTLE ROCK

FORT COLLINS

2nd Tuesday • 2:30pm

2nd Monday • 5:00pm

LAKEWOOD

SUMMIT COUNTY

1st Tuesday • 1:00pm*

1st Thursday • 10:30am Contact PAR

LITTLETON

THORNTON 4th Friday • 2:00pm

3rd Saturday • 3:00pm

LONE TREE

Groups in red are currently on hiatus. *Groups with an asterisk are currently virtual.

Young Onset Group 3rd Friday • 6:00pm

CARE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUPS

For more information on support groups and contact information for support group leaders, please contact the Parkinson Association of the Rockies at (303) 830-1839 or Info@ParkinsonRockies.org.

BOULDER 3rd Monday • 10:30am*

DURANGO 1st Thursday • 10:00am

LONGMONT 1st Tuesday • 11:30am

BROOMFIELD Friday after 1st Tuesday • 10:30am

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE MSA/PSP/CBD 4th Friday • 10:00am Jan - Oct*

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Meets Quarterly Contact PAR

EVERGREEN Thursday before 1st Friday• 1:00pm

VIRTUAL STATEWIDE

COLORADO SPRINGS Groups are provided by Colorado Springs Parkinson’s Support Group. Information can be found on: www.co-parkinson.org DENVER Parkinson’s & Lewy Body Dementia 3rd Thursday • 6:00pm* 4th Wednesday • 6:30pm

HIGHLANDS RANCH 4th Thursday • 1:00pm

Lewy Body Dementia

2nd Monday • 6:00pm* PAR Group led by Cari Friedman, LCSW 2nd and 4th Tuesday • 2:00pm*

We care about Care Partners! For Care Partner and respite care tips and resources, contact Cari Friedman, LCSW at (303) 861-1810 or CFriedman@ParkinsonRockies.org

Mission... The Parkinson Association of the Rockies connects and empowers People with Parkinson’s to thrive through educating, creating awareness, promoting research and supporting those with the disease, their families and the Colorado community.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID

1325 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 204B Denver, CO 80222 (303) 830-1839

Denver, CO Permit No. 2866

Vision... To provide the care that counts on the way to a cure for the Colorado Parkinson’s community to live their best life.

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A word From Our executive director, jodi brown As Spring comes into view, I always start to think about being outside and increasing my exercise! Let’s face it, it’s not always easy to exercise when it’s dark and cold outside but as the weather improves and the days get longer, it becomes easier! PAR now offers 72 weekly exercise classes FREE to People with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners. The Parkinson’s community knows how important it is to exercise, and it is the one proven “medication” to help slow the progression of the disease. With that said, we are excited to announce that we will begin providing metrics for our exercise classes. In 2022, we have hired Delisa Novak to work with us part-time and she will be visiting exercise classes and working with participants to evaluate how these classes are impacting both motor and non-motor symptoms. Working in conjunction with the CU Health research department, we will be able to take these evaluations and determine how different classes effect different symptoms. Instead of directing you to a class that may just be close to your house, we will be able to direct you to a class that can best help with your unique symptoms. For those of you currently participating in our exercise classes, keep your eyes out for Delisa, and for those of you who aren’t exercising yet…now is the time! As a reminder, many of our exercise classes are now meeting in person. If you are uncomfortable attending classes in person, we will maintain at least one virtual class per class type throughout 2022. For the most up-to-date class information, go to our website www.parkinsonrockies.org/getinvolved/exercise-classes. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Jodi Brown, Executive Director