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Donate to PRO!October 30, 2026
NEWSWORTHY NOTES - NOVEMBER, 2026
Download the November 2026 issue of Parkinson's Resource Organization's Newsworthy Notes newsletter by clicking on the button below.
October 30, 2026
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NOVEMBER, 2026
Somehow, November is here. If you’re also wondering what happened to the rest of the year, please know you have company. Time is a brutal...
October 30, 2026
LIVING NEAR A DRY CLEANER MAY BE LINKED TO HIGHER PARKINSON'S RISK
Most cases of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can’t be explained by genetics alone. Ten to 15% of people with Parkinson’s have a known genetic tie...
October 30, 2026
FDA APPROVES NEW PARKINSON’S DRUG PIONEERED BY UVA SCIENTISTS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new Parkinson's disease medication developed from groundbreaking research at UVA Health. The drug, tavapadon,...
October 30, 2026
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE CHANGES IN 2027
More than 70 million Medicare enrollees face important coverage decisions during open enrollment, October 15–December 7. While some 2027 changes await official confirmation, early...
October 30, 2026
PRO OUT AND ABOUT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOVEMBER, 2026
Parkinson's Resource Organization was proud to participate in the City of La Quinta's Health & Wellness Day on October 22 at the La Quinta...
October 30, 2026
MEET THE PRO TEAM: SHON TOMLIN BOARD CO-CHAIR
It’s the people behind the scenes at PRO that makes us the special resource organization that we are. This month, meet Shon Tomlin, PRO’s...
October 27, 2026
OUR OFFICES ARE CLOSED - THANKSGIVING DAY & THE DAY AFTER
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
Download the October 2026 issue of Parkinson's Resource Organization's Newsworthy Notes newsletter by clicking on the button below.
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
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....
