October 1, 2023
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS KEY TO EQUALITY IN A DIGITAL WORLD
The following article was written by Matthew Lu, PRO’s youngest board member, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s when he was still a teenager. Below,...
October 1, 2023
HOW TO LAUGH MORE EVERY SINGLE DAY — AND WHY IT’S SO GOOD FOR YOU
When we laugh, our brain activity changes in ways that lower our stress response. You may have heard that old saying, “Laughter is the...
October 1, 2023
OCTOBER SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE
Meeting Day/Time NEW Chair Yoga with April Jones 1st & 3rd Wednesdays / 11:00 am Partner in Care with Jo Rosen 1st & 3rd Mondays / 10:00 am 2nd Wednesday...
October 1, 2023
Newsworthy Notes -- October 2023
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September 1, 2023
Newsworthy Notes --September 2023
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September 1, 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT -- SEPTEMBER 2023
Hi, it’s PRO’s Director of Operations, Eileen. I’ve hijacked the President’s Message for a veryspecial occasion… this month we celebrate the one, the only,...
September 1, 2023
WE'RE BACK! FALL SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE IS BETTER THAN EVER
We’ve been quiet this summer with a super reduced Support Group schedule, but behind the scenes we were working hard to develop an incredible...
September 1, 2023
ICBII UPDATE ON THE ROAD TO THE CURE - MITOCHONDRIA DYSFUNCTION AND NEURODEGENERATION
Solving the Blood-Brain Barrier Conundrum in CNS Drug Development In 1998 I was told by Robert W. Rand, M.D., a nationally and internationally known neurosurgeon and...
September 1, 2023
RORA PROTEIN MAY HELP EXPLAIN PARKINSON’S SEX-RELATED DIFFERENCES
A specific protein associated with sex hormone production may shed light on the sex-related differences in Parkinson’s observed between men and women, according to...
September 1, 2023
INHALING PLEASANT SCENTS DURING SLEEP TIED TO A DRAMATIC BOOST IN COGNITION
Inhaling a pleasant aroma during sleep has been linked to a “dramatic” improvement in memory, early research suggests. In a small, randomized control trial researchers...
September 1, 2023
BURNOUT: TIPS FOR COPING WHEN YOU CAN’T JUST QUIT
Once burnout sets in, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may feel emotionally exhausted and...
September 1, 2023
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? (IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK)
Hypnosis has proven applications in medicine, dentistry, psychology, obstetrics, counseling, law enforcement, habit management, pain control and in virtually every area of education. Major...
August 1, 2023
Newsworthy Notes -- August 2023
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August 1, 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT -- AUGUST 2023
As I write this, it’s 119 degrees outside. Door handles and steering wheels are too hot to touch. Blinds are closed to keep out...
July 31, 2023
Visit Medicare.Gov for Information About Nursing Homes and What Medicare Does and Does Not Cover
Did you know that Medicare Part A may cover care in certified skilled nursing facilities? While Medicare doesn’t cover custodial care (like bathing, using...