July 1, 2021
THE WELLNESS VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT - JULY 2021
THE WELLNESS VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT Cambrian Homecare Founder and CEO, Rhiannon Acree Rhiannon is delighted to offer continuing support to the amazing Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) community. Her...
July 1, 2021
PREPARING FOR UTILITY BLACKOUTS
PREPARING FOR UTILITY BLACKOUTS By Eileen Lynch Fire and heat season is upon us, and like clockwork, the Southwest USA, in particular, is experiencing rolling power...
July 1, 2021
THINGS TO THINKS ABOUT RIGHT NOW - WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAREGIVER DIES BEFORE THE PATIENT?
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT RIGHT NOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAREGIVER DIES BEFORE THE PATIENT? When a person with Parkinson’s dies, their family caregiver faces a...
July 1, 2021
WHAT IS GRIEF? Experiencing Losses
WHAT IS GRIEF? Experiencing Losses What an impactful meeting PRO’s first new “GRIEF” GROUP was. Attended by People with Parkinson’s, Partners in Care, and former...
July 1, 2021
TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? Work with a Travel Specialist
TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? Work with a Travel Specialist By Sandy Rodley, PRO Advocate Parkinson’s should not stop anyone from visiting the wonders of the world or...
July 1, 2021
MOVING WITH PETS
MOVING WITH PETS By John Sloan Let’s be real; moving can be quite stressful. And if it’s this stressful for us, how do you think it...
July 1, 2021
NEWEST SPECIALTY SUPPORT GROUP EXERCISE – USE IT OR LOSE IT
NEWEST SPECIALTY SUPPORT GROUP EXERCISE – USE IT OR LOSE IT For PWPs & Partners in Care PRO’s newest SPECIALTY GROUP is launching this month and is...
July 1, 2021
PRO Monthly Newsletter - July 2021
June 1, 2021
END OF LIFE OPTION ACT OF CALIFORNIA (EOLOA OF CA)
END OF LIFE OPTION ACT OF CALIFORNIA (EOLOA OF CA) Howard Cohen, CMD, HMDC California’s state law allowing terminally ill individuals to request medication from their...
June 1, 2021
BITS AND PIECES: TELL ME WHY I HAVE CONSTANT CONSTIPATION
TELL ME WHY I HAVE CONSTANT CONSTIPATION David Verdery, a PROadvocate Constipation Has a reputation For spoiling every day Your morning constitution. It sure can be a sign For you to...
June 1, 2021
WHAT IS GRIEF?, which announces PRO’s New SPECIALTY GROUP
WHAT IS GRIEF? Experiencing Losses PRO’s new Grief Group is launching Thursday, June 17th, 2021 facilitated by Glendon Geikie, MSW, IELDA, CGCS. We are so...
June 1, 2021
NYSTAGMUS (WIGGLY EYES)
NYSTAGMUS (WIGGLY EYES) Nystagmus is a vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements. These movements often result in reduced vision and depth...
June 1, 2021
ABBOTT INTRODUCES NEUROSPHERE™ VIRTUAL CLINIC, FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND REMOTE NEUROMODULATION PATIENT-CARE TECHNOLOGY IN THE U.S.
ABBOTT INTRODUCES NEUROSPHERE™ VIRTUAL CLINIC, FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND REMOTE NEUROMODULATION PATIENT-CARE TECHNOLOGY IN THE U.S. Newly FDA-approved system allows a patient to both communicate with a physician...
June 1, 2021
WHAT IS FACIAL TREMOR?
WHAT IS FACIAL TREMOR? A facial tremor is an involuntary shaking that occurs in parts of the face, jaw, or lips. This tremor may worsen...
June 1, 2021
DOCTORS INVESTIGATE MYSTERY BRAIN DISEASE IN CANADA
DOCTORS INVESTIGATE MYSTERY BRAIN DISEASE IN CANADA Jessica Murphy, BBC News, Toronto Doctors in Canada have been coming across patients showing symptoms similar to that of Creutzfeldt-Jakob...