Resource List for Individuals Living with Parkinson's
In-person Support Group:
- Monthly in person support group for individuals with Parkinson's and their loved ones. Please contact Kirsten with the Colorado State University Extension Program via email at Kirsten.Wulfsberg@colostate.edu.
- Fourth Tuesday of each month 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
- Harvard-Antero Conference Room - Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
In-person Exercise Resources in Salida and Buena Vista
- Buena Vista Boxing Club. Open Monday-Friday 5 -9 p.m. For scheduling, please contact Andrew Medrano at medrano719@me.com or 719-938-9206
- Dance for PD Classes. Mondays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at A Church 419 D Street Salida, CO with Jan Justis Please contact Jan at janjustis@gmail.com or 719-239-1978 with any questions
- PWR Moves class at Kim’s Gym. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 AM-11 AM https://getufitsalida.com/schedule/
Online Exercise Resources
- PWR Gym Online class schedule: https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/live-class-calendar/
- PWR4Life YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/exercise4brainchange
- Feldenkrais for PD YouTube: https://www.google.com/search?q=Irene+Pasternack+youtube&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS931US931&oq=Irene+Pasternack+youtube&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i299.3703j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on
- Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation https://nwpf.org/
- Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies (PAR) exercise classes (select virtual options) https://parkinsonrockies.org/get-involved/exercise-classes-2/
Online Voice Therapy Resources
- Parkinson Voice Project SPEAK OUT! Home Practice- Provides 20 minute daily voice exercises that can be attended in real time at 9 a.m. or watched later via: https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/program/online-practice/
- Speech Vive - Medicare covered device to help improve loudness: https://www.speechvive.com/
Online Support Groups
Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies (PAR) hosts weekly and biweekly support groups that are led by Cari Friedman, LCSW, Family and Patient Services Director at PAR
PAR Parkinson’s Group:
Every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Meeting ID: 946 5496 2000 Passcode: 839074
https://zoom.us/j/94654962000?pwd=UmpOUjBJQ1FGUGYrc0JFM1pIdzdiZz09
PAR Care Partners Group
2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 2 p.m.
Meeting ID: 969 3503 2229 Passcode: 916562
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96935032229?pwd=QzEwamdFTmNFK2l2MVF2U2Q4ejVvZz09
Other Resources
Davis Phinney FoundationEvery Victory Counts Manual
- These free manuals, one for those living with PD and one for care partners offer a wealth of information. You can have two delivered to your home at no cost. We recommend unsubscribing from emails immediately if you would prefer not to be asked for donations.
HRRMC Parkinson's Support Group
