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Walk Warm-up with Nate Coomer: Shifting Our Weight
Wednesday March 31, 2021
It's Walk Wednesday! Get ready to Safely Walk For Parkinson's in this Walk Warm-up with Nate Coomer, DPT, at The Parkinson's Fitness Project. In this video, Nate shows us how to shift our weight & prepare for a solid #WalkForParkinsons2021 View the video in this blog post! And if you haven't already, sign up to Walk at WalkForParkinsons.org
Read ArticleParkinson’s May Break My Bones
Thursday February 20, 2020
"[T]here was no getting around the swollen zigzag at the end of my arm. My left wrist had a clean break. It was the second broken bone I have suffered since my Parkinson’s diagnosis." Read the rest of Peter Dunlap Shohl's latest post!
Read ArticlePunch-Drunk Parkinson's
Monday December 03, 2018
Uppercut - jab - hook! Peter Dunlap-Shohl has found a new side to himself: boxer. He describes the mental and physical experiences of his boxing therapy for Parkinson's, as well as the research that backs him up!
Read Article"We'll Never Leave Anybody Behind"
Monday July 09, 2018
An interview with Carlton Langdon: father, veteran, and support group leader of the American Lake VA for vets with Parkinson's.
Read ArticleBoard Member Spotlight on Elizabeth Keller
Monday June 18, 2018
In this Spotlight, Board Member Liz Keller shares about her Dance for Parkinson’s classes, and her excitement for the future—including Boise Parkinson’s Day on June 23!
Sometimes, an air of mystery settles between organizations and their community—who are the people behind the curtain? Northwest Parkinson’s keeps that curtain drawn. Each month, our "Board Member Spotlight" introduces a board member, their story, and their aspirations for the Northwest Parkinson’s community.
Read ArticleA New Parkinson's Perspective
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Randall Huber offers a new way to view Parkinson's: he reimagines the window.
Read ArticlePairing Tango & Parkinson's
Monday April 23, 2018
At first glance, dancing the tango and Parkinson’s seem like an unlikely pair. Gabriela Condrea, founder of TangoStride™, a tango dance program created for those with mobility issues like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, strokes, and other neurological conditions.
Read ArticleNew Diagnoses, New Posses
Thursday April 19, 2018
A new community can be affirming—and alienating. Especially when it revolves around a neurodegenerative disease.
Brian Harris is familiar with community engagement. He’s still getting to know Parkinson’s. Diagnosed with Young Onset at age 48, he recognized a distinct need for the connection and support that don’t come home with you from the doctor’s office. Brian recently formed the Seattle Young Onset support group (SEAYOPD).
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