Support Meetings
Our regular support group meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 10:30 – 12:30. We are thrilled to return to the Fort Collins Senior Center!
Events in April–June 2024
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April Support Meeting: Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Safety Guide
April Support Meeting: Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Safety Guide
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April 3, 2024
Prairie Sage Rooms 2&3
Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Safety Guide
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are at a higher risk of hospitalization and face many challenges while in the hospital; for example, studies show that 3 out of 4 don’t receive their medication on time during a hospital stay. It is important for all people with Parkinson’s to be aware of the risks, prepare ahead of time, and know how to advocate for their needs while in the hospital.
The Hospital Safety Guide is filled with useful tools and information to help a person with Parkinson’s and their care partners prepare for and navigate their next hospital visit whether planned or unplanned. This presentation will be an overview of the Hospital Safety Guide and hospital care so you can move forward with confidence.
Sadie McCoy, Parkinson's Foundation
Sadie McCoy got involved with the Parkinson's Foundation in 2016 after her grandmother was diagnosed with PD. She started as a volunteer, organizing her family for Moving Day to show love and support to her grandma. Eventually, she took on more and more as a volunteer, including sharing Hospital Safety with her community. When an internship opened up for the Volunteer Engagement team, she jumped on the opportunity, and they liked having the extra help so much that they turned that internship into a full-time position which she was able to apply for. Now Sadie gets to support volunteers across the country as they work to make life better for people with Parkinson's. She does this from her home office in a little mountain town called Crestline in CA, with the love and support of her husband, three daughters, dog, and bunny.
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May Support Meeting: Life Enrichment and Engagement
May Support Meeting: Life Enrichment and Engagement
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May 1, 2024
Prairie Sage Rooms 2&3
Life Enrichment & Engagement: Choosing Enjoyment
Discussion: What brings us enjoyment?
Let's not be discouraged about limitations in our lives. What brings us joy? What is engaging and joyful for each one of us? Let's get the ideas flowing!
The Buddy System in Parkinson's: How Bicycling Can Add to Our Network Support
Through the City of FC Moves department’s Bike Buddy Program riders can get individualized attention that is sometimes needed to learn about everything from fix a flat to wayfinding the safest route. This presentation will cover the details of that program, and how to get involved. We will also talk about the different types of e-bikes, 3-wheel bikes, stationary bikes, and what to expect from them.
About Lauren Nagle, City of Fort Collins | FC Moves Department
Lauren, an Active Modes Specialist in FC Moves, has worked for the City of Fort Collins for almost 9 years. Car free for over 15 years, Lauren only recently bought an electric vehicle. During this time spent car free, Lauren has been able to ride just about everywhere in Fort Collins and in Northern Colorado, and plans on bringing this expertise to you in order to help you work on solutions for incorporating biking into your life.
Visitors and newcomers are always welcome. There is no admission charge. And for now, we are streaming the presentation portion of these monthly meetings on Zoom – details are in our newsletter.
If you would like to be added to our email list in order to receive PSGLC communications and online meeting invitations, please contact us at this email address to register: fcpdac@gmail.com
There are more support meeting options, including HARDY Parkinson’s Support Group and Powerful Tools for Caregivers. Click here for more information.
Something for Everyone
| Exercise for Bodies and Voices On Demand (click on links to go to the exercise pages) |
| PD on the Move (video library) |
| Dance for PD at Home (Scroll to the lower part of the page to view the library) |
| Power for Parkinson’s |
| Rocky Steady Boxing |
| SPEAK OUT! Exercises with Pam |
| Rhythm Exercise to Speak and Sing (Video Library) |
Local Classes – Currently Online
| PD Music Therapy Exercise Class | Now being offered via Zoom every Tuesday afternoon from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. This class offers sitting and standing exercises incorporating Music Therapy and Physical Therapy, with instructors Kyle Wilhelm, Music Therapist and Ruth Rice, Physical Therapist. If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email to Kyle.Wilhelm@colostate.edu |
| Power Punch Parkinson’s Fort Collins | Meeting together on Zoom every Monday at 11am, Tuesday and Friday at 9am. Classes includes stretching, balance, coordination, strengthening, endurance, and boxing moves. Participants must complete a Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR) waiver prior to attending . Email Kayla Bach at kbbach24@gmail.com for waiver and Zoom access. |
| Moving Through Parkinson’s | Website: www.movingthroughparkinsons.com Monday, 11:00 – 12:15 (via Zoom) Wednesday 2:15 – 3:30 (via Zoom) |
Thank you to our generous supporters!
Thad Pawlikowski
