January 2011
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Victory Summit Speaker Spotlight - Holly A. Shill,...
On February 5th the Davis Phinney Foundation, in partnership with the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego and the National Parkinson’s Foundation Orange County Chapter, will bring the Victory Summit to Southern California.
One of the first speakers of the morning will be Holly A. Shill, MD, Director of the Christophe Center for Parkinson’s Research at Banner Sun Health...
The Importance of Support
Throughout our lives, most of us have been involved in some form of an informal support group. This may have been a football team in high school or college, a Girl Scout Troop as a school girl, the choir at your church, or even a study group. All of these groups involved people with a common interest working together to support each other in reaching a common goal.
Parkinson’s support...
Who Me? Exercise?
Okay, so you’ve read all of the latest and greatest on the importance of exercise. You know all about the benefits of forced exercise. You know Tai Chi can probably help your balance and help prevent falls. But, you’re still not participating.
Spring is approaching and there is no better time than now to start an exercise program you enjoy. Enjoyment is the key, because if it is not...
Ultra Runner Spotlight - Charla Heimer
Charla Heimer will be running 136.5 miles across the Libyan desert to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s disease.
After running eight marathons in under two years, including the Boston Marathon, Charla wanted more of a challenge and signed up for her first 50 mile ultra running endurance race; that’s all it took was only one hilly, technical terrain run to be hooked into the...
Race for Parkinson's
Is it a challenge for you to complete the 5K Walk every year? Imagine running 136.5 miles across the Libyan Desert. On February 22nd Jennifer Griste and Charla Heimer, two experienced ultra-runners, will be doing just that - racing in support of families affected by Parkinson’s disease.
Please support Jennifer, Charla and the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego by either...
Get Involved - Everyone Can Make a Difference!
There are many ways you can get involved in making a difference in the lives of people with Parkinson’s. Whether you are young or old, newly diagnosed or facing the later stages, or are a family member or friend, there are things you can do.
Volunteer with the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego, or your local organization, to assist with a special event like the Walk; volunteers are...
Victory Summit - February 5th
In case you missed it, the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego is working with the Davis Phinney Foundation and the National Parkinson Foundation-Orange County Chapter to bring this unique event to San Diego on February 5, 2011. The event will be at the La Costa Resort in Carlsbad. This FREE event includes continental breakfast, lunch, and valet parking.
Need some convincing? This moving...
Handling Change
Parkinson’s disease is an ever-changing condition, with some good days and some more challenging days. And, unfortunately, today’s not-so-good days may become next month’s good days. Many times it is impossible to predict what the next day may bring, making it difficult to make plans.
One of the best ways to handle these types of changes is, when possible, plan ahead. For...
Resolve to Live Well in 2011!
It’s official, New Year’s has come and gone and it is undeniably 2011. Three days into the year seems like a reasonable point at which to begin making resolutions on how to live well with Parkinson’s disease for the next 362 days and well beyond. Here are just a couple of suggestions:
1. Resolve to keep moving! Exercise is very important for people with Parkinson’s as...
