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Adaptive fitness class focused on Parkinson’s patients
Registration is now open for Adaptive Fitness at EW Motion therapy. Taught by Katie Cederberg (ACSM CPT) Adaptive Fitness is designed for Parkinson’s patients to increase overall fitness through evidence-based, safe, and effective full body workouts. The class seeks to improve participant balance, strength, flexibility, and mobility with adaptive exercises using exercise bands, medicine balls, […]
Tears May Be Used as Biological Marker to Detect Parkinson’s Disease
By Jose Marques Lopes, PhD Tears may be used to diagnose Parkinson’s disease, according to preliminary findings of a study that will be presented at the 2018 American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California, April 21-27. “We believe our research is the first to show that tears may be a reliable, […]
Save the Date! Taste for a Cure 2018
Save the date Birmingham! PAA is thrilled to announce that Taste for a Cure 2018, presented by the Ernest G. DeBakey Charitable Foundation, is Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you at Haven for another great evening of: Unique food, beer, and wine pairings conceived and prepared by an all-star team of […]
Naked Art to celebrate Valentine’s, raise money for local causes
PAA is thrilled to be the beneficiary of a Parkinson’s Patients Art Show, hosted by Naked Art Gallery. Below is a great article from Iron City Ink that details the personal connection between Parkinson’s Disease and Vero Vanblaere, owner of the Naked Art Gallery. Source: Iron City Ink
A Show of Art by Parkinson’s Patients
PAA is thrilled to be the beneficiary of an art show featuring art by Parkinson’s patients! We hope you’ll join us on Friday, February 18th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Naked Art Gallery (3831 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama 35222) for this unique showcase of talented artists. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS
Parkinson’s Foundation Enrolls 10,000th Patient in Largest Clinical Trial of the Disease Ever
By Carolina Henriques The Parkinson’s Foundation has enrolled the 10,000th patient in the largest clinical trial of the disease yet to be conducted. Among the critical discoveries so far, the research has shown that regular visits to neurologists, more exercise, and more attention to mental health could help improve patients’ wellbeing. The Parkinson’s Outcomes Project […]