Power for Parkinson's

? ?Una gran noticia para la comunidad hispana! ? Desde enero de este a?o, en #PowerForParkinsons hemos ampliado nuestro alcance con un nuevo programa en espa?ol ??. Ahora ofrecemos: ? Clases de ejercicio enfocadas a mejorar los síntomas del #Parkinson presenciales y virtuales ?? ? Publicaciones en nuestro blog con información clave para personas con #Parkinson y sus #cuidadores ?? ? Entrevistas con líderes inspiradores que trabajan por la comunidad ??? ? Redes sociales en espa?ol ?? ? Boletín semanal con contenido relevante ?? Nuestro mayor reto hoy es llegar a más personas con Parkinson en todo el mundo ??, ?y tú puedes ayudarnos de una manera muy sencilla! ?? SUSCRíBETE a nuestro canal de YouTube ?? Aunque no tengas a alguien cercano con Parkinson, tu suscripción hace posible que más personas hispanohablantes accedan a contenido gratuito y de calidad que mejora su calidad de vida. ?? El Parkinson es la segunda enfermedad neurodegenerativa más común después del Alzheimer. ?Sumemos esfuerzos para marcar la diferencia! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gSE9X8RG #ParkinsonEnEspa?ol #Comunidad #Salud #CalidadDeVida #YouTube EN: ?? Great news for the Hispanic Community! ?? Since January of this year, #PowerForParkinsons has expanded its impact with a new program in Spanish. We now offer: ? In-person and virtual symptom-based exercise classes for people with #Parkinson’s and their #caregivers ? Blog posts with key information ? Interviews with inspiring voices working for the community ? Social media and a weekly newsletter with exclusive content Our biggest challenge now is reaching more people who need these resources. And you can help us in a very simple way! ?? I invite you to subscribe to our #YouTube channel. Even if you don’t know someone with Parkinson’s, your subscription helps more Spanish-speaking people with this condition find free and valuable content. ?? Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Let’s join forces to improve the quality of life for those facing it! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gSE9X8RG ?? Will you help us by sharing this message? Together, we make a difference!

Amplify Austin Begins TODAY!? Power for Parkinson's is proud to participate in the biggest day of giving in Central Texas! Before?6pm tomorrow, you can help amplify good in our community by making a donation to us and any of the 700+ participating local nonprofits! This year, our goal is to raise $5000 to allow?us to expand?our services to help the growing community of people with Parkinson's manage their symptoms, maintain their independence and find joy in movement.?So how can you help??Make a donation?at https://lnkd.in/ge_BuHHb?and then share the news with all of your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Every dollar we raise goes toward our free, symptom-focused exercise classes, support groups, and social events?for people with Parkinson's.?

Join us TOMORROW through March 6th at 6 PM for the biggest giving event in Central Texas, Amplify Austin Day! On Amplify Austin Day, you can make an impact on our collective community with a gift of $5 or more in support of over 700 local nonprofits. This Amplify Austin Day, our goal is to raise $5000 to allow us to expand our services to help the growing community of people with Parkinson’s manage their symptoms, maintain their independence and find joy in movement. So how can you help? Make a donation at https://lnkd.in/g_7sT5gq and then share the news with all of your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Every dollar we raise goes toward our free, symptom-focused exercise classes, support groups, and social events for people with Parkinson’s. #amplifyatx #ilivehereigivehere #powerforparkinsons

Amplify Austin Day begins THIS Wednesday at 6 PM! ?? Here’s what Amplify Austin is all about! ?? During Amplify Austin Day, the largest day of giving in Central Texas, residents from across our community come together to support hundreds of local nonprofits for 24 hours, starting at 6 PM on March 5 through 6 PM on March 6. This can be through donating, fundraising, volunteering, and raising awareness. Power for Parkinson’s is proud to participate in Amplify Austin every year! Here are a few ways you can support Power for Parkinson’s during Amplify Austin: ?? Donate! Amplify Austin Day is all about collective community giving. Every gift, no matter the size, will bring us one step closer to reaching this year’s goal and help make a huge impact on our community. Go to https://lnkd.in/gudARtBt to give! ?? Tell your friends! Tell your friends, neighbors and family members about Power for Parkinson’s! Telling your network in person and on social media can go a long way. Go to https://lnkd.in/gZRka-vq to find messages that you can share on social media! ?? Start a virtual fundraiser! You can start your own Amplify Austin Day fundraiser for Power for Parkinson’s by going to https://lnkd.in/gudARtBt and then clicking the dark green “fundraise” button! Thank you, as always, for supporting PFP in any way you have the capacity to do so. We appreciate you beyond words! #ilivehereigivehere #amplifyatx #powerforparkinsons #parkinsonssupport

Volunteer Spotlight! Shreya Jain started volunteering with Power for Parkinson's in 2024, but it feels like she's been a part of our community for much longer.?Every Friday, Shreya lights up our Standing Warrior class with her passion and enthusiasm, and now she's expanding her role! Recently, Shreya began volunteering as a research advisor, helping the PFP UT Austin Chapter design studies to assess how their classes impact participants’ symptoms and quality of life.?But, beyond her role as a dedicated volunteer, researcher, and mentor, Shreya is also an amazing athlete?AND?she will be running the Austin Half Marathon next week in PFP's honor! We will all be cheering Shreya on next Sunday as she completes her race.?If you'd like to support Shreya's Austin Marathon Fundraiser for Power for Parkinson's, you can do so by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/g6ZscRFv

Join our Board – Make an impact in the Parkinson’s Community Power for Parkinson’s is a local nonprofit with a global reach, providing free fitness classes, social opportunities, and support groups for people with Parkinson’s. In addition to serving our local community, we are proud to be the #1 YouTube channel for Parkinson’s fitness, offering resources worldwide. Our mission is to help people manage their disease, improve well-being, foster connections, and combat the depression and isolation often associated with Parkinson’s. We are seeking passionate, dynamic leaders to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you'll play a vital role in shaping our mission, expanding our reach, and advocating for the Parkinson’s community. To learn more, go to https://lnkd.in/gyFD7vWq

If you’ve been exercising with Power for Parkinson’s for a while, you may have noticed Lauren incorporating more high intensity exercises. This is because studies suggest that high intensity exercise induces brain-protective effects that have the potential to slow or even reverse the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s. So, when you incorporate high intensity exercises into your routine, not only are you challenging your body, you’re also having a positive impact on the health and development of your brain! To learn more about the impact of high-intensity exercise, check out https://lnkd.in/dE_yFKns.

Exciting news! On Tuesday, the second under-the-skin infusion for Parkinson’s, Onapgo, Earned FDA Approval. Onapgo uses a continuous under-the-skin infusion to deliver apomorphine, a drug that helps control motor symptoms. This approval is based on the results of a clinical trial of 107 people with Parkinson’s. Study participants who received Onapgo experienced two hours less “off” time per day compared to participants who received a placebo. Onapgo is expected to become call me later in 2025, and we’re excited that people in the United States will have a new option to treat their PD. To learn more, go to https://lnkd.in/gbeWP-Wv. #parkinsons #parkinsonssupport #parkinsonsdiseaseawareness

Desde Colombia, llega Lola con una misión clara: empoderar a nuestra comunidad hispana con Parkinson a través del ejercicio y la alegría. Con más de 13 a?os de experiencia en el mundo fitness, Lola no solo trae conocimiento, sino también?una pasión?por mejorar la calidad de vida a nuestra comunidad Hispana con Parkinson. De la mano de Lauren Lewis, nuestra instructora?PFP, Lola recibió el mejor entrenamiento y acompa?amiento en nuestro método?y todo lo que hace especial a PFP.? ? Descubre su historia inspiradora y lo que la motiva en la entrevista especial que preparamos para ustedes. _______ From Colombia, Lola arrives with a clear mission: to empower our Hispanic community with Parkinson's through exercise and joy. With more than 13 years of experience in the fitness world, Lola not only brings knowledge but also a passion for improving the quality of life of the Hispanic Parkinson's community. Lola has received the best training about everything that makes PFP special from our lead instructor, Lauren Lewis. Discover her inspiring story and what motivates her in the special interview we prepared for you.

Today is the 12 year anniversary of our first-ever Power for Parkinson’s class! Over the years, we have laughed, sweated, shouted, and danced with so many wonderful individuals. We are forever grateful to the community members who have made it possible for our program to grow and thrive over these past 12 years! We look forward to another year of finding joy in movement with all of you. See you in class!