Davis Phinney Foundation

Thank you to our 2024 Peak Partners, Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, for their support in producing our Live Well Today Webinar Series! These webinars provide best-in-class education on a variety of topics like emerging therapies, nutrition, mental health, physical therapy and so much more. View past and upcoming webinars here: https://bit.ly/463htgI --- #parkinsons #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsdisease #peakpartners #sponsors #webinar #education #community

??? New Podcast Episode – Dr. Bastiaan Bloem on Exercise and Parkinson’s Listen here: https://bit.ly/4fYZJIe We're excited to share a discussion with Dr. Bastiaan Bloem, where he explores how exercise can play a crucial role in improving mood and cognition for people living with Parkinson’s. ????

During our monthly Living with Parkinson’s Meetups, we talk about all the things that go wrong, make you laugh, make you cry, go right, go weird, and everything in between. It’s the hour of truth you never knew you needed. Join us on November 21 to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Parkinson’s but were afraid to ask. Register for the series here: https://bit.ly/3aFTnkK --- #parkinsons #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsdisease #meetup #community #livewell #series

Make a lasting impact by becoming a monthly donor! By joining the Peloton Club, you’re supporting the Davis Phinney Foundation all year round, helping us deliver trusted resources and life-changing programs to the Parkinson’s community. For a limited-time, new monthly donors will be gifted a Davis Phinney Foundation branded water bottle. Ready to make a difference? Join the Peloton Club by visiting dpf.org/2024donate. Set up your recurring gift by selecting the “Sustaining Gift” option and choosing your gift duration.

In honor of National Caregivers Month, we celebrate the dedication of caregivers nationwide. We're excited to share with you the Parkinson's Care Partner Training, a comprehensive program developed by the Davis Phinney Foundation. This educational series features expert guidance from a movement disorder specialist, clinical social worker, registered dietician, and experienced care partner mentor. You can now watch the opening segment of our first session, part of a complete 10-session recorded series designed specifically for Parkinson's care partners. Watch Here: https://bit.ly/4fJmH5V Following the successful launch in 2023, we're preparing to release new training sessions in early 2025. If you're caring for a family member with Parkinson's, we encourage you to complete the current training program to prepare for the upcoming sessions. Ready to access all sessions? Register here to receive your login credentials: https://bit.ly/4fpRViK

?? New Podcast Episode Alert! ?? Listen here: https://bit.ly/4fAozh0 In this episode, join Heather and Kat as they tackle one of the most challenging aspects of life with Parkinson's – the uncertainty that comes with living with a progressive condition. With humor and honesty, they share personal strategies for finding peace amidst unpredictable symptoms and the uncertainties of life with Parkinson’s. Whether you're living with Parkinson's or supporting someone who is, this episode reminds us that while uncertainty is universal, we don't have to face it alone.

As we mark our 20th anniversary, we are grateful for our community's support, which has transformed lives and brought hope to hundreds of thousands of people living with Parkinson’s. While we celebrate each victory, there’s still more work to do, and we need your help. Your gift today ensures our resources are always provided at no cost to the Parkinson’s community. Give today and double your impact! All donations up to $250,000 will be matched through the end of 2024. https://bit.ly/4fbouAW

If you could use some extra support as a care partner, please join us for our monthly Care Partner Meetup on November 5 at 12 pm MST. Co-founder Connie Carpenter Phinney and Ambassadors and care partners Pat Donahoo and Gail Gitin discuss the concerns, challenges, and questions that many Parkinson’s care partners have today. Register for the meetup here: https://bit.ly/3LDnNRk --- #parkinsons #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsdisease #meetup #carepartner #support #register

Watch our most recent Care Partner Meetup featuring special guests Allan and Tracey Cole, both social workers who bring unique perspectives to the Parkinson's journey. Allan was diagnosed with Parkinson's eight years ago, and together they share their experiences. Watch here: https://bit.ly/3BTorel The conversation covers essential topics including collaborating with physicians and care team members, navigating relationships with family and friends, and addressing common hesitations about seeking additional support from counselors and exercise specialists. ????

Just released today - new insights in this month's Living with Parkinson's Meetup! Watch here: https://bit.ly/40qVvo1 ?? Panelists dive deep into continuous infusion levodopa, treatment choices, and personal perspectives on navigating Parkinson's. From challenging the label of "advanced Parkinson's" to exploring the meaning of success and failure in research, they share candid insights about treatment options and the most meaningful advice they've received about living with this condition.