Parkinson’s Support of Rock County Wi

Sept 4 Support Group meeting is at Rotary Gardens for a change! Meet inside at 2pm. Caregivers meet in one area, PD folks in another. Afterwards you are free to roam the gardens! Watch for my friends owl right outside the Visitor Center and my cousins Mandela owl further back! Any questions, please contact me!

Our Rock Steady Boxing Olympic medal winners! Ax throwing, Med Ball throws, Bean Bag toss, Hi Knee endurance lifts, etc…

Very interesting article!

The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s She first noticed the scent on her husband. Now her abilities are helping unlock new research in early disease detection.

Some of the pictures from our Annual Parkinsons Family Event at the SkyCarp Stadium! What a wonderful night in so many ways! Bonnie did us proud with that first pitch!

Thank you to Angela Johnson and the APDA for the fun art project for the Parkinsons Support Group!

Thanks to Angela Johnson and the APDA for providing such a fun art project for the Support Group!

Parkinson’s meeting for June! Urban Polling with Joy Cochran.

We lost one of our brave Rock Steady Boxers. Rich “Lefty” Wilson! Together with his wife, Rose, we came to love their fun-loving spirit in our boxing classes! We admired their dedication and obvious love for each other! Rose - we are sorry for your loss! We all miss him!

Here it is for our Support Group participants and boxers!

https://youtu.be/l5yVSsWnHhA?si=qM_HTC9LcFyTEGAU

Keep Moving - Adventures with Parkinson’s disease | Alex Flynn | TEDxPatras What is more uncertain than a health issue? And when uncertainty turns into the certainty of a diagnosis of a “permanent” disease, what happens next? In the ...

Group boxing! We call it “Bar Fight”!

Great article giving you a start into researching what’s needed to keep you healthier in your Parkinson’s journey! Watch for more to help you better understand what HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is and how to utilize it in your exercise routine.

High-intensity Exercise Can Reverse Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s Disease Six months of high-intensity aerobic exercise preserves the dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, a small pilot study finds.

Thank you for your support!

A theme of “I Will Not Quit” and “Growing A Strong Parkinson’s Community” took place in Janesville with motivational fundraiser Scott Rider. Glad the PD community had a chance to meet him and thank you to the WPA and APGA for being in attendance!

Our family was so saddened when Lane’s bakery closed in Madison. But this winter we discovered uncle Mike’s big shop in Green Bay area so I now have my Easter, lemon, blueberry Kringle both totally different but I love them both! Uncle Mike’s was awarded the best cringle in North America!

The Parkinson ’s disease Foundation estimates there are more than 1 million people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year.

You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity being hosted by the Parkinson’s Support of Rock County Wi!
Scott Rider will be in Wisconsin to share his inspiring story.

This event is a fundraiser to support the Parkinson’s Support Groups goals of ongoing education and outreach efforts.

WPA is honored to support this special event being held on April 5th and 6th.

Please see the flyer for RSVP information

Scott Rider Living Life With Parkinson’s

Tim and Paula taking part in the Parkinsons REVOLUTION EVENT at SOL Fitness yesterday! All across the USA individuals coming together virtually to Ride For The Cause! Raising awareness and funds! I heard some muscle groaning while they were dismounting! Great job you two!

I am so excited to bring Scott Rider to Janesville April 5 and 6 for a special Parkinson’s event! Scott will motivate you, warm your heart, give you hope! Since April is National Parkinson’s Awareness month we wanted to offer you and those you would like to invite to hear Scott speak. Join me in bringing that awareness to our area and help grow our Support group both in participants and income so we can broaden our outreach. A big thank you to Oak Park Place for providing the venue for this event. More information coming soon?

Scott Rider Embraces Pickleball As A Means To Manage His Parkinson's Scott Rider will never quit. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's. As an avid runner, he knew he had to find something to keep active. Enter: pickleball — a way...

Bob and Grumpy! The two guys I get to spend every day with at my studio!

Visit the Tallman house  this holiday season and check out our Parkinson’s awareness tree! We are one of 125 trees on display. Check out the other rooms with trees, decorated or waiting to be decorated up. Our tree is covered with Boxing ornaments!

What’s happening at SOL Fitness and Rock Steady Boxing? Hard work and FUN with great people!

A BIG thank you to Oak Park Place for hosting the Car Show as a fundraiser for the Parkinson’s Support Group of Rock County Wi! Thank you to all who attended! Proceeds will go towards strengthening this fantastic community of those with PD, their caregivers and family! If you know of someone with Parkinson’s that needs resources please contact us!

Thank you to Oak Park Place for hosting the Car Show that benefited the Parkinson’s Support Group of Rock County Wi. The donation will go towards strengthening the PD community!

We do more than just box at Rock Steady!

Roscoe YMCA members pedal to ease Parkinson's symptoms ROSCOE -- Chris Christiansen has been part of her stationary cycling class at the Stateline Family YMCA-Roscoe Branch for about 10 years.

So proud of Chris!

Roscoe YMCA members pedal to ease Parkinson's symptoms ROSCOE -- Chris Christiansen has been part of her stationary cycling class at the Stateline Family YMCA-Roscoe Branch for about 10 years.

April 5 Support Group Meeting at 2pm. Oak Park Place. Topics of day- tools and tips for those with PD and working together to learn how to safely assist individuals who have fallen or just having trouble standing.

Mark your calendar! 7th Annual Parkinson's Family Event October 30th, Sunday from 11:30AM - 2:30PM
THE WILD, WILD WEST!
207 N Academy Street, Janesville, WI
For those with PD, Family and caregivers!
WE are so excited with the theme and the location, the food and entertainment and decor! The band will be awesome and there should be some fun door prizes!
As always, the event is free for our PD family! Donations nice but not required!
RSVP Connie Udell at 608-302-7088 or [email protected] by October 20th.