Parkinson Association of Central Florida

2024 Tee Off for Parkinson - https://www.parkinsoncf.org/2024-tee-off-for-parkinson
Join us for the 3rd Annual Tee Off for Parkinson on Monday, September 23, 2024, and golf for good! Do what you love and help to raise money to support our local Parkinson Community live their best life. Tee Off for Parkinson presented by John Craig Clothier.
Sponsorship Opportunities available now!

Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts. Happy Birthday America!

PACF Parkinson Awareness Month! - Register today for the 2nd Annual AdventHealth PD symposium, to be held this Friday, April 19th at the Center for Health and Wellbeing in Winter Park. This is a FREE educational program from 10am to 3pm and includes Lunch! Come, ask questions, get answers! To Register: https://forms.office.com/r/cYg05JqQc3

John PACF Board Member, Anissa Mitchell on the discussion panel for this free movie screening of Matter of Mind: My Parkinson's! Tuesday, April 9th from 6pm to 8pm at the Winter Park Library.

Matter of Mind: My Parkinson's - Free Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Screening | Humanitix FREE preview screening of “Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s” followed by a community discussion.

Walk for Parkinson TODAY at 8am
April 6, 2024
Cranes Roost Park
274 Cranes Roost Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Walk for Parkinson! See you Tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Saturday, April 6th at Cranes Roost Park for our annual WALK FOR PARKINSON 2024!
Haven't registeredd? Its OK - register now and come on down! REGISTER: http://support.parkinsoncf.org/site/TR?fr_id=1111&pg=entry

2024 Walk for Parkinson - Countdown! ...3 days to go! - Don't delay, Register today!
Gather your friends, family and coworkers, and join us for the
2024 WALK FOR PARKINSON!
Saturday, April 6, 2024
from 8:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
REGISTER: https://www.parkinsoncf.org/2024-walk-for-parkinson

Join the Walk for Parkinson! - Just 5 days until the Walk for Parkinson! Come out and join the largest gathering in Central Florida for people with Parkinson’s, their care partners, friends and families!
Saturday, April 6, 2024
from 8:00am to Noon
Cranes Roost Park
REGISTER: http://support.parkinsoncf.org/site/TR?fr_id=1111&pg=entry

Wishing you a Happy Easter Sunday!

2024 Walk for Parkinson - 1 Week Away! - Walk with us to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and raise funds to support local Parkinson Programs, Education, Exercise and Research! REGISTER: https://www.parkinsoncf.org/2024-walk-for-parkinson

2024 Walk for Parkinson Please join us on Saturday, April 6 for the 10th Annual WALK FOR PARKINSON as we raise awareness and funds to support community programs, education, and research to find a cure. A brighter future is on the horizon for Parkinson's.

Countdown Alert: 2 Weeks to the Walk for Parkinson! We need your help to reach our goal! Rally your friends and family - REGISTER to Walk for Parkinson at https://www.parkinsoncf.org/2024-walk-for-parkinson

2024 Walk for Parkinson Please join us on Saturday, April 6 for the 10th Annual WALK FOR PARKINSON as we raise awareness and funds to support community programs, education, and research to find a cure. A brighter future is on the horizon for Parkinson's.

CANCELLED: PACF Parkinson Education Series - Cooking for PD - Apologies to all who registered, this nutrition program has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

CANCELLED: PACF Parkinson Education Series - Cooking for PD - Join Drs. Lotia and Reddy from AdventHealth NeuroScience Institute as they prepare a delicious and nutritious meal while answering your questions about PD!

Just 3 weeks until the Walk for Parkinson! Now is the time to create a team, join a team or register as an individual. REGISTER NOW: https://www.parkinsoncf.org/2024-walk-for-parkinson

2024 Walk for Parkinson Please join us on Saturday, April 6 for the 10th Annual WALK FOR PARKINSON as we raise awareness and funds to support community programs, education, and research to find a cure. A brighter future is on the horizon for Parkinson's.

Won't you join us?! For the 10th Annual Walk for Parkinson on April 6th at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs as we raise awareness and funds to support local Parkinson education, exercise and research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease! https://www.parkinsoncf.org/2024-walk-for-parkinson

Tune in tomorrow at 8:35am to WDBO 107.3 FM and AM 580 as PACF Board Member and ambassador John Gabriel, of the Orlando Magic, talks with host Scott Anez about the upcoming Walk for Parkinson’s on April 6. Learn how you can walk and/or support. Stream on the WDBO App or WDBO.com

This year’s event is a special tribute to Rita Bornstein, past president at Rollins College and PACF board member who passed away earlier this year.

2024 Walk for Parkinson - Volunteers Needed! Saturday, APRIL 6, 2024 Do you know a High School or College student who needs community service hours? They can volunteer at the Walk and earn Community Service credits! call or email for more info: 321-348-7223 or [email protected]

2024 Walk for Parkinson! April 6th at Cranes Roost - walk with hundreds of supporters who share a common goal to help beat Parkinson's. REGISTER: http://support.parkinsoncf.org/site/TR?fr_id=1111&pg=entry

2024 Walk for Parkinson! Who are you cheering for? While you are cheering for your favorite NFL team with your family and friends today - recruit them to join your team or they can register as an individual for the 2024 Walk for Parkinson. It's easy - visit our website to sign up! https://www.parkinsoncf.org/2024-walk-for-parkinson

Until they do, it's up to you to speak up and be an advocate for you or your loved ones care for timely medication delivery while hospitalized.

Updating Hospital Policies to Improve Inpatient Care for Patients With Parkinson Disease Hospital pharmacists can play an important role in advocating for, designing, and implementing various policies to optimize care.

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What next in Parkinson's disease? More than 200 years since the publication of James Parkinson's An Essay on the Shaking Palsy (1817), many uncertainties regarding the progressive neurological disorder now known by his name remain. This issue of The Lancet carries our first-ever Series dedicated to Parkinson's disease, which include...

Based on the data, the researchers concluded that acupuncture improves sleep quality for Parkinson’s disease patients and may improve psychological and behavioral conditions as well.

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A look back at medical advances in Parkinson's Disease treatments in 2023.

Parkinson's Disease Highlights 2023 Neurologists Kathrin LaFaver and Alberto Espay review the top Parkinson's disease research in 2023, including biomarkers and what the data on GLP-1 receptor ...

If you don’t currently have an exercise or physical activity routine, you may want to talk with your doctor about adding physical therapy to your treatment plan.

What to Know About Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease physical therapy may involve strength, balance, and flexibility training. Learn more about benefits and other considerations.

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In this audio from the Michael J Fox Foundation listen as experts discuss strategies for making exercise a meaningful part of your life.

New Year, New Moves! Explore Exercise for Life with Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) We know exercise is important for people with Parkinson’s. Once you’ve decided to move more, what next? In this audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar, our experts discuss strategies for making exercise a meaningful part of your life. They present ways to make time for exercise and to make the m...