Cognitive decline is a symptom of Parkinson’s disease that’s gaining more attention for its impact on quality of life. For Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Joel Mack talks about cognitive issues in Parkinson’s and ways to improve them.
Joel Mack MD is a Psychiatrist with the NW Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers at the Portland VA Medical Center.
Our friend and Program Advisory Council member, Todd Vogt, was highlighted on KGW8. He earned a spot on the 2024 US Paralympic row team Mixed Double Sculls division. The 2024 Paralympic Games will be held in Paris on Sep 8, 2024. Watch party anyone?! Congratulations, Todd!
$455,000 was raised during the 2024 Shake It ‘Til We Make It gala to support our efforts to empower people impacted by Parkinson’s disease to lead active and fulfilling lives. Many thanks to our sponsors, guests, and many other supporters far and wide!
Come meet the BGF staff and others in the Parkinson’s community in Portland, open house style! Join us when you can. Stay for as little or as long as you like from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. We will have food, beverages, and few games to play.
We will also debut a few of our newest community stories with screenings at 5:00pm and 7:00pm if you would like to see them. These are short videos, crafted by PwP and care partners in a storytelling workshop, offering an intimate view into their personal journey with Parkinson’s.
We look forward to seeing you. Be social with us!
CLICK HERE for location details and to register!
Megan Taye shares her story of the positive impact that the Brian Grant Foundation community has had on her life.
One more way BGF acknowledged World Parkinson’s Day on April 11, 2024 was at the Portland Blazers game as the 50/50 raffle beneficiary. Thank you to our wonderful, truly dedicated volunteers who broke this year’s record selling over $17,000 worth of tickets!
Spark the Night is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease. It involves illuminating landmarks, buildings, and iconic landmarks with blue lights on World Parkinson’s Day, April 11, to symbolize unity, support, and visibility for the Parkinson’s community.
Explore your creativity with the PD Avengers “SparkArt” Contest. Share your unique perspective on Parkinson’s and join PD Avengers in raising awareness. Your art could spark meaningful conversations and make a real impact. Show your support for Parkinson’s wellness, advocacy, and research. Click here for a gallery of SparkArt and to learn how to submit your own art before March 31.
Our February Wellness Webcast: How to Get the Best Night’s Sleep with PD, was one of our largest attending webcasts. PD Avengers takes the conversation deeper and recently launched a Sleep Survey, surveying the “Late Evening Effects of Parkinson’s.”
People with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners are encouraged to share their input and experiences around sleep and symptoms that may be more pronounced during the night. Click here to visit their Sleep Survey website and access the survey.
Our Spring Newsletter is Out and Available for Download Below
Our Spring newsletter is now out and available for download in English and Spanish below. In this issue you’ll read stories from Brian and others in our community, tips on sleeping with Parkinson’s, and more.
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If you would like to receive a copy mailed straight to your mailbox, join our mail list. The BGF newsletter is produce twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. send your send us your mailing address to info at Brian grant adore.
Learn about the role of nutrition in maintaining health, common challenges to healthy eating, and meal prep tips for people with Parkinson’s. Webcast presenter Jelena Etemovic, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, will also offer her perspective as a care partner for her father with Parkinson’s.
