According to Stan and Ann, one of the most important things you can do if you are living with PD is EXERCISE!! They have both observed the way that it has changed Stan’s physical state as well as his whole mind/body attitude and way of being. And after living with PD for over ten years now, Ann and Stan have also come to realize the necessity of camaraderie and connection. We sure are happy that our PFP family is made up of such wonderful people who are so committed to helping others. Thank you for all that you are to our community, Stan and Ann!

April was Parkinson's Awareness Month. Our goal this year was to build connections and foster conversations among different stakeholders in the Parkinson's community. To achieve this goal, we set out to interview leaders from other ground-breaking non-profits in the Parkinson's sphere. At the same time, we reconnected with our local community in Austin, Texas by resuming many of our in-person fitness classes and hosting our first in-person social event since 2020. As April comes to a close, we are excited to share all that we learned and accomplished during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

We all have little rituals that we sprinkle through our days; whether it be starting the morning with a cup of coffee, or a daily stroll around the block, these rituals that we infuse into our days offer us a sense of calm, routine, and an opportunity to relax and be mindful. But what does being mindful actually mean?

Participant Spotlight: Meet Karon and Chuck.

Are you choosing to bloom?….As some of you know, I left Power for Parkinson's for a bit in hopes to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this summer. I planned for over a year to hike from Mexico to Canada. After 200 miles, my dream disappeared because of…