Power Over Parkinson's

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Freedom isn't free. Today we honor those who paid the ultimate price. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to Wes on being our May exercise member of the month! #parkinsonsdisease #spotlightmember #heatparkinsons #parkinsonsexercise #poweroverparkinsons

Fore the cause ⛳️ Join us at the 7th Annual Power Over Parkinson’s Golf Tournament for a day of golf, community, and impact - all supporting free programs for people living with Parkinson’s. Grab your crew and help us drive change, one swing at a time. buff.ly/lEpS6cJ

Join us for Parkinson’s Education Day with Dr. Leslie Cloud: she will take you time traveling as she discusses Parkinson's earliest descriptions and discoveries, while heading into the future with pipeline treatments and therapeutics. #ParkinsonsAwareness #RichmondVA

This podcast episode offers valuable insight into how public policy shapes the Parkinson’s community—and what people can do to get involved and make a difference. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share to stay informed and help amplify Parkinson’s advocacy efforts.

In this POP Profiles interview, we talk to Carl Beech, founder of the BeechBand and person living with Parkinson's. BeechBand is a gentle, wrist-worn device designed to support brain learning and nervous system regulation over time.

"We have to be wiser about what we’re exposing ourselves to" PA State Senator Devlin Robinson @SenRobinsonPA highlights a critical gap in our healthcare system: the need for better data. We need to understand the connection between environmental toxins & neurological disorders.

In this very timely episode of the Parkinson’s Policy Podcast, we sit down with Representative Brian Cina, a Vermont legislator and sponsor of the *now passed* bill to ban paraquat, a widely used herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease and other serious health concerns.

What makes POP special? The people we get to support. Thank you Jennifer W for this great testimonial 💪 ❤️

We are excited to welcome Dr. Brent Schlesman to our PWR!Moves on Monday, 5/18. Dr. Schlesman, a DPT, will cover the importance of stretching and mobility training, particularly with individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Our POP Profiles series isn’t just something to watch - it’s something you can take with you. Here at Power Over Parkinson’s, we’ve made the POP Profiles series available as a podcast, so you can listen on the go, wherever life takes you. #PowerOverParkinsons #POPProfiles

Join us for our care partner support group in partnership with the APDA Virginia chapter!

In this episode of the Parkinson’s Policy Podcast, we sit down with Deborah Swerdlow, Associate Vice President of Advocacy & State Policy for the Parkinson’s Foundation, and Ken Chason, a person living with PD & dedicated advocate. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, & share.

Parkinson's Awareness Month may be coming to a close but the work continues. Supporting our community through free & impactful programs is the hallmark of what we do. We are honored to serve & remain steadfast in advocating for those living with Parkinson's & their care partners.

Event Recap: Parkinson’s Education Day Chelsea Duppen, DPT, PhD shared practical strategies on “Learning and Relearning Movement Patterns with Parkinson Disease,” highlighting how targeted movement and exercise can support daily function and quality of life. #PowerOverParkinsons

In this episode of our Parkinson’s Policy Podcast, we sit down with Rep. Hogan of Pennsylvania to discuss HB1135, a bill aimed at prohibiting the use of paraquat. 🎧 Learn how policy, science, and grassroots advocacy come together in the fight against Parkinson’s.

We continue to power over Parkinson's this Parkinson's Awareness Month!

REMINDER! Ready to learn, connect, and feel empowered? Join us for Parkinson’s Education Day with Dr. Leslie Cloud and Chelsea Duppen, DPT, PhD! 🗓️ April 28 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 Libbie Mill Library

Thank you, Rep. Mihalek, for championing legislation that would ban paraquat in PA!

By protecting the Earth, we are protecting ourselves. #earthday2026