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Presentation: “Parkinson Voice Project: Introducing the “SPEAK OUT!” Program” Presenter: Hilary Byatt Content: The presentation provided information on the “SPEAK OUT!” Program for people with Parkinson’s (PWP) to regain and maintain their voice and minimize any swallowing issues. The presenter had the group perform some of the exercises that are part of the program. Contact...

Presentation: “The Ribbon of Road Ahead: One Woman’s Remarkable Journey with Parkinson’s Disease” Presenter: Carol Clupny Content: A fireside chat with author Carol Clupny. Carol discusses her life with Parkinson’s disease and her novel: “The Ribbon of Road Ahead: One Woman’s Remarkable Journey with Parkinson’s Disease” Contact Information: Bio:

Parkinson’s – Discussion Group and Education Series January 4, 2023 Open Discussion One of the participants was having some difficulty swallowing. He developed pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital. He is working with a speech therapist and will share some of the exercises he has been doing. Patrick will review them and share the...

Parkinson’s – Discussion Group and Education Series Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 1:00 pm (PT) Natalle Neri presented “The Voice & Swallowing: Exercises to Stay Loud, Healthy, and Strong” Ms. Neri, MS CCC-SLP, a Speech Language Pathologist, provided a great deal of information for PWP regarding difficulties with speaking, chewing, swallowing, and choking. She had...

Open Discussion Patrick started the discussion by espousing the great attributes of his ColPak large ice pack. And the many virtues of icing itself. Ice packs are the duct tape (gray tape) of the injury world. Click Here for ColPac Ice Pack by Chattanooga The group also discussed Covid-19 and its impact on PD symptoms....