The Play, Move, and Create Workshop Series
The Play, Move, and Create Workshop Series, supported by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation, is a music, dance, and art program designed for people with Parkinson’s and care partners. […]
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
by Jessica Buss, Marketing Coordinator April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month because it is the birth month of James Parkinson. He was the London physician who published “An Essay on the […]
Do I Really Have a Problem?
by Dave Ciaccio, Board Chair As I write this, the Russian military continues to impose unimaginable hardships on the people of Ukraine. Some trek through subfreezing temperatures looking for refuge, others […]
Brutal Facts
by Dave Ciaccio, Board Chair There are moments in daily life with Parkinson’s where we confront the brutal facts of our disease. I was faced with one this month in a […]
Reach Out in 2022
by Dave Ciaccio, Board Chair A new year brings many hopes, concerns, wishes, and worries. We set goals and vow to do better. We resolve to lose those extra pounds or […]
Increase Your Being
December 2, 2021 by Dave Ciaccio, Board Chair Year-end. A time for reflection. A time to prepare for a new beginning. I don’t know about you, but I often get to […]
Listen to Your Trainer
by Dave Ciaccio, Board Chair I recently watched the PBS series on Muhammad Ali directed by Ken Burns. As always, Burns created a moving story about ‘The Greatest’ heavyweight boxer […]
Parkinson’s Nebraska presents: The NET Connects program
Parkinson’s Nebraska is proud to announce The NET Connects program, supported by a grant from the Davis Phinney Foundation. The Net Connects program is a part of the effort to make Parkinson’s education more accessible in Nebraska. The program is in partnership […]
Just Do It
by Dave Ciaccio, Board Chair Launched in 1988, the Nike “Just Do It” campaign featured athletes talking about their accomplishments and the emotions they feel as they compete. The tagline suggested […]
Pins for Parkinson’s Summary
Thank you all so much for attending our first annual Pins for Parkinson’s event this past Saturday, August 7th at Maplewood Lanes! This was our first go-round at organizing this […]