APDA eNewsletter -- March 2010

[rayilynlee <rayilynlee@xxxxxxx>]

has a good article on exercise

Ray
Rayilyn Brown
Past Director AZNPF
Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation



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            Spring is just around the corner.  It's time to get outside =
and get some fresh air!  And APDA has some great ideas on how people =
living with Parkinson's can get some exercise this spring!


            A brutal winter battered much of the country.  Many suffer =
from cabin fever.  And those living with the impact of Parkinson's may =
find it especially hard to get enough exercise when footing is slippery =
and days are short.

            But exercise is crucial in the fight against the progression =
of Parkinson's.  And so is the research you'll help advance as you =
exercise your power against this disease with a generous gift to the =
American Parkinsons Disease Association.

            Bringing Spring to the Steps of Those Living with =
Parkinson's,




            Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E.
            President
            American Parkinson Disease Association

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            Parkinson's Causes Breakdown in Nerve Cell Communications=20

            Potential breakthrough! A new study by The Montreal =
Neurological Institute at McGill University discovered a molecular link =
between Parkinson's disease and defects in the ability of nerve cells to =
communicate with each other.  This discovery could lead to innovative =
new therapeutic strategies.


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            People Living With Parkinson's More Agile With Wii Exercise


            After eight weeks of playing with Nintendo Wii for an hour =
several times a week, people with Parkinson's showed decreased =
depression and increased agility.  Study participants at the Medical =
College of Georgia improved hand-to-eye coordination and sequenced =
movements.  Read more here.


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            Glasses Help Make Walking Easier


            Working with electrical engineers, a podiatrist designed =
special glasses to help those living with Parkinson's walk with ease.  =
The retired podiatrist, himself diagnosed with the disease, had an idea =
to help regain his mobility and prevent falls while walking.


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            New Insole Keeps People on Their Feet


            A new insole design featuring a raised ridge around the edge =
helps older people -- and people living with Parkinson's -- to avoid =
falls and resulting injuries.  The SoleSensor insole enhances balance by =
increasing the sensory information the foot sends to the brain with =
every step.


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            Join us for the 16th Parkinson's Unity Walk!


            Come and join thousands of people during Parkinson's =
Awareness Month on Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Manhattan's beautiful =
Central Park for the 16th Parkinson's Unity Walk.  Visit the event =
website for more details!=20

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            Help Hope Spring to Life




            Through your partnership, the whole APDA family makes hope =
spring to life in the hearts of people who live with the challenges of =
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            Please make that hope bloom with your gift of $25, $35, $50 =
or even more today!



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            Be Active!
            Get FREE exercise programs and other valuable information =
for people living with Parkinson's disease from our Web site today!




            Download your FREE information here, today!


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            Have a question about Parkinson's disease?  Not sure who to =
ask?  Visit our Web site today and submit your question, we'll get back =
to you as soon as we can!



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            Help "Ease the Burden - Find a Cure" for those living with =
Parkinson's disease, today!


            Your gift to APDA is tax deductible to the extent allowed by =
law.

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