Announcements
Last updated on April 9, 2024.
- Update from Parkinson’s Foundation
There is some exciting news about a new drug being developed to slow or possibly stop the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. Here is the link: https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/parkinsons-virtual-biotech. Read down to where it says “clinical trials” and then click on Project Ambroxol.
- Grieving the Recent Death of A Loved One
This group program is for those who have experienced recent deaths of family, friends, or colleagues.
The program is sponsored by The Memory Care Alliance. It is free-of-charge and is facilitated by Eileen Joyce, Hudson Institute Certified Coach and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist with 25 years of experience.
In these six Fridays you’ll have the opportunity to talk about your loved one and how you’re dealing with the challenges and grief of your loss.
We’ll cover:
- The myths of grief, loss, and healing
- Helpful ways to heal your broken heart
- How unresolved grief affects the capacity for happiness
- Creating resilience even in times of greatest challenges
Attending all 6 weeks is recommended but not required. Please contact Eileen to reserve your place: email or call .
- Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers starts 5/19/2026
- Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has designated April, 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month throughout the state of New Mexico.
- Santa Fe Moving Day: May 2, 2026Moving Day Santa Fe
Place: The Montecito of Santa Fe 500 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87505
Time: May 2 @ 9:00 am – May 2 @ 12:00 pm
Register or donate today!: https://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-santa-fe/
Moving day is a national fund-raising event for the Parkinson's Foundation. This year our goal is to raise $60,000 and have over 15 teams.
- How to Build Strength and Resilience … while living with chronic, progressive illness
This educational, supportive, and action-oriented program is for people with Parkinson’s Disease or dementia and their caring partners. Whether you have the diagnosis or are the partner/helper, you each have unique losses—physically, mentally, and emotionally. With the right tools and support, you can build the strength to bounce back from setbacks and create more balance and well-being in your daily life.
Richard Houston, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Educator, along with Eileen Joyce, Certified Coach/Grief Recovery Specialist, have developed this program. It is sponsored POP Santa Fe and the Memory Care Alliance, and therefore free of charge to participants.
Please contact Eileen to reserve your place as space is limited: email or call 505.428.0670.
- Senior Day at the NM State Capitol
Senior Day at the NM State Capitol is now happening on February 13, 2026. You can learn more and RSVP at 2026 Senior Day at the State Capitol.
- World Parkinson Conference 2026
The World Parkinson Congress is in Phoenix this year!
Early bird registration is open for the 7th World Parkinson Congress, May 24-27, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. Early Registration ends January 15!
- Finding Parkinson’s – Doing Battle with My Brain
Exploring the Power of Art and Expression in the Face of Parkinson’s Disease
September 5 through September 14, 2025
The Finding Parkinson’s exhibit and events highlighted the importance of creativity and movement in managing the physical and psychological effects of PD by promoting emotional well-being, cognitive function, and social connections.
This special community exhibit featured the artwork of C. David Thomas, an accomplished Boston-based artist living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) from his exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam war. Mr. Thomas explores the neurology of PD through his art, which superimposes facial images over his MRI brain scans and lithograph prints.
The exhibit was accompanied by two panel discussions:
- Neuroscience, Art, and Parkinson’s, September 6, 3pm, NM School for the Arts Read more…
- Art and Movement, September 13, 3pm, NM School for the Arts Read more…
The videos of both panels, along with a third video featuring C. David Thomas have now been posted on Youtube. View on YouTube.
- Aging and Parkinson’s Study
Mind Research Network
The Mind Research Network is currently recruiting for their aging study and looking for patients with Parkinson’s or Lewy Body Dementia. You can email AgingStudy@mrn.org for more information.
The Mind Research Network is a non-profit partnership committed to
expanding neuroscience research by discovering new ways to understand
human behavior, as well as to prevent, treat and cure brain disorders
and mental illness. Based in Albuquerque, NM, MRN consists of scientists
located at universities, national laboratories and research centers
around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence
as an integral element of neuroscience investigation.