Power for Parkinsons

06/22/2026

It's Practice Week!

Practice makes better! The first time you try our workouts, they may seem very challenging, but they can become easier over time with some practice. That's why Power for Parkinson's is dedicating the last week of every month to practicing our favorite workouts from the previous weeks. Here are our favorite classes from June. We hope you will give them a try, and if you are trying them for a second time, let us know in the comments if they have become easier or more fun!

Go to bit.ly/PracticePFP to try out the classes! 🔗

06/17/2026

In 2013, Dr. Nina Mosier and Susan Stahl founded Power for Parkinson’s in honor of their fathers, two kind and compassionate men living with Parkinson’s.

With Father’s Day just a few days away, we are reminded of Nina and Susan’s work to create something that would help people like their fathers live better lives with Parkinson’s, and we are inspired to see so many other organizations and businesses with the same intention. With this in mind, we created this list of thoughtful gifts you could give your dad with Parkinson’s this Father’s Day.

Go to powerforparkinsons.org/blog/fathersday to read our gift guide.

06/17/2026

La semana pasada el equipo de PfP viajó a Phoenix, Arizona, para participar en el Congreso Mundial de Parkinson. Fue una gran oportunidad para conectar con nuestra comunidad hispana y fortalecer nuevos lazos que nos permitirán seguir colaborando y aportando recursos para esta hermosa comunidad.

Gracias a todas las personas que se acercaron a saludarnos, compartieron con nosotros y participaron en la clase especial en español con Lola. Es un honor ser parte de esta comunidad y continuar avanzando juntos, siempre en movimiento.
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Last month’s World Parkinson Congress was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Hispanic Parkinson’s community and strengthen ties that will allow us to continue providing resources for this beautiful community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, shared with us, and participated in the special class in Spanish with Lola. It is an honor to be part of this community and to keep moving forward together.

06/16/2026

Join us Saturday, July 11th for the BEST dance party of the year!

We’ll kick things off at 3 p.m. with a Texas two step class geared toward people with Parkinson’s taught by Wyatt from Hill Country Two-Step. Then, from 4-6 p.m. Croy & the Boys will perform live while we show off the dance moves we learned!

Caregivers, family, and friends are invited, but our volunteers and staff members are also happy to dance with you, so no dance partner is needed.

Go to powerforparkinsons.org/events/twostep to RSVP 🤠

06/15/2026

It's pouring down rain here in Austin, Texas, but that won't stop us from exercising! If you're stuck inside today, try out one of our free exercise classes on YouTube! 🌧️

Join us Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST), on YouTube for five FANTASTIC new symptom-focused classes! If you can't make it to class during these premieres, don't worry! These classes will remain on YouTube for you to try anytime.

Here's what we have planned:

🌷 Monday at 11 AM CT
Brain & Body with Polly
Join at https://youtu.be/3rX_DoI6-3Q

🌷 Tuesday at 11 AM CT
Move & Shout with Lauren
Join at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0hvpjP2ghAO3bFuyscZYBoE

🌷Wednesday at 11 AM CT
PFP en Español con Lola
Join at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPUynv3nsKG8CSiBIuCBYnv3mKGLyFd2

🌷 Friday at 11 AM CT
Standing Cardio & Cognition with Lauren
Join at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0i0rXjeXIxv_YdoBAVdSZvnlist=PL5jg5UxfmH0i0rXjeXIxv_YdoBAVdSZvn

06/12/2026

Last week, Power for Parkinson's Lead Instructor Lauren Lewis and Power for Parkinson's participant Jim Kreisel spoke to Mike Roth on the Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted podcast! It was wonderful to hear from these two powerful PFP community members about how exercising with Power for Parkinson's has changed their lives. We are grateful to Mike Roth for highlighting our organization on his podcast and helping to spread the word about the importance of exercise for people with PD. Listen to the podcast here:

Power for Parkinson’s: Jim Kreisel’s Diagnosis and Exercise Support with Instructor Lauren LewisSeason eight of Villages Vitality Life features host Mike Roth interviewing Jim Kreisel, a 77-year-old retired Austin psychiatrist diagnosed with Parki...

06/11/2026

Update: This event is at capacity! ⚠️ We will share a recording afterward so that everyone can join in on the fun!

Join Power for Parkinson's on Zoom for this fun drumming class taught by PFP Video Production Coordinator Josh Mosier, an experienced music teacher and musician.

Where: Online!
When: 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)

This fun and effective virtual drumming class is designed to improve coordination, speed and cognition. Join us for a fantastic brain-body workout PLUS the opportunity to get to know the PFP community on a more personal level.

No drumsticks or special equipment needed!

Go to www.powerforparkinsons.org/events/drum RSVP 🥁

06/08/2026

Join us this week on YouTube for three new FREE Parkinson's symptom-focused workouts. Exercise with the PFP team in real time at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST) on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, or take the classes anytime after they premiere. They will stay up on YouTube forever!

Here's what we have planned this week:

🌻 Monday at 11 AM CT
Brain & Body with Polly
Join at https://youtu.be/sbvmgG8ze9g

🌻Tuesday at 11 AM CT
Move & Shout with Lauren
Join at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0hvpjP2ghAO3bFuyscZYBoE

🌻Friday at 11 AM CT
Standing Cardio & Cognition
Join at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0i0rXjeXIxv_YdoBAVdSZvn

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

We are happy to celebrate the incredible diversity of our community this month and every month! To all LGBTQIA+ community members around the globe, we support you and stand with you.

We would like to take some time this month to acknowledge and address the barriers that many members of the LGBTQIA+ community may encounter while seeking Parkinson’s health care and support. Stigma and discrimination against people in the LGBTQIA+ community is an ongoing issue and commonly hinders people in the community from seeking care for health issues, including Parkinson’s. This can delay Parkinson’s diagnosis and treatment and has contributed to the under-representation of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Parkinson’s research.

Throughout the month we will be highlighting helpful resources that empower people with PD in the LGBTQIA+ community, so stay tuned!