Power for Parkinsons

10/14/2026

Last week we had the opportunity to speak with Award Winning Parkinson’s Advocate Bryce Perry on our Powerful People Podcast. We loved having such a candid and informative conversation about Bryce’s experiences and motivation.

🔗You can watch the full interview here on the Power for Parkinson’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/uJKdgViwz3w

10/13/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 24th at 10 AM to create your own masterpiece inspired by incredible Hispanic and Latino artists like Frida Kahlo, Carmen Lomas Garza, and Salvador Dalí.

This free hands-on art workshop will be led by students from UT's TX MedstART organization at PFP's main office in Austin (5555 N Lamar Blvd, Ste. C109). The students will help you conceptualize and create your own artwork, with a Halloween twist. 🎃

All materials will be provided! We have watercolors, colored pencils, markers, construction paper, and more to help you bring your work to life.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Bring your family and friends along! No artistic talent or experience is required, AND we'll have Halloween treats for you to enjoy!

To RSVP, go to https://partiful.com/e/5x1MozlwncwxWhkPm6lU?c=_OfvTVTU

10/13/2026

A new study published last week in Neurology found that movement slowed Parkinson’s progression, with patients who exercised showing slower declines in movement and cognition. During the study, researchers tracked 300 people with Parkinson’s over up to seven years and found that higher levels of physical activity were associated with slower cognitive and motor progression in PD. You can read the study here: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000218682

This is part of a growing body of evidence showing that exercise is an essential medicine for people with Parkinson's, but for many, starting an exercise routine is easier said than done, especially when Parkinson's symptoms can make exercise more challenging. If you're not sure where to start, we encourage you to try out our free introductory symptom-focused exercise program here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0i-84EiQ2WvddVT4Hk9F227

Background and ObjectivesEvidence for the effect of physical activity on disease progression in Parkinson disease (PD) remains limited. We aimed to examine whether physical activity is associated with the rate of motor and cognitive progression in PD and ...

10/12/2026

Power for Parkinson's is BACK with new free classes all week long! Join us Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET) for fun new exercise classes on YouTube.

Here's what we have planned:
🦆 Monday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)
Brain & Body with Polly
Join here:https://youtu.be/H1IhiX9BKiI

🦆 Tuesday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)
Move & Shout with Lauren
Join here: https://youtu.be/wMeRmtyeIgI

🦆 Wednesday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)
Move & Shout with Lola
Join here: youtube.com/

🦆 Friday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)
Standing Cardio & Cognition with Lauren
Join here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0i0rXjeXIxv_YdoBAVdSZvn

10/06/2026

Today’s Move & Shout class is all about amplifying our voices and movements.
Many people with Parkinson’s find that their voices are becoming softer and their movements smaller. This exercise sequence aims to push back on that by reinforcing large movements and loud voices.
You can try this full workout now on YouTube at youtu.be/vTDNrvsovf4 🔗

10/05/2026

Power for Parkinson's is BACK with new free classes all week long on YouTube! Join us Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET) on YouTube for fun new exercise classes, and Thursday at 1:30 PM CT (11:30 AM PT, 12:30 PM MT, 2:30 PM ET) for a special interview with award-winning Parkinson's Advocate Bryce Perry

Here's what we have planned:
👻 Monday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)
Brain & Body with Polly
Join here: https://youtu.be/9lwV0MU2ayc?si=He30NQUluEzcec4E

👻 Tuesday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)
Move & Shout with Lauren
Join here: https://youtu.be/vTDNrvsovf4?si=PDtjyXHQbuZZqxO-

👻 Wednesday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)
Move & Shout with Lola
Join here: youtube.com/

👻 Thursday at 1:30 PM CT (11:30 AM PT, 12:30 PM MT, 2:30 PM ET)
Powerful People Interview with Bryce Perry
Join here: https://youtube.com/live/uJKdgViwz3w?feature=share

👻 Friday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET, 5 PM BST)
Standing Cardio & Cognition with Lauren
Join here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0i0rXjeXIxv_YdoBAVdSZvn

Happy exercising!

10/02/2026

Next Thursday at 1:30 PM CT, we'll be getting real about Parkinson's LIVE on YouTube with award-winning Parkinson's advocate, Keynote Speaker, Community Builder, and Doing Life Today founder Bryce Perry.

Bryce is dedicated to changing how people withParkinson'ss connect and find support. Diagnosed with young-onsetParkinson'ss in 2010 at age 40, Bryce brought 15 years of corporate operations leadership experience into his work as a full-time advocate.

He is the founder of Doing Life Today, a global platform forParkinson'ss education and community. Through The Club, its interactive community hub, and his award-winning podcast, Living with Parkinson's: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, Bryce brings honest storytelling, practical tools, and a healthy dose of humor to people with Parkinson's and their care partners.

We're excited to learn more about Bryce and his work next Thursday! Go to youtube.com/powerforparkinsons/live to join in on the conversation and share any questions or comments you might have for Bryce!

10/01/2026

Support Power for Parkinson's and the Michael J. Fox Foundation when you attend this lovely evening in the Texas Hill Country, featuring a performance by S. Carey of Bon Iver.

When: Friday, October 16th. Doors open at 6 PM, and the show begins at 8 PM
Where: In Spicewood, TX, at Dr. Ryan Casey's farm along the Pedernales River
What: S. Carey of Bon Iver performing a full-band set at Dr. Ryan Casey's farm. The design brings the outdoors inside: trees, vines, Edison lights, campfires, and lit trails. Doors open at 6:00 PM so you can explore the grounds before the 8:00 PM show. Food is catered on site.

Tickets are limited, so get yours today! All proceeds support Power for Parkinson's and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Your ticket confirmation will include the address and arrival details.

Go to ticketfairy.com/event/s-carey to learn more and purchase a ticket.

09/29/2026

You're invited! Join us for this FREE 3-week Tango Workshop for people with Parkinson's and their care partners.

Tango has been shown to improve motor function, balance, and coordination, so let's dance! This 3-week workshop, led by our friends at Esquina Tango, is a great way to have fun, learn a new skill, and improve your Parkinson's symptoms. No tango experience or talent is needed! This workshop is for all levels!

Friends and family are welcome to join in on the fun, but we will also have plenty of volunteers excited to dance with you, so there's no need to bring a partner.

Where: The PFP World Headquarters (5555 N Lamar Blvd Ste. C109, Austin, TX 78751
When: Friday, October 16, 23, and 30 at 11 AM
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En español: ¡Les invitamos a nuestro taller gratuito de tango para personas con Parkinson y sus cuidadores!

Se ha demostrado que el tango mejora la función motora, el equilibrio y la coordinación, ¡así que a bailar! Este taller de 3 días, uno por semana y dirigido por Esquina Tango, es una gran oportunidad para divertirse y aprender algo nuevo mientras alivia sus síntomas. ¡No se necesita experiencia previa en tango!

Fechas: viernes 16, 23 y 30 de octubre
Hora: 11:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
Lugar: 5555 N Lamar Blvd. Ste. C109, Austin, TX 78751

09/29/2026

Did you know that Lauren never repeats a pattern?
This pattern exercise from yesterday’s Move & Shout class is a real challenge! Exercises like these are designed to challenge your brain, improving memory, multitasking and coordination.

For more fun, Parkinson’s symptom focused exercises, check out our full workouts at YouTube.com/powerforparkinsons.