Wind River Parkinson's Support Group

09/04/2026

SageWest Health Care is once again helping Fremont County residents take a more active role in their health with a new round of Healthy U, a free six-week workshop beginning Thursday, Sept. 10. Healthy U is designed for anyone living with a chronic health condition, as well as those who help care fo...

08/25/2026

Are you worried about falling?

Often a bad fall can change your life and send you to the hospital and/ or nursing home. Attend our meeting on Fall Prevention on Thursday, September 3, at 1 p.m. at the Lander Senior Citizen Center (or via Zoom). Ty Francis from Wind River Physical Therapy will explain reasons for falls and how to prevent them. This will include balance, strength, and vestibular issues such as dizziness that can contribute to falls. He will also demonstrate exercises to improve strength and balance as well as exercises to help with dizziness.

08/22/2026

Since Parkinson's Disease is so difficult to diagnosis, this is important information. I have also read about dogs that can smell Parkinson's Disease! It's a real thing.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FFegs4bM5/

08/14/2026

This is great news!

Paraquat progress! California is moving to phase out paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, after pesticide manufacturers voluntarily canceled product registrations in the state.

According to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the cancellations mean paraquat products will no longer be registered for use in California.

This development is the direct result of renewed regulatory scrutiny in combination with advocacy efforts highlighting the risk paraquat poses to public health, including a strong connection PD.

APDA applauds this progress and will continue to push for more state legislation against paraquat.

To learn more about this exciting progress: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/california-moves-to-phase-out-paraquat/

07/27/2026

The singer-songwriter, 83, has also had surgery to treat basal cell carcinoma on her face, making her “self-conscious about being seen in public,” she said.

07/27/2026

Thanks to Carlie Simon for talking about the debilitating apathy, which is so common with Parkinson's. I also appreciate her for saying she learned to ask for help.

The singer-songwriter, 83, has also had surgery to treat basal cell carcinoma on her face, making her “self-conscious about being seen in public,” she said.

07/26/2026

Thanks to Deana Anderson of Lander who created these stickers to increase awareness of first responders. If there is a fire or a flood, for example, the responders need to know if someone is in a wheelchair, can't hear the alarm, or is bed bound.

07/17/2026

Do you need to get your bathroom modified to make it safer? A ramp to replace the stairs into your home? I recently found out about another organization that can help caregivers and their loved ones to age in place: .

Wyoming Services for Independent Living
1156 South 2nd St.
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4889
https://www.wysil.org

07/08/2026

An important development to follow

A clinical trial testing GT-02287, an oral therapy for preventing the toxic protein clumps that mark Parkinson’s, is expected to start soon.

07/02/2026