NW Parkinson's Foundation

08/20/2026

Next Thursday, join NWPF and Doreen Nicholas, MS, MHPA/CCC-SLP, on Zoom for a Meet the Expert on the Power of INTENT in Speech and Swallowing. Review the therapy approach and how daily exercise will strengthen the speech and swallowing muscles and facilitate the carryover of using INTENT in everyday conversation.

Sign up today on our website: nwpf.org

08/18/2026

Are you joining us in Bellevue this week? Our lineup looks amazing, with speakers ready to share their expertise, experience, and education. Who are you looking forward to seeing?

You still have time to sign up. This FREE event is open to anyone with or impacted by Parkinson's! Sign up today at nwpf.org.

08/15/2026

Mark your calendars! 📅 We've got a full lineup of free education coming up:

🔹 HOPE Apothecary: CREXONT — Mon, Aug 24 @ 5pm PT
🔹 Meet the Expert: Medicare Update — Wed, Aug 26 @ Noon PT
🔹 Meet the Expert: Doreen Nicholas — Thu, Aug 27 @ 11am PT
🔹 HOPE Apothecary: VYALEV — Wed, Sept 9 @ 5pm PT

All free, all designed to help you and your loved ones navigate Parkinson's with confidence. Registration on our website and grab your spot! nwpf.org

08/12/2026

The countdown is on! Our Bellevue HOPE Conference® is coming up on August 22 at Bellevue College.

A day of education, resources, and connection for people living with Parkinson's and the people who love them. Free to attend, register today at nwpf.org!

We are collecting gift cards, household necessities, and food for the people of Spokane who have lost their homes. Bring those items to check in and help us make a difference to our Spokane neighbors.

08/05/2026

Today is the last day for tickets, and tomorrow is the game day! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to attend a game and support the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation!

We are two weeks out! Don't miss the opportunity to join us at a Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers game on Thursday, August 6th at 1 pm! This game is hosted thanks to Sunrise Senior Living!

Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Sunrisesenior24

08/03/2026

Our hearts are with everyone in the Spokane area right now as wildfires continue to burn close to home. 💜

We want you to know our Spokane-based NWPF team is safe. To protect our community's health and safety, some Spokane Programs might be temporarily paused this week. We will notify the affected groups via email once decisions are finalized.

If you or someone you love has Parkinson's, please be extra mindful of smoke — it can be tough on the lungs. Take care of yourselves, and we'll keep you posted here.

08/01/2026

August is full of fun programs, events, and opportunities to connect! Below are a few highlights!

⚾ Aug 6, 1pm — Mariners vs. Tigers at T-Mobile Park. A great way to enjoy a game while supporting the community! A few highlights:
🧠 Aug 22, 9:30am–2:30pm — HOPE Conference in Bellevue, at Bellevue College Building U. Free event — register at nwpf.org/HOPE2026
💊 Aug 24 — HOPE Apothecary: Crexont with Dr. Jason Aldred. Free webinar — register at the link in our bio
🎤 Aug 27, 11am PT — Meet the Expert: "The Power of INTENT in Speech and Swallowing" with Doreen Nicholas, MS MHPA/CCC-SLP. Free Zoom webinar — register at the link in our bio

Mark your calendars and join us for one (or all four!) — details at nwpf.org.

07/28/2026

Join us tomorrow evening! NWPF and Dr. Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN, Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, from Selkirk Neurology to learn about treating Parkinson’s with CREXONT.

CREXONT is an FDA-approved extended-release capsule combining carbidopa and levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease. By blending immediate-release granules and extended-release pellets, it extends medication duration in the bloodstream, providing more "good on" time with fewer daily doses than traditional formulations.

This is the first of two opportunities to attend (There are 2 opportunities to attend, July 29th and August 24th). Attend one or both. The sessions wiil be the same format/content but may have different Q&A at the end based on attendee questions.

Sing up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FbsENM5SSwKF07BbutUktA #/registrationhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FbsENM5SSwKF07BbutUktA #/registration

07/24/2026

🚨No online support groups until September! 🚨

We value our support groups, but we're pausing for now. Dr. Marci will practice what she preaches by taking a break from support groups until the end of August. Join us again in September, but until then, rest, recover, and support each other! We look forward to seeing you in September! Please note that since this starts today, there will be no Care Partner Support group on July 28th.

07/23/2026

We are two weeks out! Don't miss the opportunity to join us at a Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers game on Thursday, August 6th at 1 pm! This game is hosted thanks to Sunrise Senior Living!

Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Sunrisesenior24