NWLA Parkinson's Resource

10/16/2026

💙 Thank you to Dr. Sarav Daid with LSU Health Shreveport for joining today’s Northwest Louisiana Parkinson’s Resource meeting!

We appreciate you sharing your expertise on constipation management in Parkinson’s disease and helping us better understand a topic that can be difficult to talk about but matters so much to daily life.

Thank you to everyone who attended—our members, care partners, families, and friends. Your presence and support make this community special. It’s always wonderful to come together to learn, connect, and encourage one another!

📸 A few moments from today’s meeting!

10/14/2026

A free event supporting caregivers of people with disabilities, older adults, and others who require care through resources and connections.

10/12/2026

📣 Join us for our October meeting!

Northwest Louisiana Parkinson’s Resource welcomes Dr. Sarav Daid gastroenterology, for a discussion about digestive health and Parkinson’s disease.

🗓 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 1–2 PM
📍 Willis-Knighton Eye Institute auditorium, first floor, off Albert Bicknell Road

People living with Parkinson’s, care partners, family members, and friends are welcome! Come learn, ask questions, and connect with others in our community.

💙 Free to attend. Complimentary snacks and refreshments provided.

We look forward to seeing you! Please share to help spread the word.

10/09/2026

🧠 Encouraging news in Parkinson’s research!

An investigational once-daily pill called solengepras (CVN424) has shown positive results in a Phase 3 clinical trial. It works through a different brain pathway than medications that directly target dopamine.

People taking the studied dose experienced about 37 fewer minutes of daily OFF time compared with placebo, along with more ON time without troublesome dyskinesia. OFF time is when medication benefits fade and symptoms return.

That may sound like a small amount, but extra time moving more comfortably can matter in everyday life. 💙

Solengepras is not yet FDA-approved. These are early reported results, and full data and FDA review are still needed. The study supports potential symptom relief; it does not establish a cure or slower disease progression.

We’ll continue following this research and sharing updates with our Northwest Louisiana Parkinson’s community!

09/24/2026

09/19/2026

https://www.strive.group/

StrivePD is a free Parkinson’s care companion app. Turn your symptoms, medications and activity into meaningful insights so you can better understand your Parkinson’s and your care.

09/18/2026

What an incredible turnout for today’s Northwest Louisiana Parkinson’s Resource meeting! 💙

A special thank-you to Dr. Pinkston for an informative and heartfelt presentation on “Emotional Survival: Finding Pieces of Peace.” Living with Parkinson’s affects so much more than movement, and today’s discussion reminded us how important emotional health, connection, and support truly are.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to make this community so special. We are stronger together! 🩵

09/16/2026

🌷 Join us this Friday! 🌷

The Northwest Louisiana Parkinson’s Resource group will meet this Friday, September 18, at 1:00 PM.

📍 Willis-Knighton Eye Institute
2611 Greenwood Road
First-floor auditorium
Entrance located off Albert L. Bicknell Drive

We are excited to welcome Dr. James Pinkston, neuropsychologist, as our guest speaker. Light snacks will be provided.

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 💙