Announcements
Last updated on April 9, 2024.
- Finding Parkinson’s – Doing Battle with My Brainby Bob
Exploring the Power of Art and Expression in the Face of Parkinson’s Disease
September 5 through September 14, 2025
The Finding Parkinson’s exhibit and events highlighted the importance of creativity and movement in managing the physical and psychological effects of PD by promoting emotional well-being, cognitive function, and social connections.
This special community exhibit featured the artwork of C. David Thomas, an accomplished Boston-based artist living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) from his exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam war. Mr. Thomas explores the neurology of PD through his art, which superimposes facial images over his MRI brain scans and lithograph prints.
The exhibit was accompanied by two panel discussions:
- Neuroscience, Art, and Parkinson’s, September 6, 3pm, NM School for the Arts Read more…
- Art and Movement, September 13, 3pm, NM School for the Arts Read more…
The videos of both panels, along with a third video featuring C. David Thomas have now been posted on Youtube. View on YouTube.
- Aging and Parkinson’s Studyby Bob
Mind Research Network
The Mind Research Network is currently recruiting for their aging study and looking for patients with Parkinson’s or Lewy Body Dementia. You can email for more information.
The Mind Research Network is a non-profit partnership committed to
expanding neuroscience research by discovering new ways to understand
human behavior, as well as to prevent, treat and cure brain disorders
and mental illness. Based in Albuquerque, NM, MRN consists of scientists
located at universities, national laboratories and research centers
around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence
as an integral element of neuroscience investigation. - Grieving the Death of A Loved Oneby BobMemory Care Alliance
Support and Action 6-Week Program
Friday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
October 17 – November 21, 2025
In-person
Memory Care Alliance Office
1541 S. Francis Dr. Santa FeThis group program is for those who have experienced recent deaths of family, friends, or colleagues. It is free-of-charge and is facilitated by Eileen Joyce, Certified Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist with 25 years of experience. The group is sponsored by the Memory Care Alliance and is free of charge to participants.
The purpose of this program is to learn and share in a confidential setting. Each week we will discuss grief and loss and how they affect daily life and relationships.
Meetings over the six weeks will cover:
- Losses and how we deal with them
- The myths about grief, loss, and healing
- How unresolved grief affects our capacity for happiness
- Creating resilience even in times of greatest challenges
Please contact Eileen to reserve your place: email or call .
Download the full flyer:
- Stress-Busting Class starting 1/6/2026by Bob
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- New Mexico Conference on Agingby Bob
Registration is now open for the 2025 New Mexico Conference on Aging. The conference will be held on September 23-25, 2025, in Glorieta. Shuttles will be available. The flyer below provides more details. Respite care will be available on request.
- Stress-Busting: Next Class Starts Tuesday, September 16by Bob
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- Santa Fe Elder Care Networkby Bob
The most recent public directory for the Eldercare Network is now available.
- Canceled: June 2025 Care Partners Gatheringby Bob
The Care Partners gathering on June 4 will not be held. We’ll resume the gatherings on July 2, 2025 at 2pm.
To be invited to the Zoom gathering, you must sign up for our Care Partners mailing list. The access link to the call is sent out 24 hours before the meeting. Be sure to select the “Care Partners” option if you want to hear about Care Partner’s Calls.
The Zoom platform is graciously provided by the Parkinson and Movement Disorder Alliance.
- Strategies for Meaningful Health Care Visitsby Bob
We’ve talked a lot in the past year about how to best use your health care visits, and this week the Parkinson’s Foundation is hosting a webinar on just this topic. It’s this Wednesday at 11am Mountain. Kathy Blake is one of the panelists!
Learn more below, or register at Taking Charge: Strategies for Meaningful Health Care Visits. The webinar is free, but registration is required.
- Grieving the Death of A Loved Oneby BobMemory Care Alliance
Support and Action 6-Week Program
Friday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
May 2 – June 6, 2025
In-person
Memory Care Alliance Office
1541 S. Francis Dr. Santa FeThis group program is for those who have experienced recent deaths of family, friends, or colleagues. It is free-of-charge and is facilitated by Eileen Joyce, Certified Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist with 25 years of experience. The group is sponsored by the Memory Care Alliance and is free of charge to participants.
The purpose of this program is to learn and share in a confidential setting. Each week we will discuss grief and loss and how they affect daily life and relationships.
Meetings over the six weeks will cover:
- Losses and how we deal with them
- The myths about grief, loss, and healing
- How unresolved grief affects our capacity for happiness
- Creating resilience even in times of greatest challenges
Please contact Eileen to reserve your place: email or call .
Download the full flyer: