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Exercise as medicine | 2

Express yourself | 3

The partnership key | 4 Monique Giroux, M.D., former medical Ed Ewell honored | 5 director at the Booth Gardner Parkinson’s PD creativity featured online | 6 Care Center in Kirkland, WA, speaks on new Thank you, donors | 7 and novel treatments at the Governors’ Conference on Parkinson’s A B O U T U S Nov. 18 in Seattle. Gail Howard photo

Parkinson’s Post is published by the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, a Conference brings together 501(c)(3) charitable organization. 650 united in Parkinson’s fight Our mission is to establish optimal quality of life By Joanna Glickler for a cure. She said the 2005 establishment A crowd of 650 Parkinson’s patients, of the Life Sciences Discovery Fund for the Northwest caregivers, friends, clinicians, researchers, through Washington’s share of tobacco Parkinson’s community. advocates and others joined together for settlement revenue positions the state to be the first Governors’ Conference on Parkinson’s, a leader in the quest for treatments and We welcome comments and a partnership of the Northwest Parkinson’s cures for diseases like Parkinson’s. “It’s not inquiries regarding this newsletter Foundation and the Washington chapter just about rhetoric,” she said of the state’s and all our activities. Our contact of the national American Parkinson commitment to support biomedical information can be found on the last Disease Association. research through the fund. “It’s real.” Conference participants came from Evans, whose brother has Parkinson’s, page of this newsletter. We look throughout the Northwest—Washington, talked about the importance of care. He forward to hearing from you! Oregon, Montana and Alaska—as well as said that as founding board members of from California, Arizona, Florida and the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, he Hawaii to hear speakers on a variety of and Gardner worked together to launch Parkinson’s quality-of-life topics. the Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care The conference kicked off with the Center, the Kirkland-based specialty center gubernatorial triumvirate of Washington devoted to the care of people with Gov. Christine Gregoire and former Parkinson’s. “We came from different sides NORTHWEST Govs. Daniel J. Evans and Booth of the political aisle,” he said. But “good PARKINSON’S Gardner, who all took turns at the mic. ideas are not preceded by an R or a D.” FOUNDATION Gregoire offered a message of hope Continued on Page 5 Exercise is medicine for the Parkinson’s brain By Patrick J. Hogan, D.O. Improved cardiovascular health Exercise guidelines Despite the tremendous capacity of and endurance for Parkinson patients medications to improve function and Improved perception of Waiting to exercise each day until you quality of life in Parkinson’s disease, quality of life “get to it” is the best way of never getting their benefits Studies show that a challenging to it. Consider exercise as important as have limits. exercise program increases the number your medications and schedule time for That’s why, in of brain cells as well as the connections it every day. addition to between brain cells—with resulting Exercise with enough frequency medications, a improvement to the symptoms of and intensity—not to mention variety— comprehensive Parkinson’s and a slowing in the to challenge the brain into responding approach to disease’s progression. by producing the chemical changes treatment In studies for which animals with needed generate new cells and synapses. necessarily induced Parkinson’s were divided into Keep in mind that exercise requir- includes good two groups, one that exercised and one ing a coordinated effort provides the nutrition, stress that didn’t, the exercising animals greatest challenge to the brain. control and exhibited a reversal of the Parkinson’s Depending on your capabilities, especially an exercise program. pathology, whereas Parkinson’s steadily you might consider some or all of the Exercise has long been considered progressed in those that did not following: treadmill walking or running, a means to condition the muscles and exercise. tai chi, dancing, biking (stationary or heart. However, we now know exercise We have long recognized the otherwise), water aerobics, and guided in Parkinson’s also has direct benefit on benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s in physical therapy exercise. the brain. clinical practice; this thinking is now Dance has proved particularly Documented structural and chemi- backed by scientific evidence that helpful in stimulating both the cognitive cal changes occur in the brain with exercise produces chemical and struc- and physical capacities of the brain. exercise, resulting in improvements in tural changes in the brain that enhance It’s helpful to have a local function beyond what is derived from how the brain functions. Parkinson’s exercise group that meets medications alone. Studies also show that exercise weekly to supplement your daily The list of benefits is impressive. improves brain function in those with exercise program. Exercise contributes to: memory impairment either from Therapists at St. Joseph’s Hospital Improved postural stability with a normal aging or from dementias due to in Tacoma maintain a weekly exercise resultant decreased rate of falls Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. program for the local Parkinson’s (and less injury if falls do occur) It has been shown that those in a community that has been very success- Improved bone strength regular exercise program have 40 ful over the past few years. (More Improved standing ability percent less memory impairment over information about this program is and gait motion the long term than those who don’t available by calling 253.426.4400.) Improved fine-motor dexterity exercise regularly. You may find there is a similar or Improved stamina and reduced Current research is investigating comparable exercise program in your daytime fatigue what types and quantities of exercise own community. Improved sleep quality produce the most positive effects in the At its optimal level, treatment of Improved control of mood brain. The research suggests that it may Parkinson’s disease is a team approach and stress not take very much exercise, but that the between care provider and patient. Improved cognitive function exercise needs to be consistent and Near-daily physical exercise is of memory and attention challenging, rather than casual and among the very best ways people with Improved bowel, urinary unvaried, for the best brain results. Parkinson’s can contribute to their own and sexual function This is because when challenged, the care and improve their long-term Improved appetite and prevention brain responds with changes to make it quality of life. of excessive weight loss easier next time the challenge occurs. Dr. Hogan sees Parkinson’s patients at Improved weight control for those This is a slow and steady process but the Puget Sound Movement Disorder Clinic in with excessive weight amazingly effective over time. Tacoma, WA.

2 N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 6 Pucker, purse and pout O N T H E C A L E N D A R your way to better Parkinson’s support group | 12:30 p.m. the communication third Tuesday of each By Lori Newell month | Shoreline-Lake A common characteristic of Parkinson’s is the absence or Forest Park Senior reduction of facial expression. Muscle rigidity can produce a Center, 18560 1st Ave. mask-like, staring appearance and a loss of the ability to use NE, Shoreline, WA expressions when communicating with others. (206.365.7593) | Facilitated by Scott Theisen, This decrease in facial muscle function can also contribute to MSW, MPH, who can be reached at 206.268.6761. problems with eating and voice projection. The following exercises help strengthen the muscles of the Support group for adult children of loved face. Practice them in front of a mirror so you can see if you are ones with Parkinson’s | 7 to 8:30 p.m. the third doing the movements correctly. Monday of each month | Community Center at Perform each exercise once and then go back to the first Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island, WA exercise and start again. Go through this sequence four to five (206.236.3545) | Facilitated by Carin Mack, MSW, times or to tolerance. These exercises should be done at least who can be reached at 206.230.0166 or once a day. [email protected]. Please contact Carin 1. Pucker your lips in a kissing motion, and while in this before attending your first meeting. puckered position try to bring the corners of your mouth together as close as possible. Parkinson’s Communication Group | 1 to 2:30 2. Keeping your lips closed and teeth together. Smile as p.m. the first Wednesday of each month | Booth much as possible without opening your lips. Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center, Kirkland, WA | 3. Keeping your lips closed, curl your lips into your mouth Monthly program for Parkinson’s patients to across your teeth. practice speech volume in a relaxed, welcoming 4. Pout your top lip, turning the bottom lip over. environment with other movement disorder 5. Pretend you’ve been exposed to a terrible smell. Wrinkle patients | Facilitated by speech pathologist Shirley your nose and see how close you can bring top lip to nose. Glazer, MS, CCC | $5 per session; coffee and 6. With lips open and teeth apart, grin as widely as possible. cookies provided | Call 425.899.3000 to register 7. Frown as much as possible and bring your eyebrows over or learn more. your eyes while pulling the eyebrows toward one another. 8. Show surprise. Lift your eyebrows up as far as possible Neurological Exercise Group | 12:45 to 1:45 while opening your eyes and mouth as far as possible. p.m. beginning Jan. 8, 2007 | Booth Gardner 9. With your lips closed, make a chewing movement. Parkinson’s Care Center, Kirkland, WA | Gentle 10. Open your mouth as wide as possible. Separate your stretch and strength exercises for patients with teeth by dropping your jaw and then push your jaw forward and Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders such back and from side to side. as multiple sclerosis and stroke | $20 per four- 11. Close your mouth and puff the cheeks with air, then week session | Call 425.899.3000 to register or purse the lips and blow the air out. learn more. 12. Say all the vowels—A, E, I, O and U—exaggerating the movement of your mouth. Parkinson’s Disease Management | 12:30 to Lori Newell is a Massachusetts-based certified personal trainer and 2:30 p.m. on March 2, 2007 | Booth Gardner yoga teacher, as well as author of The Book of Exercise and Yoga Parkinson’s Care Center, Kirkland, WA | Alida for Those with Parkinson’s Disease. It is available through the Sacred Griffith, M.D., and Berta Leis, Ph.D., RN, will Space Health Center Inc., P.O. Box 142, Dennisport, MA 02639 | discuss new medications and other new treatment 508.367.6311 | www.sacredspacehealthcenter.com. The book costs $23.95 approaches in Parkinson’s disease | Free of charge (includes shipping and handling). It can be ordered online or by sending a | Call 425.899.3000 to register or learn more. check or money order to the above address. Group discounts are available. Mention NWPF when placing your order and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation.

N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 6 3 F R O M T H E G O V E R N O R S ’ C O N F E R E N C E R Partnership key in Parkinson’s relationships By Dav’ne Stahley and I’m doing the best I can.” more complex, Griffith said, and may No surprise: Relationship issues are as Using better words rather than bitter be caused by hormonal changes or important to people touched by Parkinson’s words can help protect a delicate depression. A complete urologic and as they are to the rest of the world. relationship, he said. gynecologicalR E S O U R C evaluation E S Y O isU the C firstA N step U S John Gibson, DSW, MSW, MS, of Communication about changes in toE treatment. Pelvic floor (kegel) Life Strategies by Design, and Alida the relationship is important. The exercise, aerobic exercise and counseling Griffith, M.D., medical director of the person with Parkinson’s may wonder, may have a beneficial effect. Medical Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care “Who am I now? I’m not the same therapies such as estrogen, progestin Center in Kirkland, WA, drove the and androgens may also point home in their talks on relation- Use better rather than bitter words produce positive results. ships at the Governors’ Conference on Griffith emphasized Parkinson’s on Nov. 18 in Seattle. to protect delicate relationships. that a lack of communi- Gibson said care partners must be cation is the No. 1 versatile in the relationship and the person I was before I got Parkinson’s, problem in sexual dysfunction. person with Parkinson’s must be a co- and yet I am the same person. Who Parkinson’s presents challenges: Soft, partner. Knowing which partner is best does my spouse see?” slurred speech makes communication at jumping in with a solution to a Talking to one’s co-partner regularly difficult, and as the disease progresses problem and which is better at listening and facing the unknown together means relationship roles shift. These can affect helps combat the fears of having a misunderstandings must be clarified self-image and self-confidence. chronic disease—the fear of the through communication. Focusing on Griffith’s approach to improving unknown, of being incapacitated, of facts (what happened), the emotional sexual well-being in Parkinson’s patients wearing out the caregiver, and of side of a misunderstanding (feelings), is to remind couples to communicate as losing independence. and identifying your part in the misunder- clearly as possible, find additional ways “The best way to stop the fear is to standing means less hurt and confusion. of showing affection (other than sexual), let it wash over you, take a breath, and get optimal medical treatment for both then another breath.” Gibson said fear Fighting dysfunction Parkinson’s and sexual dysfunction, seek is easier to face when it is faced with Griffith talked about the physical, psychological counseling, and obtain someone else. “As co-partners we can psychological, social and sexual dys- social services help, such as respite care. gain knowledge about the disease, add function that can affect a couple when Finally, Griffith reminded caregivers friends, family and professionals to our one partner has Parkinson’s. that the person with Parkinson’s “may safety net, and build a strong team.” Depression and apathy affect 42 care more than it feels like they care.” Gibson, a cancer survivor, knows percent of Parkinson’s patients, she said. Just because Parkinson’s patients have firsthand how difficult it is to ask for Behaviors like hyper-sexuality, compul- less facial expression, use fewer gestures, help. But he said he has found that sive gambling and shopping, “walk and speak softly doesn’t mean they don’t when he asks for help and allows others about” behavior (wandering) and care, she said. to help him, he is giving them a gift. “punding” (repetitive behavior) also An audience member said she gives “Then I can thank them,” he said. “So I increase relationship tension. her husband lots of hugs, kisses and practice asking for help each day.” Some 60 percent of male reassurance because mood fluctuations Besides facing the fear and asking Parkinson’s patients experience some and “wearing off,” along with hearing for help, Gibson suggested co-partners type of erectile dysfunction, and loss and slurred voice, often cause more choose to remember the good things Griffith recommended a complete problems than the sexual dysfunction. rather than the hurtful things that urological evaluation to accurately “Hugs and kisses make living with happen when anger and frustration at diagnose the cause. Potential treatments Parkinson’s a whole lot easier,” she said. the disease take over. His recipe for include medications such as Viagra or Dav’ne Stahley is development director at remembering is to first say to yourself, Cialis, dopamine agonist treatments, the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation. She “Well, that’s not really true” and “What and external aids, she said. can be reached at [email protected] or at is true is that I really try hard, I love you Sexual dysfunction in women is 1.877.980.7500.

4 N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 6 One presenter was both a patient and a physician. David Heydrick, M.D., a neurologist with Parkinson’s disease, gave a talk that centered on his Parkinson’s PyramidTM (online at www.parkinsonspyramid.com), which he designed to empower patients to live well with Parkinson’s. Symptom and stress management strategies form the base of the Ed Ewell honored Parkinson’s Pyramid, focused Ed Ewell, founder of the nutrition forms the center, and Parkinson’s Resource Center of exercise forms the top. In a Spokane, was honored at the speech laced with deadpan Governors Conference on humor, Heydrick on a more Parkinson’s for his commitment Gail Howard photo serious note said that by follow- to the Parkinson’s community. ing the pyramid he has seen his Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation Former Govs. Booth Gardner (seated) and Dan Evans (standing, second from right) talk to attendees of the symptoms diminish. Executive Director Bill Bell Governors Conference on Parkinson’s Nov. 18 in Seattle.Heydrick was just one of many presented Ewell with the first inspiring presenters over the course of annual Eyes on the Community Continued from Page 1 the day. Conference participants heard award. The plaque read, “Idea. Gardner’s grandson, Jack Nettleton, from researchers Cyrus Zabetian, M.D., Initiative. Impact. Improving the 16, introduced the former governor and James Leverenz, M.D., who shared community’s quality of life.” with a touching tribute to his grandfa- their goal to establish a Parkinson’s Ewell is pictured above, at right, ther. Parkinson’s, he said, is “a disease Registry in Washington, for which with Craig Howard, chairman of that affects every single person around patients would voluntarily provide the board of the Northwest the person who has Parkinson’s.” personal health information that would Parkinson’s Foundation, and Gardner generated laughs during enable them to be easily selected for “Parky” the Parkinson’s penguin. his memorable show-and-tell descrip- voluntary clinical trials. tion of what it was like to have deep Monique Giroux, M.D., the first brain stimulation, a surgery that involves medical director of the Booth Gardner “Carepartnering: The Complexities of implanting leads into the brain that Parkinson’s Care Center and now in Family and Friends Teamwork.” deliver electrical currents and alleviate practice at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, “The goal of the conference was to some Parkinson’s symptoms. gave a talk on new treatments in instill a sense of community, empower- “I’m powered by more horse- Parkinson’s. Sierra Daniels, PAC, an ment and hope,” said Bill Bell, executive power up here than most of you,” expert in deep brain stimulation, pre- director of the Northwest Parkinson’s Gardner said, tapping his forehead. He sented on DBS surgery. Foundation. “I think we achieved that.” said he had benefited greatly from the Alida Griffith, M.D., of the Booth Bell acknowledged his gratitude for surgery though remarked it isn’t for Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center, gave the many people involved in planning everyone. He also shared his belief that a talk on couples, relationships and sex and putting on the conference. a cure is on the horizon. in Parkinson’s (see previous page). Kay Video segments of the all-day Craig Howard, founding member Ballen, OT, of the Booth Gardner conference can be viewed on the and chairman of the board of the center gave a talk on driving with Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinson’s. Ann Zylstra, PT, also of the website, at www.nwpf.org/recap.asp emceed the opening remarks. center, talked about gait and balance. Joanna Glickler, formerly a Northwest About 40 percent of the day’s And neuropsychologist at the center, Parkinson’s Foundation staff member, writes attendees were Parkinson’s patients, and Jeff Shaw, PsyD, presented on the for and produces the Parkinson’s Post in a quarter comprised caregivers. The cognitive aspects of Parkinson’s disease. addition to serving as a Team Parkinson’s remainder included researchers, physi- And in a topic just for caregivers, volunteer. She welcomes your story ideas. You cians, therapists and others in healthcare. John Gibson, DSW, offered a talk titled can reach her at [email protected].

N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 6 5 Website features Telehealth reaches out creative works by to families in region’s Parkinson’s people rural communities A collaboration of the Northwest Creativity and Parkinson’s, a website To request links to related sites or Parkinson’s Foundation, the Spokane inspired by the many artworks on to list upcoming events highlighting Parkinson’s Resource Center and display in February 2006 at the World creativity or quality of life, email the INHS/Northwest Telehealth means Parkinson Congress in Washington, Parkinson’s Disease Foundation at that people living with Parkinson’s, D.C., is now available for viewing at [email protected]. their caregivers and others may be PDcreativity.org. The Parkinson’s Disease Founda- able to participate in the Parkinson’s The WPC exhibition combined a tion hopes the impact of the artwork Telehealth Program. museum-quality show with daily and the artists’ statements will fuel Broadcasting live, interactive “Meet the Artist” sessions and further study on the creative process educational talks to connected rural “Artists in Residence” presentations. and the therapeutic value of creativity. communities in the Northwest, the Creative works of all types gave The Parkinson’s Disease Founda- Parkinson’s Telehealth Program airs tangible evidence of the many ways tion welcomes online visitors and the third Monday of each month. people with Parkinson’s disease use encourages shopping on its website; Each month, a speaker presents creativity to improve quality of life. T-shirts and calendars can be pur- a topic geared toward the interests The website features artwork that chased online, and sales will help of Parkinson’s families. was displayed at the WPC as well as defray the costs of the Creativity and The information is designed to many other submissions. Visitors can Parkinson’s exhibition. Calendars cost help participants improve their view the outstanding artwork in a $12 and T-shirts cost $12.50 (U.S. knowledge of Parkinson’s disease virtual gallery, read about the artists, shipping and handling is included in and in turn their quality of life. and learn about the history of the the price). The following broadcasts have Creativity and Parkinson’s online exhibit. To order, visit PDcreativity.org been scheduled through June 2007: The website’s “Forum” page or call the Parkinson’s Disease Dec. 18, 2006 | Interactive includes articles and posters on Foundation at 1.800.457.6676. Singing with the Tremble Clefs and a research and links to other sites that Exerpted with permission from the yoga demonstration highlight research, upcoming programs Fall 2006 issue of PDF News & Jan. 15, 2007 | Ask the and other relevant information. Review. Pharmacist, with Dr. Stephen Setter Feb. 19, 2007 | Spokane Sleep Center, with John Williams Artist and his wife make helping March 19, 2007 | Dr. An- Parkinson’s families their mission thony Santiago April 16, 2007 | Parkinson’s More than 1.5 million people are afflicted with Parkinson’s disease in the Disease and the Family, with Dr. United States alone. Over 6 million people around the globe struggle with its Paul Domitor debilitating symptoms. And its victims aren’t just the elderly. Countless young May 21, 2007 | Successful people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every day. Caregiving, with Tony Caruso Artist Mike Mikkelsen (featured in the September/October 2006 issue of June 18, 2007 | Cognitive this publication) and his wife, Anne, have made helping Parkinson’s families Changes in Parkinson’s, with Dr. their mission by dedicating themselves to raising money for the Northwest James Leverenz Parkinson’s Foundation. For information regarding Read Mike’s Parkinson’s story at www.yellowbirdsforparkinsons.com, connected communities, call the where you can also support the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation by buying Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation one of his striking bird sculptures. (They make great holiday gifts!) toll-free at 1.877.980.7500 or check The Mikkelsens will direct profits from website sales to the Northwest our website, www.nwpf.org. Parkinson’s Foundation. Thank you, Mike and Anne!

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