Davis Phinney Foundation

Urban Poling Inc. Showcases Activator® Poles and CEU Accredited Activator® Course at World Parkinson's Congress in Barcelona, 2023

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Urban Poling Inc. demonstrated their innovative Activator Poles and Activator® Program at Booth #1303, as well as offering a CEU Accredited Activator Course and leading a Walking Group session.

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  • Urban Poling Inc. demonstrated their innovative Activator Poles and Activator® Program at Booth #1303, as well as offering a CEU Accredited Activator Course and leading a Walking Group session.
  • As part of their commitment to Parkinson's wellness, Urban Poling Inc. offered a live CEU Accredited Activator® Course for Parkinson's Wellness on July 6th.
  • Dr. Joy Cochran, PT, DPT, a distinguished specialist in Parkinson's rehabilitation, presented a compelling poster at the World Parkinson's Congress.
  • Renowned podcaster and World Parkinson's Congress Ambassador, Larry Gifford, shared his firsthand experience with Activator® Poles, stating, "THESE ACTIVATOR® POLES SHOULD BE CALLED CONFIDENCE POLES.

New Effort Sheds Light on Burdens and Benefits of Parkinson's Care Partner Experience, Offers Insights for Navigating Journey

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

"Findings from the survey show the impact Parkinson's can have on a person cast in the role of care partner, a role many feel ill-prepared for.

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  • "Findings from the survey show the impact Parkinson's can have on a person cast in the role of care partner, a role many feel ill-prepared for.
  • This effort builds on earlier research conducted in 2020 that deepened our understanding of PD care partner needs, leading to new education and support programs from the advocacy community.
  • Care partners also reported being a central part of their loved one's healthcare team both inside and outside of medical appointments.
  • Care partners face challenges from navigating relationship dynamics to managing mounting household tasks to playing a critical role in medical care.

Parkinson Canada to release the first Canadian edition of essential resource for Canadians living with Parkinson's

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

In partnership with the Davis Phinney Foundation, a long-standing resource, the Every Victory Counts manual, is getting a Canadian edition.

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  • In partnership with the Davis Phinney Foundation, a long-standing resource, the Every Victory Counts manual, is getting a Canadian edition.
  • The different treatments available in Canada and medications approved by Health Canada while respecting that availability can differ from province to province.
  • "They've thought of everything," said Joe van Koeverden, member of the Parkinson Advisory Council and Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassador.
  • We are grateful to Parkinson Canada for taking on this big project to localize and share this resource with their community."

nQ Medical Partners with Davis Phinney Foundation

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Monday, April 11, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Colo. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Davis Phinney Foundation welcomes nQ Medical as a new corporate partner and is looking forward to helping the digital healthcare company gain important insights from people with Parkinson's. 

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  • LOUISVILLE, Colo. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Davis Phinney Foundation welcomes nQ Medical as a new corporate partner and is looking forward to helping the digital healthcare company gain important insights from people with Parkinson's.
  • The Davis Phinney Foundation is dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's live their best lives today.
  • "We were drawn to the mission of the Davis Phinney Foundation to gain feedback on our technology from the most important stakeholder in Parkinson's care...the person living with the disease," said R. A. Bavasso, nQ Medical CEO.
  • The Davis Phinney Foundation was founded by Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney in 2004 to help people with Parkinson's live well today.

Updated Edition of the Every Victory Counts® manual Officially Launches

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Published since 2010, the manual and companion content are internationally recognized as an invaluable resource for people with Parkinson's and their care partners.

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  • Published since 2010, the manual and companion content are internationally recognized as an invaluable resource for people with Parkinson's and their care partners.
  • That's where a resource like the Every Victory Counts manual is critically important."
  • In addition to the launch of this 6th edition of the main manual, the Foundation has also launched the first edition of a version created just for care partners of people with Parkinson's.
  • We designed the Every Victory Counts Manual for Care Partners to give care partners just that."

Adamas Pharmaceuticals Becomes Peak Partner with Davis Phinney Foundation

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Adamas Pharmaceuticals, a California-based fully integrated pharmaceutical company focused in neurology, has partnered on a new program with the Davis Phinney Foundation to help support people living with Parkinson's Disease.

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  • Adamas Pharmaceuticals, a California-based fully integrated pharmaceutical company focused in neurology, has partnered on a new program with the Davis Phinney Foundation to help support people living with Parkinson's Disease.
  • Like the Davis Phinney Foundation, the company is purpose-driven and dedicated to make everyday life better for people with neurological disorders.
  • With their support, the Davis Phinney Foundation is able to extend our educational outreach to hundreds of thousands of people each year," said Richard Cook, the director of development for the Davis Phinney Foundation.
  • The Davis Phinney Foundationwas founded by Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney in 2004 to help people with Parkinson's live well today.

Tour Of Sufferlandria Raises Funds For The Davis Phinney Foundation For Parkinson's

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oh the Davis Phinney Foundation is so ready for this.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oh the Davis Phinney Foundation is so ready for this.
  • Participants register by signing up and donating at least $15 to the Davis Phinney Foundation.
  • The Davis Phinney Foundationwas founded by Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney in 2004 to help people with Parkinson's live well today.
  • Team DPF isthe grassroots fundraising community that supports the Davis Phinney Foundation through participation in a wide range of athletic and community-based events.

Local Businesses Match Gifts to the Davis Phinney Foundation

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

LOUISVILLE and BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Davis Phinney Foundation is grateful to announce that Tebo Properties and the O'Connor Group have pledged to match all donations made to the foundation on Colorado Gives Day up to $14,000.

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  • LOUISVILLE and BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Davis Phinney Foundation is grateful to announce that Tebo Properties and the O'Connor Group have pledged to match all donations made to the foundation on Colorado Gives Day up to $14,000.
  • "They have been supporters of the Davis Phinney Foundation for several years, and this matching gift will help us raise funds to provide new and innovative resources and to fund quality-of-life research in 2021."
  • The Davis Phinney Foundation, based in Louisville, Colo., was founded in 2004 by world-renowned cyclist and Boulder native Davis Phinney and his wife, Olympian Connie Carpenter Phinney, after he received a diagnosis of young onset Parkinson's at the age of 40.
  • The Davis Phinney Foundationwas founded by Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney in 2004 to help people with Parkinson's live well today.

The Davis Phinney Foundation Announces Webinar with Renowned Professor of Pyschology Dr. Laurie Santos

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Sunday, November 1, 2020

The Davis Phinney Foundation Announces Webinar with Renowned Professor of Pyschology Dr. Laurie Santos

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  • The Davis Phinney Foundation Announces Webinar with Renowned Professor of Pyschology Dr. Laurie Santos
    Louisville,Colo.
  • On Nov. 2, the Davis Phinney Foundation will join with Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, for a highly informative webinar: "Parkinson's and the Good Life."
  • In Spring 2018, Dr. Laurie Santos taught "Psychology and the Good Life" for the first time at Yale.
  • The Davis Phinney Foundationwas founded by Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney in 2004 to help people with Parkinson's live well today.

Parkinson's Foundation Expands Virtual Programs to Support Parkinson's Community Through Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

MIAMIand NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Parkinson's Foundation today announced expanded virtual programs to support the Parkinson's disease (PD) community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • MIAMIand NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Parkinson's Foundation today announced expanded virtual programs to support the Parkinson's disease (PD) community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "We want the community to know that the Parkinson's Foundation is here to support your health and wellbeing during this pandemic."
  • The Foundation will host local Moving Day virtual walks in 18 cities across the country this fall.
  • In addition to Moving Day virtual walks, the Foundation expanded its PD Health @ Home program to include even more online events designed for the Parkinson's community.