Welcome to PAR

Our Mission Statement

The Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR) mission is to provide direct services to the patient and family ( adaptive aids, emotional support, respite care ) ; to provide education and awareness of the special needs of Parkinsonians to the community and health care workers (in-services, seminars, symposiums) to ensure a better quality of life for the patient and the family.

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, more specifically a movement disorder, that affects the cells of the brain that control muscle movement. These cells located deep in a section of the brain called the substantia nigra, produce an important neurotransmitter called dopamine. Dopamine is important because it is the chemical...

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Parkinsons of the Rockies

Your resource for signs of Parkinson disease and Parkinsons symptoms. Information on early symptoms of Parkinsons disease, Parkinsons treatment, Parkinson disease info and new research.