World Parkinson’s Day
This year more than ever, the desire to be together was stronger than ever. Many associations joined forces to take part in the global 24-hour initiative. Coordinated by Parkinson’s UK, with the dedicated work of Richard Underwood, David Peter Sangster and Alex Flynn, supported by the PD Avengers group led by Larry Gifford, and Parkinson’s […]
In the kitchen with Maylen
On Tuesday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM (Spain time) / 4:00 PM (Canary Islands), Maylen—a pastry chef and cake designer—will join us for a creative workshop dedicated to fun, passion, creativity and sharing. “My passion began in 2005 when I started learning creative pastry (cake design) in Barcelona.In 2008, I graduated from the pastry school […]
We’ll cook together!
Life should not revolve only around medication and therapy. Life is, above all, about joy, sharing, caring for ourselves and for the people we love. Food offers us a wonderful opportunity to take care of ourselves and our families every day, to share meaningful moments and to celebrate life together. We are launching this cooking […]
Nutrition, natural supplements and Parkinson’s
On Saturday, January 30th at 2:30 PM (Italy time), an interesting Zoom webinar will be held for Italian-speaking participants on the topic: Nutrition, Natural Supplements, and Parkinson’s. This webinar was created through the collaboration between our Association and Dr. Emanuela Stucchi, dietitian, together with her team: a nutrition biologist and a holistic practitioner. Many years […]
Carmen Girón
Carmen G. is a young woman and a mother, but also a highly skilled professional nurse who has always worked with dedication and passion. With enthusiasm and deep sensitivity, she founded the association Pepita – Platform for Early-Onset Parkinson’s Patients and Friends. The association is dedicated to people with young-onset Parkinson’s and operates in Gran […]
The magician of the galleries and his wife are counting!
“This is the story of one of us,” sang Adriano Celentano. And it is truly wonderful to share the stories of people who tell their lives through their own extraordinary journeys. Silvio, 74 years old, an entrepreneurial engineer recently retired but still active as a consultant, and his wife Tiziana, 65, once an employee and […]
Meeting and holidays in Fuerteventura 28/09/2020 – 04/10/2020
Fuerteventura, a magical island where it feels like spring all year round, will host the “United Against Parkinson” gathering from September 28th to October 4th, 2020. This event, typically held every two years, aims to bring together people living with Parkinson’s, their families, and therapists. It is a unique opportunity to connect, meet new people, […]
Massimiliano: Life, dance, Ayurveda and Parkinson’s
Massimiliano — or Massi, as his friends call him — agrees to speak about himself and share his life experience. An experience filled with depth, sensitivity, listening, introspection, beauty, imbalance and balance, nature, and passion… It’s a Sunday morning, and we have a phone call scheduled between Turin (Italy) and Fuerteventura (Canary Islands). “Hi Massi, […]
Copenhagen International Brain Congress <<Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life!>>
From February 22nd to 24th, 2020, a wonderful international conference took place in Copenhagen. Alex Kerten, author of the book “Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life”, opened the conference in the historic and elegant setting of the Danish Parliament. From the very beginning, the event stood out for its remarkable creativity, high energy, and a spirit of […]
Sport, Wellness, Life Stories and Parkinson’s
It is an honor to announce this first event in Fuerteventura: a gathering of sport, wellbeing, life stories, and Parkinson’s This event is organized by the association Fuerte Es La Vida Parkinson No Limits in Fuerteventura. From May 1st to May 3rd, 2020: three intense and inspiring days to share together with friends, guests, professionals, […]