July 27, 2019 - Parkinson FIT Weekend Update

July 27, 2019 – Parkinson FIT Weekend Update

This Week's Highlights: Dog Days of Summer; if Parkinson's starts in the gut, what does this mean; getting the most from your remaining dopamine neurons; international PD soccer tournament; PD smartwatch is too retro for its own good; marijuana and pain; forget about hot chilis; research briefs; inspiring people with PD; Improv to Improve PD; and much more ...
Ray Kennedy Cup: International Parkinson's Football Tournament

Ray Kennedy Cup: International Parkinson’s Football Tournament

Held annually since 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Ray Kennedy Cup is an international football tournament for people with Parkinson's. Organizers expect this year's tournament on August 31, 2019 to feature 10-14 teams from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, England and Scotland. There is still time to register if you have a team that is interested, with registrations accepted through August 1. (A team consists of a maximum of 10 players, of which 7 can be on the course at the same time. For lack of Parkinson's players, the tournament management may allow up to 2 players without Parkinson's to be used ...