Jo is the founder and President of Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) established in 1990. The motivation, her late mother and late husband were both diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Each day, PRO reaches thousands of people affected by Parkinson’s, accomplished through a monthly newsletter, an interactive website, one-on-one Coaching, support groups, symposia, and public speaking. Ms. Rosen is always at the forefront of what matters in Parkinson’s from services, products, and research, to the potential cure.
PRO is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that “works so no one is isolated because of Parkinson’s disease.” It is an emotional and educational support organization.
PRO is considered the “Go-To” Organization for Parkinson’s resources through its Wellness Village on its website. The Wellness Village is a continual work-in-progress, virtual, vetted, video-driven resource directory.
Jo Rosen is an outstanding speaker and communicator that brings passion and compassion with her each time she speaks,
Points of Interest: Prior to starting Parkinson’s Resource Organization, Jo had her own Financial Management firm in West Los Angeles, CA. “Since I was 27 years old, I’ve made my own jobs, and they’ve always been very rewarding. Whether I was helping the, over or under, privileged I’ve always been of service. It’s my nature to say, ‘How can I help.’”
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Meet Dr. Howard Cohen. He is one of Parkinson's Resource Organization's (PRO) long-serving board members. In this video, Dr. Cohen gives you a closer look into the Resource Directory and his time as …
Meet Dr. Howard Cohe…
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A time for discovery, with exercises geared towards people with a diverse range of mobility. Learn safe, at-home exercises from our expert Brandon Rosi, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN, Cert. MSKUS. This class ai…
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Yoga links breath an…
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Yoga links breath and movement to bring harmony to the mind and body. Improve your core strength, balance, and stability while discovering new ways to move with Chair Yoga for Parkinson’s, led by Ap…
Yoga links breath an…
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A time for discovery, with exercises geared towards people with a diverse range of mobility. Learn safe, at-home exercises from our expert Brandon Rosi, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN, Cert. MSKUS. This class ai…
A time for discovery…
A time for discovery, with exercises geared towards people with a diverse range of mobility. Learn safe, at-home exercises from our expert Brandon Rosi, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN, Cert. MSKUS. This class aims at preserving and strengthen mobility, flexibility, strength, and balance. Bring your water, bring your questions, and let’s move!Learn more here: https://rosiphysiotherapy.com/Special Thanks to: Rosi PhysiotherapyDonate today: https://www.parkinsonsresource.org/donateNeed help finding resources for you or your loved one after being diagnosed with Parkinson's? Check out our Wellness …