Week of Remembrance to honor our beloved community who have passed on.

Remembrance is equal parts brutal and sweet. Our loved ones’ absence hurts, but those memories keep them here with us, alive in our hearts. Their legacies live on through us, through the work we do and the ways we honor them.

Trust me, I know – I lost my love, Alan Rosen, to Parkinson’s in 2007. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him and speak to him. Sometimes he even comes to visit me, in the form of a crow. It’s for Alan that I keep pushing to make sure no one is isolated because of Parkinson’s. 

No matter where you are on your grief journey, you are not alone. 

This Week of Remembrance (May 22nd – May 31st), we have a number of activities planned to pay tribute to our deceased loved ones and to help each of you navigate the complexities of grief and end-of-life care. Take a look at the below list of activities and resources available:

• WATCH: A powerful discussion ‘Getting a Grip on End of Life’ with Wellness Village member Glendon Geikie.
• VISIT: The Memorial Wall – a special place to honor loved ones who’ve lost their battle with Parkinson’s. Browse the rich histories of over 600 incredible humans.
• FOLLOW: All week we will be featuring some of the incredible Memorial Wall profiles on our social media. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
• JOIN: Grief Group – join us Thursday, May 25th at 10 AM PST for this gentle exploration of anticipatory grief and bereavement. RSVP HERE.
• REMEMBER: on Wednesday, May 31st at NOON PST on Facebook we will do a recitation of the 600+ names on our Memorial Wall. Join us on Facebook Live.

Additionally, please explore the following resources for grievers, available on our website:

• How to Write an Obituary
• The Grieving Person’s Bill of Rights
• Nontraditional Burial Options
• A Poem About Grief

Here at Parkinson’s Resource Organization, we don’t shy away from tough conversations. If you need help preparing for or processing loss, give us a call. From the practical to the emotional, we have resources to help you.

While all our services are free to access, they aren’t free to produce. Make a contribution today in honor of your loved one – so we can continue to ensure no one is isolated because of Parkinson’s.