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“HAPS has made a difference between just being alive and living.” Ray -
“I get to take my mom to dance every week. To have something fun and normal has been such a blessing to us.” Jennifer -
"HAPS has saved my life." Ellis -
“We are doing the Argentine tango, and it’s really a lot of fun. I got to learn how to turn and did a little bit of foot work, and I really, really truly enjoy that. That’s my favorite.” Anna -
“Friendship is the most significant thing I have gained though my experience with HAPS. We have happy meetings and understand each other and enjoy ourselves.” Margaret -
“The continuing education about Parkinson’s has made me aware of how to manage my disease.” Roger
Therapeutic Programs
exercise & support groups
Exercise, speech, tai chi, music, dance, water and support groups are available free of charge.
Social Services
case management & more
Transportation, respite and emergency financial aid are among the many services offered.
Education
information & programs
HAPS provides numerous programs to educate and raise awareness about Parkinson's disease.
Support HAPS
you make the difference
HAPS depends on the generosity of the community to continue to provide much needed services.
Since there is no known cure for Parkinson's, physicians and individuals with Parkinson's are using medications as the primary treatment for the symptoms of the disease. Research is showing that a combination of medications and exercise therapy is the most appropriate way to treat Parkinson's. With all of the Parkinson's medications available, there are many approaches that can be used for treating PD. As the disease progresses, the medications become less effective at controlling the symptoms of the disease, making life more challenging. At this point other treatment options might be explored if appropriate. Under the care and guidance of a Movement Disorder Specialist, the inidividual with PD may choose surgical intervention, such as Deep Brain Stimulation, as the next step in treatment.
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HAPS New Weekly Yoga Class
HAPS new weekly yoga class will begin on Tuesday, June 4th! Please join others with Parkinson's for the highly anticipated yoga therapy groups.
When: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:15am
Where: American Red Cross Building 2700 SW Freeway, Houston, TX 77098
Please contact Alfonso Hernandez for more information at 713-520-8670. We hope to see you there!
2014 Chevron Houston Marathon - Calling All Heroes!
WALK. RUN. CHEER. RAISE AWARENESS. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BE A HERO.
HAPS has been chosen for the 18th consecutive year as an official charity for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon on January 18-19, 2014. With an unprecedented number of runners, walkers, fundraisers, sponsors, supporters and volunteers during the previous record-breaking fundraising season, Team HAPS is excited and determined to make the upcoming year an even bigger and better event.
In order to do so, we need you to join our 2014 superhero squad! You don't have to be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, be faster than a speeding bullet or be more powerful than a locomotive to be a hero for HAPS. Become a runner, walker, fundraiser, donor, sponsor, supporter or volunteer as we join forces to make a difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease.
Registration is right around the corner. Please contact Kelly Nicholls at 713-313-1621 or
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if you are interested in participating and stay tuned for more details.
*No super powers necessary.
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