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Newsletter & Class Schedule 11/9 - 11/15 Dear Friends: Good morning. We have decided to cancel the December Expo that was in the works. We unfortunately have not been able to get enough response from vendors or participants. Please Note: There will not be a Wednesday class with Kim or with Dianna this week as we celebrate and honor our veterans on Veteran's Day. Thank you to all who have served and their families. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your Parkinson’s journey. We are grateful for yous! Linda In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes This list details our in-person classes. Click on the underlined address to access a map and directions. Look to the blue box under this section for links to our Zoom and recorded classes.  Mondays at 10am In-Person Strength with Kim at Marblehead Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey Street in Marblehead. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 781-631-6225 ------------------- No Wednesday Class with Kim this Week as we celebrate and honor our Veterans. Click for a recorded workout with Kim ------------------- Thursdays at 11am In-Person Balance in Motion Class with Dianna at MAGMA (Movement Arts Gloucester), 186 Main Street in Gloucester. To confirm class will be held, please call Dianna at 857-488-7880. ------------------- Thursdays at 12:30pm In-Person Strength with Kim at Salem Council on Aging, 401 Bridge Street in Salem. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 978-744-0924. ------------------- Fridays at 10:30am In-Person Balance and Strength Class with Sally at Lynnfield Council on Aging, 525 Salem Street in Lynnfield. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 781-598-1078. ------------------- Fridays at 1pm In-Person and Also on Zoom Balance in Motion Class with Dianna at Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone Street in Danvers. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 978-762-0208.  Can't make it in? Join from home with this link: Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688. Passcode: 12345 Parkinson's Fitness At Home Exercise Try these pre-taped classes that you can do at home at any time. Do what feels best for your body and clear the area around you so your arms and legs can move freely. Drink plenty of water. All times listed are US Eastern Standard Time. Click here to convert to your time zone. Tuesday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688 Passcode: 12345 ------------------- No Wednesday Yoga with Dianna this week as we celebrate and honor our Veterans. Click for Dianna’s channel of videos ------------------- Friday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688 Passcode: 12345 -------------------  Looking for More Workouts? Try one of our Recorded Video Classes  Click for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for another recorded workout with Kim Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos  News, Articles, & More Webinar: Alternative Therapies and Parkinson's—Wednesday, November 11th at 3pm Learn about the role of alternative therapies in Parkinson’s care with Dr. Indu Subramanian, a movement disorders neurologist and integrative medicine expert. Dr. Subramanian will share evidence-based insights on approaches such as mindfulness, acupuncture, nutrition, and other integrative strategies, helping participants better understand what may be helpful, what to approach with caution, and how to safely incorporate these therapies into a Parkinson’s care plan. Click to Register. New Resource: Caregiver Support Program SeniorCare's Family Caregiver Support Program is a free program designed to support individuals caring for a loved one. Services include one-on-one caregiver consultations, support groups, educational programs, resource navigation, and connections to community services that can help make the caregiving journey a little easier. Jennifer Flynn, Family Caregiver Support Specialist, also publishes a weekly caregiver newsletter featuring upcoming events, support opportunities, practical caregiving information, and local resources for caregivers and older adults. Whether you are new to caregiving or have been providing care for years, support is available. Jenn is happy to talk with caregivers, answer questions, and help connect individuals with helpful resources and programs. Please reach out to Jenn Flynn at SeniorCare to learn more or to be added to the weekly newsletter mailing list. Learning Course for Caregivers—Nutrition: Yours and Theirs What you eat matters, but prioritizing your own healthy eating may not feel like a priority. A course for Caregivers from Parkinson's Foundation's Learning Lab will discuss nutrition recommendations for both people with Parkinson's and for the care partner. This course introduces concepts that can be helpful for those new to the Parkinson’s community as well as those who are seasoned Parkinson’s care partners, offering a few sections focused specifically on advanced Parkinson’s. Care partners who take this course will: Identify dietary and meal planning strategies that could benefit you as the care partner and/or your loved one managing their Parkinson’s disease. Understand when work with your loved one’s doctor and/or a dietitian to adjust diets and/or mealtimes to better manage their Parkinson’s symptoms. Learn how to approach meals and nutrition in ways that benefit both your loved one and yourself. Click to Sign Up. Webinar: Unlocking Strength Within: Making Parkinson’s Care Decisions—Tuesday, November 17th at 2pm When caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s, there often comes a moment when difficult questions arise: Can we continue at home? Is it time to explore additional support? In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Lianna Marie and Rosa Peña, MSW, share personal insights and professional guidance to help you navigate these decisions with clarity and compassion. Together, they explore the realities of home care versus long-term care options, how to approach family conversations, and the lessons learned along the way — so you can move forward with greater confidence and support. Click to Register. Article: How to Advocate for Home Health or Therapy Services for Parkinson’s Psychosis Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease psychosis is extremely challenging. Symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, or delusions can make daily tasks more difficult. Having help at home can provide much-needed support for both patients and caregivers. However, advocating for home health for Parkinson’s psychosis isn’t always straightforward. Click to Read. Webinar: Wellness Prescription for Parkinson's—Wednesday, November 18th at 3pm Please join Brian Grant Foundation to learn about a person-centered prescription developed in collaboration with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Indu Subramanian, a movement disorders neurologist and integrative medicine expert, will share evidence-based insights on approaches such as mindfulness, acupuncture, nutrition, and other integrative strategies, helping participants better understand what may be helpful, what to approach with caution, and how to safely incorporate these therapies into a Parkinson’s care plan. Click to Register. Webinar: Closing In on Precision Medicine for Parkinson’s in 2026—Thursday, November 19th at 12pm Researchers are working toward a future where the right person gets the right Parkinson’s treatment at the right time. They’re deepening their understanding of Parkinson’s with a goal to prevent it before symptoms occur, and they’re advancing promising discoveries through the research pipeline to deliver more options to people living with the disease. In this month’s MJFF Parkinson’s Webinar, join our panel of experts as they cover the year’s most important moments in Parkinson’s research and care. Tune in to ask your questions about what these advances mean as we head into 2027.  Click to Register. Webinar: Mindfulness Monday: Decluttering Our Minds—Monday, November 23rd at 1pm Each Mindfulness Monday invites participants to slow down, reflect, and declutter their minds. Through guided breathwork and visualization, you will be encouraged to step into the present by releasing thoughtful roadblocks and opening your mind to new opportunities and experiences that can assist in managing Parkinson’s. Speaker will be Danielle R. Carns, PsyD, Clinical Neuropsychologist & Assistant Professor Department of Neurology, Emory University. Click to Register.

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