Parkinson's Fitness Ability-based Exercise, Arts and Movement Programs

Newsletter & Class Schedule 1/12 - 1/18 Dear Friends: It's been great reconnecting with everyone after the holidays! We hope you are managing these chilly days well. Remember to keep moving your body every day and also stay on top of your hydration even when the temperature dips below freezing. If you haven't already started back with our in-person classes, we hope to see you soon! This past weekend marked a year since the passing of one of the founders of Parkinson's Fitness, Keith Hall. We are so proud that we have been able to continue Keith's legacy and honor his vision of providing fitness, social and support avenues for people with Parkinson's disease. We hope to continue on Keith's kind and courageous path for many years. Please consider making a donation to support this goal. Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness 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 ------------------- Wednesdays at 11am 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 ------------------- 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 1:20pm 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. Tuesday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom Click Here Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688 Passcode: 12345 ------------------- Wednesday at 1pm Breathe and Stretch Yoga with Dianna Click Here Meeting ID: 818 8748 2663 Passcode: 12345 ------------------- 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 a recorded workout with Kim Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos  News, Articles, & More Webinar: Wednesday, January 14th at 3pm: The PRO-21 Diet for Parkinson's The PRO-21 diet was built by experts specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Those consuming 15+ points on the diet had a 43% slower rate of progression over the following decade, based on a study of over 3,000 individuals. Join the team at Brian Grant Foundation on Wednesday, January 14th for a presentation from Dr. Laurie Mischley about how to implement these findings in your life, including which food choices matter most, recommended labs tests, supplements worth considering, and more! Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, January 14th at 3pm: Is DBS Right For Me—A Patient's Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation  Learn from expert Danielle Englert, MD about the unique benefits of Boston Scientific’s Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy Image Guided Programming with Illumina 3D™ technology—designed to support patients with Parkinson’s disease and Essential Tremor. Click to Register. Webinar: Thursday, January 15th at 12pm: Exploring the Link Between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's What can researchers from Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s learn from each other? Scientists are discovering how different diseases affect the brain in ways that overlap. Understanding this connection may lead to better treatments for everyone. Join the Michael J. Fox Foundation's Third Thursdays Webinar to learn more about this emerging research and what it means for the future of Parkinson’s care. Click to Register. Webinar: Friday, January 16th at 2pm: Navigating Demoralization and Finding Hope After the winter holidays and during the shorter days of the season, many people experience increased depression and feelings of demoralization. In the January webinar from Davis Phinney Foundation, Brad McDaniels, PhD, will discuss why these challenges are common in Parkinson’s, how to manage them, and ways to find and maintain hope while living with Parkinson’s. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, January 21st at 1pm: Dementia Support Beyond Medications Cognitive changes and dementia can be some of the hardest parts of living with Parkinson’s. Thankfully, there are many helpful tools and services beyond medication that can make a big difference. In this webinar from Parkinson's Foundation, explore ways to support safety and quality of life through medical, emotional, and social support. Learn how to build a strong care team—including professionals like psychiatrists, speech therapists, and social workers—and discover community resources like memory cafés and support groups. Walk away with practical tips to better understand and manage dementia-related changes. Click to Register. Recorded Webinar: Ask the MD Video: How Does Stress Affect Parkinson's? Stress shows up in all of our lives, but for people living with Parkinson’s, it can have a deeper impact. In our latest Ask the MD video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, breaks down the impact of stress on the body and simple ways to feel more in control. Click to Watch the Video Now. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice