January Newsletter & This Week's Activities: 1/6 - 1/12 Dear Friends As we enter a New Year, this is the perfect time to commit to more movement. We know that every bit of exercise can make you feel better with milder symptoms from Parkinson's. Maybe try a new class you haven't before or go for a power walk inside your local Council on Aging. This Monday, January 6th at 11am, Gail Borden will host her In-Person Support Gathering at the Marblehead COA. Also, this Friday, January 10th Ray James will host his Virtual Support Group. These groups are a great way to start the New Year with fresh ideas and optimism! Details and login information are below in this email. |
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Thank you all for being a part of the Parkinson's Fitness family. Our goal is to provide free evidence-based fitness programs, support, arts, and more to this community. We appreciate that you are a part of that effort. We hope that you can help us continue this mission with a holiday donation. Please support our work in any way you can. Thank you! |
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In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes |
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This list details our in-person classes, which begin again on Thursday, January 2nd. 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 1pm 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 978-744-0180. ------------------- Fridays at 10:10am 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 |
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Zoom Parkinson's Fitness Classes |
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Try these live Zoom and pre-taped classes you can do at home. 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. Click on the Zoom link below. 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 |
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News, Articles, Education & Fun Things |
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Monday, January 6th at 11am: Support Gathering led by Gail Borden Come together, share stories, ask questions, find encouragement and inspiration. Meets at the Marblehead Council on Aging after Kim's 10am class. Everyone is welcome! |
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Webinar: Wednesday, January 8, at 1pm: The Many Forms of Carbidopa/Levodopa Carbidopa/levodopa is the mainstay of treatment for the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and can be very effective in controlling the stiffness and slowness that are so characteristic of PD. But there are many formulations of this medication available, including two new options that were recently approved by the FDA, which can make the choices very confusing. APDA is here to help you make sense of it all. Join us on January 8 at 1 PM ET as Dr. Eleni Okeanis Vaou, a Movement disorders specialist, discusses the many forms of carbidopa/levodopa and brings clarity to this topic. Click to Register. |
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Webinar: Wednesday, January 8, at 3pm: Dance and Parkinson’s Disease Dance has been shown to benefit people with Parkinson’s physically, cognitively and socially. It can increase the sense of enjoyment and provide opportunities for social interaction. Please join Brian Grant Foundation on Wednesday, January 8, 3-4pm as David Leventhal, the director and founding teacher of Dance for PD, guides us through the research backed benefits of dance. Remember to put your dancing shoes on as we will also learn a few new moves. David Leventhal is a founding teacher and Program Director for Dance for PD®, a program of the Mark Morris Dance Group that has now been used as a model for classes in more than 300 communities in 25 countries. Our instructor Dianna Daly is a certified teaching artist for Dance for PD, and her class Balance in Motion in based on the Dance for PD methodologies. Click to Register. |
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Webinar: Wednesday, January 29th, at 1pm: Treating with Sound – Focused Ultrasound for PD & ET Join PMD Alliance for a foundational overview of focused ultrasound technology with Tim Meakem from Focused Ultrasound Foundation, and hear from a focused ultrasound patient, Bobby Krause, who will share his treatment experience, providing first-hand insights into the journey. Focused Ultrasound Foundation was founded to improve the lives of millions of people with serious medical disorders by accelerating the development and adoption of focused ultrasound. Bobby Krause was diagnosed in 2016 with young onset Parkinson’s disease at age 42. He is the president and founder of Be Still Foundation, an organization created to help cover the costs, raise awareness and provide education on the benefits of Focused Ultrasound therapy for those in need of tremor relief. Click to Register. |
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Virtual Conference: APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage, February 19th-20th Registration is now open for the third annual APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage, taking place on February 19-20, 2025. The program runs from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET daily. Why should you join? · 20+ incredible speakers, from top medical experts to people with PD ready to share their stories—you’ll get a great mix of perspectives and expertise! · Lots of opportunities for LIVE Q&A, so get your questions ready! · Concurrent sessions let you choose the topics you’re most interested in. · It’s free! A full two-day program has been designed to educate, empower, and engage you! Some session highlights include: · New PD Treatments on the Horizon · Emergency Preparedness & Parkinson’s · Together, Not Alone: The Power of Connection and Care · Voices of Parkinson’s – Real Life, Real Talk · Pain Management in PD · Falls Management: How to Avoid Falling Head Over Heels With PD · How Palliative Care Can Help People Living with PD · Fun, interactive activities including drumming, journaling, improv, and fitness Click to Register. |
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Help Keep Us Going We welcome donations to Parkinson's Fitness at any time of year–maybe to celebrate a loved one's birthday or special event. You can do so online DONATE HERE. You can also mail a check c/o Keith and Linda Hall to 46 Brittania Circle Salem, MA 01970. Thank you! |
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