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Newsletter & Class Schedule 11/10 - 11/16 Dear Friends: This coming Wednesday is our Caregivers Luncheon at the Salem Council on Aging. We hope that your spouse or other care partner can join us for some great learning and discussion. If you would like to attend, please contact Linda Hall ASAP at parkinsonsfitness@gmail.com or by phone at 781-572-5918. More details are below in the newsletter. We would also like to take a moment to recognize all of our friends who are Veterans. We honor them and their families this Tuesday for the brave sacrifices they made for us. Thank you for your service! Note: There will be no class on Tuesday in honor of Veteran's Day. Thank you for continuing to help us fill the financial gap so we can continue the mission of Parkinson's Fitness. Any donation is much appreciated! Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness Parkinson's Fitness invites you to join us for a Lunch and Conversation for Caregivers "Focusing on the various levels of rehab and short-term care" Guest speakers will join us for lunch and a panel presentation/discussion Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:30p – 3:00p Salem Council on Aging 401 Bridge Street, Salem MA.  LUNCH AND PANEL PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION   Katrina Rudd, LICSW, C-ASWCM, Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Social Worker, Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center Jennifer Ringdahl, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England Business Development Director, Jennifer leads a team that assists community members in accessing the acute rehabilitative level of care. Arianna Tello, MS Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England Marketing Coordinator In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes 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 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 Zoom Classes 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. No Tuesday Class this week in honor of Veteran's Day. Try one of the recorded class options below. ------------------- 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, November 12th at 3pm: Cognition and Parkinson's Cognitive impairment can affect people with Parkinson’s. The changes in the brain that lead to motor symptoms can also result in slowness in memory and thinking. Learn from Dr. Erin Foster about the impact of cognitive dysfunction and rehabilitation approaches. Click to Register. Webinar: Tuesday, November 18th at 3pm: Understanding Parkinson's-Related Hallucinations and Delusions If you or your loved one is experiencing Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions, there may be something you can do. This free educational program will explore the symptoms of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease and an FDA-approved treatment. We’ll hear from a Parkinson’s disease specialist and a care partner of someone who has experienced PD-related hallucinations or delusions. Join us to learn more together! Click to Register. Webinar: Thursday, November 20th at 12pm: Catalyzing Change: Parkinson’s Research Progress in 2025 In 2025, researchers built on breakthroughs to deepen their understanding of Parkinson’s and find more effective treatments for those living with the disease. Join us for this month’s Michael J. Fox Foundation Third Thursdays Webinar to learn more about this transformative year of research and what the future may hold for Parkinson’s care. Tune in to ask your questions live. Click to Register. Parkinson's Support Group In Person & Zoom: Friday, November 21st at 2:15pm Raymond James, MS, RN, Clinical Research Nurse, Boston Medical Center, Department of Neurology, Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Center will lead the next Parkinson Support Group on Friday November 21st, 2:15 - 3:45 pm, at the Danvers Council on Aging, located at 25 Stone Street, Danvers, MA 01923. That is a week later than our usual meeting date, so please take note! We will have a time to go over upcoming events and then split into our respective PD and Care Partner groups for more focused discussions centered around topics that really matter to you. Then we will come back together to close out our time and hopefully be able to do a little recap. Here is the zoom link for those that would like to join virtually, though please understand that the sound quality cannot be guaranteed and we will do our best: Join Zoom Meeting Https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/98095784259?pwd=IYxQkjDakJzpGozuaP045ZOab5Y2u1.1  Meeting ID: 980 9578 4259 Passcode: 20094 Recorded Webinar: Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Movement & Nutrition Let's Keep Moving is a webinar series with professional physical therapists with the APDA Rehab Resource Center at Boston University and hosted by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), providing virtual webinars with tips, research, and news on staying active and exercising. In a recent session, registered dietitian Rachel Reynolds detailed how a balanced diet is helpful for everyone’s health and especially helpful for people with Parkinson’s. On average, Americans are getting more protein than they need. For those with PD, this can be problematic because a higher protein intake can result in needing a higher dose of Sinemet, which can lead to negative side effects. Click to watch the recorded episode to learn about eating a balanced diet and how some PD symptoms can be regulated with diet change. Article, Fact Sheet & More: APDA's The Importance of Healthy Eating for People with Parkinson’s A healthy diet is vital for everyone and especially for people with Parkinson’s disease. Not only is a healthy diet associated with improved brain health and increased energy levels, but there are also many specific PD symptoms that can be improved by choosing the appropriate foods to eat. For example, good nutritional choices can help achieve or maintain normal body weight, alleviate delayed gastric emptying, and reduce constipation. The good news is that your diet and nutrition is something YOU have control over! Click here for a nutrition fact sheet, common questions, and blog posts to help educate and empower you to take steps toward healthier, more nutritious eating. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice