Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 12:30p – 3:00p | Salem Council on Aging 401 Bridge Street, Salem MA

 

 

Newsletter & Class Schedule 10/27 - 11/2   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.     WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS   Linda Hall Founder, Parkinson’s Fitness    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    Please contact us with any questions at: parkinsonsfitness@gmail.com or by phone at 781-572-5918     Please Click to RSVP and Attend     Dear Friends:   We hope your caregivers can join us in a few weeks for a special luncheon and learning session. Please click the RSVP above if you can attend.   Exercise also has been shown to help manage your Parkinson's symptoms. We try to make it easier for you to move every day!   We appreciate the support that has been coming in to help us continue providing the exercise, movement, and strength-building classes, as well as educational and care partner resources that we have offered for over 12 years through Parkinson's Fitness. Please help us to continue our programming by making a donation if you can.   Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness   Thank you for helping us fill the financial gap so we can continue the mission of Parkinson's Fitness. Any donation is much appreciated!   Thank you!   Linda     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.   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: Tuesday, October 28th at 1pm: Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Selecting the Right Walking Aide Staying active and mobile is key to living well with Parkinson’s disease, and sometimes a walking aide can make all the difference. In this episode of Let’s Keep Moving With APDA, we’ll explore how walking aides can support safety, independence, and confidence. You’ll also learn the different types of walking aides available—from canes to walkers—and what features may be most helpful for people with Parkinson’s. Teresa Baker, PT, DPT, a physical therapist from Boston University and the APDA National Rehabilitation Resource Center for Parkinson’s Disease, will discuss important considerations to keep in mind when selecting the right walking aide for your needs and lifestyle. Whether you are living with Parkinson’s or caring for someone who is, this session will give you practical information to help make walking safer, more comfortable, and less stressful. Click to Register.     Webinar: Tuesday, October 28th at 1:30pm: Can Exercise Slow PD Progression in Those At-Risk? Meet the researchers of Slow-SPEED US, an upcoming clinical trial evaluating whether exercise can slow the progression towards Parkinson’s disease among genetically at-risk individuals. Learn from Sirwan K.L. Darweesh, MD PhD, lead investigator for the Slow-SPEED network and the already running Slow-SPEED Netherlands study as well as Ruth B. Schneider, MD, who will be leading the US study. Click to Register.     Webinar: Wednesday, November 5th at 3pm: Innovations in Parkinson's Diagnosis Learn about a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that uses skin biopsies to detect abnormal alpha-synuclein, the protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. Featured speaker Dr. Todd D. Levine will share insights on what’s on the horizon for future diagnostic developments and what this could mean for earlier detection, more accurate diagnoses, and improved care for people living with Parkinson’s. Dr. Levine is one of the three founders of CND Life Sciences and serves as its Chief Medical Officer, playing a key role in the delivery of diagnostic services and ongoing technology development. Click to Register.     Article: Tips for Traveling with Parkinson’s Disease People travel for many reasons - to see family, for business purposes, to explore new sites or just to relax and unwind. Traveling often brings unexpected challenges, especially for those with Parkinson’s disease. However, with proper and proactive planning, there is no need to let PD hold you back. APDA offers a guide to discuss the most important considerations so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying your travels. Click to Read More.

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Newsletter & Class Schedule 10/27 - 11/2 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. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS   Linda Hall Founder, Parkinson’s Fitness  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    Please contact us with any questions at: parkinsonsfitness@gmail.com or by phone at 781-572-5918 Please Click to RSVP and Attend Dear Friends: We hope your caregivers can join us in a few weeks for a special luncheon and learning session. Please click the RSVP above if you can attend. Exercise also has been shown to help manage your Parkinson's symptoms. We try to make it easier for you to move every day! We appreciate the support that has been coming in to help us continue providing the exercise, movement, and strength-building classes, as well as educational and care partner resources that we have offered for over 12 years through Parkinson's Fitness. Please help us to continue our programming by making a donation if you can. Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness Thank you for helping us fill the financial gap so we can continue the mission of Parkinson's Fitness. Any donation is much appreciated! Thank you! Linda 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. 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: Tuesday, October 28th at 1pm: Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Selecting the Right Walking Aide Staying active and mobile is key to living well with Parkinson’s disease, and sometimes a walking aide can make all the difference. In this episode of Let’s Keep Moving With APDA, we’ll explore how walking aides can support safety, independence, and confidence. You’ll also learn the different types of walking aides available—from canes to walkers—and what features may be most helpful for people with Parkinson’s. Teresa Baker, PT, DPT, a physical therapist from Boston University and the APDA National Rehabilitation Resource Center for Parkinson’s Disease, will discuss important considerations to keep in mind when selecting the right walking aide for your needs and lifestyle. Whether you are living with Parkinson’s or caring for someone who is, this session will give you practical information to help make walking safer, more comfortable, and less stressful. Click to Register. Webinar: Tuesday, October 28th at 1:30pm: Can Exercise Slow PD Progression in Those At-Risk? Meet the researchers of Slow-SPEED US, an upcoming clinical trial evaluating whether exercise can slow the progression towards Parkinson’s disease among genetically at-risk individuals. Learn from Sirwan K.L. Darweesh, MD PhD, lead investigator for the Slow-SPEED network and the already running Slow-SPEED Netherlands study as well as Ruth B. Schneider, MD, who will be leading the US study. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, November 5th at 3pm: Innovations in Parkinson's Diagnosis Learn about a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that uses skin biopsies to detect abnormal alpha-synuclein, the protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. Featured speaker Dr. Todd D. Levine will share insights on what’s on the horizon for future diagnostic developments and what this could mean for earlier detection, more accurate diagnoses, and improved care for people living with Parkinson’s. Dr. Levine is one of the three founders of CND Life Sciences and serves as its Chief Medical Officer, playing a key role in the delivery of diagnostic services and ongoing technology development. Click to Register. Article: Tips for Traveling with Parkinson’s Disease People travel for many reasons - to see family, for business purposes, to explore new sites or just to relax and unwind. Traveling often brings unexpected challenges, especially for those with Parkinson’s disease. However, with proper and proactive planning, there is no need to let PD hold you back. APDA offers a guide to discuss the most important considerations so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying your travels. Click to Read More. 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