Sunday September 15 2024 1:00 PM | Cultivating Compassion Education Series | Compassionate Care ALS | Follow-up

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Don't miss our featured speaker for September!

Deepening Our Soul Care Practices

Presented by Tom Daly, PhD with an introduction by CCALS Founder, Ron Hoffman

Sunday, September 15, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET

Join us for a follow-up to the program Tom did with us last April, in which he shared his personal experience as a caregiver, and how he uses the 4 Essential Gateways to Wisdom to deepen his own self-care and to support his ALS clients and caregivers on their uniquely different journeys. During this follow-up program, Dr. Tom will expand on the 4 Gateways process, provide hands-on experience, and leave us all with tools to use as we navigate the difficult path of ALS. All are welcome, whether you participated in April or not.

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About the Speaker

Tom Daly, PhD, is co-founder of Living Arts Foundation with his wife Jude Blitz. He is the founder of 4 Gateways Coaching, and creator of the Radical Soul-Care Training Program. Tom is a teacher, mentor, life coach, and a nationally respected elder in men’s soul work. He has worked with CCALS for many years as a coach for both caregivers and those living with ALS. He is perhaps best known for his ability to create safe spaces for deep inner soul work.

Monthly Gatherings

Men of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder September 19 2:00pm ET

Enjoy the connection and unique perspective of other men living with ALS, male caregivers of persons living with ALS, sons of those with ALS, or any man touched by the disease. We will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connections and healing to the ALS journey. The Men of ALS gatherings create a safe space to explore the rich male perspective on lineage, sexuality, the role as caregiver, and the experience of compassion. Register

Women of ALS September 19 3:00pm ET

Enjoy the connection and unique perspective of other women living with ALS, female caregivers of persons living with ALS, daughters of those with ALS, or any woman touched by the disease. We will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connections and healing to the ALS journey. The Women of ALS gatherings create a safe space to explore the rich feminine perspective on lineage, sexuality, the role as caregiver, and the experience of compassion. Register

Mothers of ALS September 26 3:00pm ET

CCALS offers this informal gathering specifically for mothers who have been impacted by ALS. This disease shines a unique and challenging spotlight on the relationships between mothers and their children. We will join with each other in council to listen deeply and bear witness to our experiences as we connect and discover new pathways through the intensity of an ALS experience. Register

Beyond ALS September 26 6:30pm ET

Join a welcoming group of men and women who have lost a loved one to ALS. Share openly with others who are rebuilding their lives after profound loss. This interactive gathering will highlight where we are now and what may feel different: our identity, our values, our approach to spirituality, and more. We will listen deeply to each other’s stories about the new experiences of building relationships, contentment with solitude, or challenges as a single parent. But, most importantly, come to enjoy and appreciate the company of others who have come to experience the precious nature of human life. Register

Sons and Daughters of ALS Guided by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder September 29 4:00pm ET

Sons and Daughters of ALS, hosted by CCALS Founder and Director, Ron Hoffman, is designed for those 18 years to 30- somethings who have experienced a parent, or close loved one, struggling from symptoms, diagnosis, decline or death with ALS. Growing up with the intensity and complexity of ALS in our family can shake us to the very core. It is often hard to comprehend or describe the ways that this disease shapes our past, present and future. If you are living with, or have lived with, the impact of a parent with ALS, you are invited to join our zoom gathering for Sons and Daughters of ALS. With deep listening, in the company of others who know the similarity of the uninvited path of having a parent with ALS, we will gather in council to share our experiences with the broad motivation to bring heartfelt connection, awareness and healing. Register

Contact James@ccals.org with any questions.

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

 

This Week's Activities: September 9 - 15 Dear Friends September is here. As you look at your monthly calendar, make sure you are scheduling time to exercise. Every bit of movement counts toward helping manage your PD symptoms, so try and get in some exercise every day. This Thursday: Check out our new location...try some new moves...meet some new people. Here's your chance: We hope you can join us on September 12th at 1pm for a special Strength class at the Salem Council on Aging. This 1pm class will be hosted by Parkinson’s Fitness founder Linda Hall and instructor Sally. We will be including an intro to drumming and after class providing a detailed folder on Parkinson’s Tips and Guidelines for handling emergencies, staying safe and traveling. Click here to let us know if you are coming. Take care! Linda and Keith Click to Check out our Website 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. Please stay after class on 9/9 for Support Gathering led by our friend Gail Borden. ------------------- 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 at Salem Council on Aging, 401 Bridge Street in Salem. This week Sally and Linda will be there with some special workout fun! 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 Zoom Parkinson's Fitness 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? Click for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for a recorded workout with Kim (changes weekly) Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos Click the photos below to find recorded workouts with Sally, Dianna and Kim. News, Articles, Education & Fun Things Day of Action: Tuesday, September 17th: Join in & Advocate Mark your calendar for the Parkinson’s National Day of Action on Tuesday, September 17, 2024! Join thousands of advocates to urge government leaders to address environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s including banning toxic chemicals like paraquat, which is thought to increase Parkinson’s risk by up to 500 percent. The National Day of Action is virtual, so you can participate from wherever you are, and it will only take a minute! All you have to do is sign a petition or send a pre-written email to your officials. Sign up ahead of time to receive an email on September 17th with all the information you need to take action. Click to Register. Webinar: Thursday, September 19th at 12PM: A Conversation on Parkinson's-Related Hallucinations and Delusions Hallucinations and delusions are non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s that can occur in some people. These symptoms—which involve seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) or believing things that are not true (delusions) —can be a concerning topic for people living with PD and their loved ones. In this Third Thursdays Webinar, our expert panel will discuss what these symptoms can look like, how to talk about hallucinations and delusions with loved ones and doctors and what medication and non-medication strategies may help you and your care partners ease these symptoms. Click to Register. Join Us at Moving Day Boston: October 12 at 9am at DCR Artesani Park in Boston Participants are invited to put on their Moving Day gear and join us in person at Moving Day Boston. This year’s event will put our community’s energy on full display as we celebrate movement together. Bring your friends and family to exercise, learn about Parkinson’s resources, take part in our signature We Move Ceremony, and, of course, enjoy the Moving Day Walk. You don’t want to miss the inspiring day we have planned for you! Moving Day Boston will take place rain or shine. Click to Register. Looking for More Resources? Check Out APDA's Archives American Parkinson's disease Association is one of several organizations that offer many resources and updates about living with Parkinson's disease. Click to Check Out Some of APDA's Resources. New Biosensor Can Detect Dopamine in Unprocessed Blood Samples A newly developed biosensor that can rapidly detect and quantify levels of dopamine — a chemical messenger nerve cells use to communicate — may serve as a low-cost and efficient tool to diagnose and monitor people with Parkinson’s disease or other conditions marked by abnormal dopamine levels. The “biosensor is extremely sensitive to low concentrations of biomolecules, which make them promising platform for specialized assays, point of care applications in remote locations,” Debashis Chanda, PhD, a researcher at UCF’s NanoScience Technology Center and the study’s principal investigator, said in a university news story. Click to Read the Parkinson's News Today Article. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Fall Session Open for Registration Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a core program offered by the Brian Grant Foundation. Reserve your spot now for this 8-week MBSR course that will meet online for two hours every Tuesday from 8pm-10pm starting October 15 through December 10. Subsidized tuition for the full 8-week course starts at $25/person. Classes include meditation instruction and practice, group discussions and educational presentations on the relationships between mindfulness, stress, and wellness. Click to Reserve Your Spot. We also offer a Zoom class through Parkinson's Fitness that can similarly help with stress reduction, mindfulness and movement. Join Dianna Wednesdays at 1pm for Breathe and Stretch Yoga. Click Here Meeting ID: 818 8748 2663 Passcode: 12345 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!  For more information on Parkinson’s Fitness, or to register for our classes go to www.parkinsonsfitness.org or contact us at parkinsonfitness@gmail.com.

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