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

Newsletter & Class Schedule 8/17 - 8/23 Dear Friends: Hopefully you are finding ways to stay cool and to get outside and move your body. As a reminder, some of our fitness spaces are quite warm lately, please remember to wear lighter layers and to bring water so you can stay hydrated. It is important to drink enough non-caffeinated liquids to ensure your body and especially your medication are working as they should. Thanks for continuing to show up for our in person fitness classes. We know that every bit of movement helps to make it easier to manage your Parkinson's symptoms. 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 12:30pm 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. All times listed are US Eastern Standard Time. Click here to convert to your time zone. 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 SAVE THE DATE! October 24th—Parkinson's Fitness Expo at Danvers YMCA Article to Read: Turmeric Compound May Protect Motor Function in Parkinson’s Mouse Model Pretreatment with curcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, helped protect motor function in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease, a new study found. Findings suggest that curcumin helped protect dopamine-producing nerve cells by activating autophagy, a process cells use to recycle unneeded material. Click to Read. Webinar: Coffee and Conversations—Psychosis and Hallucinations: Wednesday, August 19th at 1PM Not everyone with Parkinson’s will experience psychosis or hallucinations, but when they do occur, they can be confusing, distressing, or even frightening for both the person with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. In this open conversation, Dr. Sneha Mantri and a guest expert invite you to bring your questions about what these experiences mean, why they happen, how to recognize them, and how to respond with compassion and calm. Your questions will guide the discussion as our experts share clear, trustworthy insights and practical strategies to support safety, understanding, and emotional well-being. Click to Register. Webinar: Can Parkinson's Disease Be Inherited?: Thursday, August 20th at 12PM Genes hold important clues that can help scientists better understand and treat Parkinson’s. In this month’s MJFF Parkinson’s Webinar, experts will discuss the genetic factors linked to Parkinson’s risk, how genetics may influence the disease and how these insights could help guide the development of better treatments. They’ll also answer your questions live. Click to Register. Come Out For Moving Day Boston— Saturday, October 10th at 9am at DCR Artesani Park in Boston Each year the Parkinson's Foundation hosts Moving Day fundraising walks around the country to unite people living with Parkinson's disease, their care partners and loved ones. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It's a celebration of movement, which is proven to help manage Parkinson's symptoms. When you join a Moving Day event and fundraise, as a solo walker or part of a team, you join our movement. A movement committed to providing lifesaving resources. A movement committed to advancing research and care. A movement committed to helping people live better with Parkinson’s. A movement committed to finding a cure. Click to Learn More and Register. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice