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

Newsletter and Class Schedule 6/22 - 6/28 PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE TEMPORARY CLASS CHANGES THIS WEEK! THEY APPEAR IN GREEN TYPE. Dear Friends: Happy Summer! And a very happy day to all of the Dads out there! Remember that every bit of movement helps you manage your Parkinson's symptoms, so try your best to attend the in-person classes and log on for video recorded classes as much as you can. Please note: we take our summer break Tuesday, June 30th through Friday, July 3rd. There will not be any Parkinson's Fitness classes those days. 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.  CLASS CANCELLED THIS WEEK Please use Dianna's channel of videos link below as an alternate option. ------------------- 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 Gil and Linda at Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone Street in Danvers. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 978-762-0208.  IN-PERSON CLASS ONLY THIS WEEK For those who regularly attend virtually, please use Dianna's channel of videos link below as an alternate option. 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 NO VIRTUAL CLASS THIS WEEK Please use Dianna's channel of videos link below as an alternative option. ------------------- Fridays at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna on Zoom NO VIRTUAL CLASS THIS WEEK Please use Dianna's channel of videos link below as an alternative option. -------------------  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 DATES! October 24th—Parkinson's Fitness Expo at Danvers YMCA November 22nd—Parkinson's Fitness Fundraiser at the Marblehead VFW More info to come—Let's keep this organization thriving! Webinar: Thriving Through Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Communicating Effectively with Your Doctor: Monday, July 7th at 2pm In this episode of Thriving Through Occupational Therapy, guest speaker Sydney Settle, OTD, OTR/L, will focus on practical and empowering strategies for communicating effectively with your doctor about your Parkinson’s disease. You’ll learn: • How to prepare for medical appointments • How to make the most of the time you have during each visit • Helpful tips for tracking symptoms • Ideas for managing challenges between appointments • And much more! Register today and join us for a conversation designed to help you become a more active and confident partner in your healthcare journey. Click to Register. Webinar: How the Arts Help My PD: Wednesday, July 8th at 3pm Join us for an inspiring conversation about how creative expression can transform life with Parkinson’s. Through mime, dance, and art, Barbara Mathews has discovered powerful tools for movement, connection, and joy. Presenter Barbara Salsberg Mathews is an artist, educator, author, and advocate dedicated to living well with Parkinson’s. She graduated from Ontario College of Art [OCADU], earned her M.Ed. from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and taught visual and dramatic arts in high schools for over 25 years. Click to Register. Webinar: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: DBS, Focused Ultrasound & Stereotactic Radiotherapy for PD—Wednesday, July 15th at 1pm Treatment options for Parkinson’s vary from person to person and often change as the disease progresses. Although prescription medications remain a cornerstone of care, several procedures may also be considered as part of a treatment plan. Deep brain stimulation (DBS), focused ultrasound (FUS), and stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) can help manage certain PD symptoms. While each may offer meaningful benefits, none is right for everyone. Register today to hear three leading experts discuss these procedures.  Click to Register. Article: Staying Active with Parkinson's Some of the most powerful insights about Parkinson’s disease come from the people affected by it. Their perspectives – the challenges, victories, and hard-won wisdom – can be incredibly valuable to those on a similar path and others who want to learn more about PD. With this knowledge, APDA was inspired to create a blog series dedicated to sharing the real stories and lived experiences of people impacted by PD. For our first installment, we interviewed three people with young onset Parkinson’s disease who shared their unique perspectives on navigating PD at an earlier stage of life. Read insights form three inspiring people who are committed to staying active despite the challenges PD presents. Click to Read. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice