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July Newsletter & This Week's Classes 6/30 - 7/6 Dear Friends Happy Independence Day! We've got in person, virtual and recorded class offerings below to keep you moving. Please Note Holiday Schedule: We will hold Kim's Marblehead Monday 10am class, Wednesday Marblehead 11am class, and Salem Thursday 1:20pm class this week. There will be no Zoom classes, no Thursday Gloucester class, and no Friday classes this week. We've added extra recorded workouts for you to do. Check it all out below! Thank you, Linda P.S. Check out our online resources, make a donation, and more at www.parkinsonsfitness.org. 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 1:20pm In-Person Strength with Kim this week at Salem Council on Aging, 401 Bridge Street in Salem. To confirm class will be held, please call the COA at 978-744-0924. ------------------- No Thursday Gloucester Class or Friday Classes, in Celebration of Independence Day Try one of our recorded classes listed in the section below. Parkinson's Fitness at Home There are no Zoom Classes this holiday week. Click below and try one of our recorded classes. Instead of Tuesday Virtual, try: Stretch Balance and Swing Have a Ball, Coordination Exercises Instead of Wednesday Yoga, try: Gentle Beginning Yoga Practice  Instead of Thursday and Friday classes, try: 20 Minutes of Seated Exercises Hip Stretches and Balance Exercise More Recorded Workouts: Click for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for a recorded workout with Kim Click for another recorded workout with Kim 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 More Rowing This Summer! Our friend Matt Lehrer has confirmed that there will be more rowing this summer! It looks like Sunday afternoons as well as Wednesday or Thursday late mornings (to avoid traffic!) will be the time options offered for summer. The next series of sessions will be smaller in size (6-8 rowers total) and offered in sculling boats (1-2 person boats with each rower having two smaller oars) for more individualized instruction. Participants will be asked to register for sessions covering multiple weeks to build skills. Lessons will remain at no cost to PD patients and caregivers participating. The Parkinson's Fitness team will reach out with dates once they have been chose as well as possible carpooling options. Stay tuned more to come. Webinar: Wednesday, July 2nd at 1pm: Social Engagement - Everyday Safety at Home Wellness Wednesday Social Engagement Series: Living with Parkinson’s can make daily tasks more challenging—but with the right tools and strategies, you can stay safe and independent. This session offers practical tips to help you move with confidence and ease at home, especially if you live alone or manage most of your care. Join us to learn small changes that can make a big difference in your daily safety and well-being. Speaker Judith Sachs is Certified Dance for PD, Certified A Matter of Balance. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, July 9th at 1pm: Pre-motor Parkinson's When does Parkinson’s disease really begin? For years, a Parkinson’s diagnosis has focused on visible symptoms like tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking challenges. But we also know that the pathological changes that accompany PD start decades earlier. These changes can result in more hidden signs, like smell loss, constipation, and certain sleep disorders (known collectively as pre-motor or non-motor symptoms). These early clues, combined with exciting breakthroughs in biomarkers and genetics, are transforming our understanding of Parkinson’s and opening new doors for earlier detection and intervention. Dr. Rebecca Gilbert and special guest Dr. Michael Schwarzschild will have an eye-opening conversation about how Parkinson’s may begin long before the first tremor appears and talk about redefining a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, July 9th at 3pm: Palliative Care and PD Palliative care is often thought to be for end of life. It is actually care that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for those with incurable illnesses and their families. Management of non-motor symptoms, care-giver support, and advanced care planning are just a few of the levels of support needed for all people living with Parkinson’s. Dr. Benzi Kluger will walk us through how palliative care can help us all. Click to Register. Webinar: Tuesday, July 29th at 3pm: Parkinson's Dementia vs. Typical Age-Related Decline Dementia is a common and commonly confused non-motor symptom that can develop with Parkinson’s disease. Learn directly from a movement disorder specialist, Maria Cristina Ospina, in this dynamic Q&A-style presentation, and leave understanding hallmarks of PD dementia and how to distinguish them from signs of typical age-related cognitive decline. Maria Cristina Ospina, MD is a movement disorder neurologist in a private practice as well as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Arizona. Click to Register. 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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