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

Newsletter and Class Schedule 7/20 - 7/26 Dear Friends: Heat waves, smokey skies, and more. We've made it through a lot lately, but we're thrilled to see that you are all still showing 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. Some of our fitness spaces are quite warm lately, please remember to wear lighter layers and to bring water so you can stay hydrated. Please Note: Dianna's Thursday class will meet at a new location for the next two weeks: Rockport Community Center, 58 Broadway, Rockport. 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 Please Note: Dianna's Thursday class will meet at a new location for the next two weeks: Rockport Community Center, 58 Broadway, Rockport. 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 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: Why Falls Happen in Parkinson's: Changes in Balance and Movement—Wednesday, July 29th at 1pm Falls are a common concern for people living with Parkinson’s disease and can have a significant impact on safety, confidence, and independence. In this program, we will explore how Parkinson’s affects gait (walking) and balance, common factors that may contribute to falls, and ways to recognize early signs of fall risk. Experts will share practical strategies and safety precautions to improve safety and minimize fall risk to support balance and mobility in everyday life. Click to Register. Video to Watch: Ask the MD— Communication Changes with Parkinson’s Communication helps us express ourselves, connect with others and move through daily life. But Parkinson’s can introduce challenges that make communication more complicated — sometimes in ways that are hard to explain or easy to misunderstand. In this Ask the MD conversation, I talk with a speech-language pathologist and a mental health counselor about how Parkinson’s can affect communication — from speech, voice and facial expression to body language, emotions and mood. From there, we explore practical strategies for clearer, more comfortable conversations. Click to Watch. Article to Read: Light Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Learn about the effectiveness of Light Therapy for treating Parkinson’sIn clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease (PD), light therapy, or the use of light as a treatment for PD symptoms, shows the most promise for sleep disorders, but has varied success for other motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. Light therapy encompasses a broad category of treatments involving different types of light and delivery systems. Past research and ongoing clinical trials are helping to clarify how and where this approach may fit into PD care. Click to Read. Webinar: Parkinson's and the Gut-Brain Connection—Wednesday, August 12th at 3pm Explore how Parkinson’s impacts the body's gut-brain connection with Dr. Bianca Palushaj. During this presentation, she will discuss how the digestive system and brain communicate, and why this relationship may play an important role in Parkinson’s disease. Click to Register. Video to Watch: Art Therapy and Parkinson’s It’s known that art therapy can improve one’s mood by creating a sense of community and aid in communication and self-expression. Research has shown that art therapy can do more to benefit Parkinson’s disease by improving overall visual-cognitive skills, visual exploration strategies, and general motor functions. Presenter Marygrace Berberian is a licensed and registered Art Therapist and licensed clinical social worker, is the Director of the Graduate Art Therapy Program at New York University.  Click to Watch. 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