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

 

This Week's Activities: April 22 - 28 Dear Friends We are nearing the end of this year's Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. Every six minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Parkinson’s – nearly 90,000 new cases each year. During this month we try to educate more people about the disease; offer evidence-based exercise and support programs; and one day we hope to see a cure. Parkinson's Fitness continues our mission of providing wellness solutions for this community. Please consider helping us meet our goals with any contribution you can. Click to donate. Remember that each bit of movement counts toward helping manage your PD symptoms, so try and get in some exercise every day. Class details and Zoom links are below along with some recorded options you can do at home. 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 Sally on 4/22 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. ------------------- 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. No Zoom on Tuesday 4/23. Try these video options: Opening Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/VT5rC2g6NHA Shifting and Balancing: https://youtu.be/lVVF8trwdMI ------------------- Wednesday at 1pm Breathe and Stretch Yoga with Dianna Click Here Meeting ID: 818 8748 2663 Password: 12345 ------------------- Friday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna In-Person and also 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 Recorded Webinar to Watch: Learn About Parkinson's This video is presented by Samantha Elandary, MA, CCC-SLP, Founder & CEO, Parkinson Voice Project. Samantha Elandary has worked exclusively with the Parkinson’s population since 1999. She has a special skill for explaining complex material in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. People with Parkinson’s, along with their family and close friends, are encouraged to watch this webinar. In this hour long video, Samantha reviews basic information about Parkinson’s and its effect on speech and swallowing. She also explains how “intent” improves motor movements, such as walking. Click Here to Learn More. Webinar: Intimacy and Parkinson's: Thursday, May 2nd at 2pm Join Davis Phinney Foundation for their May Live Well Today webinar, "Intimacy and Parkinson's," with Lisa Thomas and Daniel Fleshner. During this live webinar, Director of Education and Content Devon Fulford will sit down with Licensed Relationship and Sex Therapist Lisa Thomas and Licensed Professional Counselor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Daniel Fleshner. They will discuss intimacy, sexuality, and relationship dynamics when living with Parkinson's. They will also be answering questions from the audience as possible, so if you have a question about intimacy, please send it to blog@dpf.org. Click Here to Register. Webinar: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson's: Wednesday, May 8th at 3pm Cognitive decline is a symptom of Parkinson’s disease that’s gaining more attention for its impact on quality of life. For Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a discussion about cognitive issues in Parkinson’s and ways to improve them with Joel Mack, MD. Presenter Dr. Joel Mack is a Psychiatrist with the NW Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers at the Portland VA Medical Center. He has been practicing psychiatry for more than 15 years. He has published articles on cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease and is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Click Here to Register. Tight Back? Six Exercises to Help If you find that you’re sitting more than normal, experiencing back pain can happen. While it might seem like sitting would relieve back pain, too much sitting can aggravate your back. The good news is there’s hope! Try these six exercises from LoseIt to reduce back tightness and alleviate back pain. Click to Learn More. Join us at the APDA Massachusetts Optimism Walk: Sunday, May 19th at Bowditch Field in Framingham, MA The Optimism Walk, brought to you by APDA, is part of a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to Parkinson’s disease. Check-in and pre-event activities begin at 11:00 am. Ceremony is at Noon - Walk to follow. Location: Bowditch Field | 475 Union Ave, Framingham Additional Information: Fundraising is highly encouraged and much appreciated. There will be food, fun, family-friendly activities, community resources and so much more! The walk route is wheelchair accessible (walk as much or as little as you choose). 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.

Sunday April 28, 2024 3:30pm - 5pm | Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut St Salem, MA 01945 | Purchase Tickets $30

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Sunday May 19th 2024 2:00pm | Peabody High Performing Arts Program Victorian Tea Party | Wiggin Auditorium at Peabody City Hall

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Citizens Inn Resource Schedule April 2024

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Peabody Free Meal Programs April 2024

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May 18, 2024 9am-1pm Boston Common, Boston MA | NAMI Walks Massachusetts | LACE UP For Mental Health

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Saturday April 27th & Sunday April 28th 8am-3pm | 140 East Street Middleton, MA 01949 | NAMI Walks Fundraiser 978-774-2872

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We Care Friendly Calls Program 978 219-1654

The North Shore Public Health Collaborative, in conjunction with the City of Peabody Health Department, is offering a new outreach support service for aging adults in the North Shore community. The WeCare program is a four-week telephone outreach and support program for aging adults, centered on providing meaningful connections and conversations through daily phone calls. Our is to bring a friendly, respectful, and empathetic phone call to our participant’s day, to ease feelings of loneliness, isolation, and separation.   

The WeCare program was designed and developed as the Covid-19 public health emergency began to expire nationwide. The pandemic caused significant gaps in the connection between aging adults and their families, friends, and community. Even friendly conversations with strangers became limited for so many of us, as we remained closer to home to stay healthy. It is our goal at WeCare to bridge those gaps and make daily supportive connection a reality again for aging adults. 

How does it work? After a brief introductory call from the WeCare program manager, the participant will be paired with one of our trained Community Health Workers. The initial introductory call will allow our team, and the Public Health Departments that support us, to understand more about the individual participant, their specific circumstances, and potential needs.  

The WeCare program is available to aging adults in the City of Peabody and surrounding communities who are interested in a regular call and outreach support from our team. 

Additionally, the North Shore Public Health Collaborative has launched the WeCare Resource Guide.

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