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Newsletter and Class Schedule 6/29 - 7/5 Dear Friends: Wow! Can you believe it's already the 4th?! Please note: we take our summer break Tuesday, June 30th through Friday, July 3rd. The only in-person class this week will be the Monday 10am class with Kim at the Marblehead COA. There will not be any Parkinson's Fitness classes Tuesday through Friday. 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. We hope you enjoy some time outdoors and enjoy the Independence Day celebrations! Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes This week we only have one in-person class. Look to the blue box under this section for links to our 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 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.  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  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. Article: Sun Safety Record temperatures mean extra precautions when it comes to your skin! While it’s true that everyone should be careful with sun exposure, people living with Parkinson’s have an increased risk of skin cancer and should be even more vigilant against harmful rays. A few simple habits can help protect your skin while you to enjoy time outdoors this summer. Click to Read. 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. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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