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

painting by Dianna Daly April is Parkinson's Awareness Month Dear Friends: April Awareness Month is annually dedicated to increasing a broader understanding about Parkinson’s by encouraging early detection, raising recognition about the symptoms and finding support for managing them, and highlighting the need for continued research. It also provides an opportunity to honor caregivers, families, and medical professionals who make a difference every day. During Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we invite you to join us for open house sessions held during our regularly scheduled classes, led by each of our instructors. Monday, April 6th at 11am: Parkinson’s Support Group Discussion led by Gail Perry Borden Marblehead Council on Aging Friday, April 10th at 1pm: Balance in Motion Class with Dianna A unique blend of exercise, music, emotion and social engagement Danvers Council on Aging Friday, April 10th at 2:15pm: Parkinson’s Support Group Panel discussion led by  Ray James RN, MSCR, Matt Lehrer Community Rowing Inc, Nathan Zimmerman Boxing with Parkinson’s, Linda Hall Parkinson’s Fitness Danvers Council on Aging Friday, April 17th at 10:30am: Drumming with Sally A blend of rhythm, repetition, coordination and full-brain engagement  Lynnfield Council on Aging Wednesday, April 29th at 11am: Strength with Kim  Exercise designed to help to slow functional decline, improve safety, and enhance quality of life Marblehead Council on Aging   Have a great week, come join us and try a different, additional class during April…you’ll be welcomed wherever you go! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness Instructor Spotlight —Balance in Motion instructor Dianna Daly “Your Movement class [is] brilliant, joyful, and creative. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to experience it with your vibrant and engaged community.” —Linda Tickle-Degnen, PhD, OT, FAOTA, Professor Emeritus of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University Friday, April 10th, experience instructor Dianna Daly's 1:00 PM Balance in Motion class at the Danvers COA, 25 Stone Street.  Dianna Daly is an artist and educator specializing in dance, yoga and exercise for people with Parkinson’s. Dance and movement can be surprisingly powerful therapies for people living with Parkinson’s, not just physically, but neurologically and emotionally. Dianna Daly’s inspiration for her classes come from her love and extensive background in dance. Dance is unique because it blends exercise (for strength, balance, endurance), music (rhythmic cueing for the brain), emotion and expression, and social engagement.Connections in the dance world brought her attention to Parkinson's and she's never looked back. This month she will join Dance for PD® colleagues, David Leventhal and Pamela Quinn, to work with OT graduate students from Tufts University shining light on the benefits of dance for people with Parkinson's and how to creatively bring that into their OT practice. In June she will head to the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn, NY, to join colleagues from around the world who are teaching people with Parkinson's.  “Dianna keeps us involved with so many different exercises. I am never bored. We are like family and I love coming to class! It keeps me motivated!” —from a class participant Click here to learn more about Dianna’s extensive certifications and career experience. 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 this week with Sally 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 this week with Sally 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. ------------------- Thursdays at 1:20pm In-Person Strength this week with Sally 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 Webinar: Reshaping Exercise and PD—Wednesday, April 8th at 3pm SPARX clinical trials are reshaping how we understand exercise and Parkinson’s disease. Please join the Brian Grant Foundation for a conversation with Dr. Dan Corcos, lead researcher of the SPARX trials. We'll explore how different types of exercise may impact Parkinson’s progression. Click to Register. Webinar: Speaking & Swallowing in Parkinson’s: Wednesday, April 15th at 1pm Speech and swallowing changes are common in Parkinson’s disease and can significantly affect communication, nutrition, and quality of life. We will learn why voice and swallowing challenges occur in Parkinson’s and how they may progress over time. The session will highlight the essential role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in identifying, assessing, and managing these changes. Practical strategies, therapeutic approaches, and supportive tools will be shared to help people with Parkinson’s and care partners feel more confident and empowered in daily communication and eating. Click to Register. Article: Tango Therapy: How the Dance of Passion is Helping Parkinson’s Patients Tango is the national dance of Argentina, known for its passion, precision and heart. In a hospital in Buenos Aires, it has another purpose: as a therapy for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Once a week, about a dozen patients come to Ramos Mejía Hospital to dance — a session that uses the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination. The goal is to give them approaches to movement that they can use in their daily lives, as well as a social and emotional boost from moving to music. Click to Read. Webinar: Expert Briefing: Artificial Intelligence & Parkinson’s: Wednesday, May 13th at 1pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how health care information is shared and used—including for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. But what exactly is AI, and how does it differ from augmented intelligence, which is designed to support (not replace) human judgment? In this Parkinson's Foundation Expert Briefing, our speaker will provide a clear, practical overview of AI’s role in the delivery of care for people with Parkinson’s. Click to Register. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice