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

Newsletter and Class Schedule 5/11 - 5/17 Dear Friends: This week we celebrate all of the Moms out there who we love! 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. Next Sunday, APDA has their annual Optimism Walk. It's. great fundraiser to support the organization's many resources for us all as well as a great time to get together. We have our own Parkinson's Fitness team. Click here to Donate to our Join our Parkinson's Fitness Team at the APDA Optimism Walk—May 17th in Framingham. REMINDER: NEW CLASS TIME: Thursdays at 12:30pm at Salem Council on Aging.   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 at MAGMA (Movement Arts Gloucester), 186 Main Street in Gloucester. To confirm class will be held, please call Dianna at 857-488-7880. ------------------- NEW CLASS TIME!! Thursdays at 12:30pm 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 Click to Donate to our Join our Parkinson's Fitness Team at the APDA Optimism Walk—May 17th in Framingham. Webinar: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Ask the Doctor Anything!: Wednesday, May 13th at 1pm For the next episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, APDA’s own Dr. Gilbert will answer your unanswered questions about all aspects of Parkinson’s disease! The entire program will be dedicated to Q&A, and we’ll cover your PD-related questions concerning: Testing, Diagnosis, Managing symptoms, Medications, Surgical treatments, Your health care team, And anything else that you are wondering about! So register today and get your questions ready for this unique broadcast! Click to Register. 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. Webinar: Autonomic Disfunction and Parkinson’s: Wednesday, May 13th at 3pm Autonomic dysfunction can affect many everyday functions in Parkinson’s, from blood pressure and digestion to temperature regulation and bladder control. We’ll hear from a movement disorder specialist about what this means and what we can do about it. Presenter, Dr. Michelle Lavallee Dagostine is a movement disorder specialist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and is part of the Chase Family Movement Disorder Center. Dr. Lavallee Dagostine was the associate director of clinical research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders for several years prior to joining Hartford HealthCare in her current role.  Click to Register. Webinar: Parkinson’s and Constipation—a Candid Conversation: Thursday, May 21st at 12pm Why is constipation so common in Parkinson’s? How does it affect the way my PD medications work? How can I manage this troublesome symptom?Many people experience constipation at some point in their Parkinson’s journey. Join this Third Thursdays Webinar for an open conversation with a panel of experts about this common but often under-discussed symptom. They will share strategies for managing constipation and discuss the latest research on the connection between the gut and the brain. Click to Register. Zoom Class: Meditation for Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease: May 19th-June 9th APDA’s Thriving Through Mindfulness is a free four-week virtual workshop specifically designed for people living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) and their care partners. This interactive mindfulness series offers practical tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and reconnect with your body. Join us via Zoom for guided meditation and breathwork in a supportive group practice. Tuesdays, May 19th through June 9th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Click to Register. Article: 8 Benefits of Drinking Water You Might Not Know It’s not often that something simple, cheap, science-backed and easily accessible trends on social media. If your algorithm has you curious about water, here’s what nutrition experts have to say about its health benefits. Click to Read.

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