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

Newsletter and Class Schedule 5/18 - 5/24 Dear Friends: What a beautiful weekend we've been having! Perfect time to get outside, take a nice stroll, get your hands in the dirt, or catch some sunshine on your face. 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. 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 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 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. Webinar— Parkinson's Spotlight Webinar, Reducing "Off" Time: A New Treatment for Parkinson’s: Wednesday, June 10th at 3pm Michael Vitti at AbbVie will share information about a new treatment option that can deliver 24 hours of continuous levodopa-based therapy to improve motor fluctuations. Join us to learn more, hear from a patient about their experience and ask Michael your questions. Michael Vitti is an account executive with AbbVie, covering Oregon, Alaska, and Utah. Michael has over eight years of experience working with AbbVie in the Parkinson’s community. Click to Register. Article: YouTube Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing Playlist Watching this playlist from PMDAlliance during Better Speech and Hearing Month can help you better understand how speech and communication challenges show up in Parkinson’s, and, more importantly, what you can do about them. Get practical, accessible strategies to improve communication and confidence, whether you’re living with Parkinson’s or supporting someone who is. Click to Check it Out.

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