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This Week's Activities: November 11 - 17 Dear Friends Today, and always, we thank all of our Veterans and their families. We owe our freedom and safety to them. Thank you to all who have served! More than 110,000 veterans with Parkinson’s disease receive care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Since 2020, the Parkinson’s Foundation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs  have formally partnered to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for veterans living with Parkinson’s. Click here to learn more about VA Benefits for Parkinson's. Click Here for Massachusetts VA agent contact information. In honor of Veteran's Day, the COA is closed. There will be no class Monday. Please try one of our recorded classes below in this email. Remember that every bit of movement counts toward helping manage your PD symptoms, so try and get in some exercise every day. We have in person, recorded and Zoom workouts available to you. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR WORK Our non-profit organization provides free in-person and virtual evidence-based exercise classes in supportive settings, as well as empowering educational and arts programs, and helpful information via our weekly newsletters. Please donate in any amount to help us continue our challenging mission. Thank you! Click Here 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. No Monday Class this Week In honor of Veteran's Day, there will be no class on Monday, November 11th. Click to try this recorded class with Kim today. ------------------- 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. ------------------- Thursdays at 1pm 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 978-744-0180. ------------------- 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. 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? Click for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for another 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 Free Parkinson's Manual The Every Victory Counts manual and manual for care partners are free print resources from Davis Phinney Foundation that are designed to equip you with comprehensive information about living well with Parkinson’s. It also includes several other free resources available online, including: Downloadable worksheets that can help you track symptoms, prepare for a doctor's visit, and more. A companion website with deeper dives into many topics including medications, YOPD, research, and more. Discussion guides that are great for families, support groups, and others to use to inspire conversation around the content of the manual. Learn more and order or download your free copy of the Every Victory Counts manual on our Every Victory Counts homepage. Webinar: THIS WEDNESDAY, November 13th at 3pm: Social Prescribing for People Living with Parkinson's Disease People with Parkinson's often experience social isolation, depression, and anxiety. Join us to learn about social prescribing from Dr. Indu Subramanian, a Clinical Professor at UCLA. Dr. Subramanian will help us understand the science behind how vital social interaction is for improving mood, reducing feelings of loneliness, and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals with PD. Click to Register. Webinar: Thursday, November 21st at 5:30pm: Dr. Gilbert Hosts Dental Challenges & Parkinson's Parkinson’s disease brings many challenges, and among them is one that is not talked about enough – dental care! Join us as we learn about dental care for people with Parkinson’s disease with expert guest Dr. Louis Siegelman, who specializes in treating patients with unique medical situations such as movement disorders and other challenges. Click to Register. Webinar: Year of Momentum: What Parkinson’s Research Accomplished in 2024: Thursday, November 21st at 12pm From drug approvals to exciting new projects on biomarker research, 2024 marks another year of significant progress in Parkinson's research. Join MJFF scientists, staff and other experts as they review this transformational time in Parkinson's research, discussing the latest in the search for better treatments, advances in our understanding of the disease and more. 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.

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