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Newsletter & This Week's Classes 7/14 - 7/20 Dear Friends The summer temps have been pretty high. Make sure you are staying hydrated. Check out these recipes for icy summer beverages form PMD Alliance. We've got in person, virtual and recorded class offerings below to keep you moving. Check it all out below! Thank you, Linda P.S. Check out our online resources, make a donation, and more at www.parkinsonsfitness.org. In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes This list details our in-person classes, which begin again on Thursday, January 2nd. 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. ------------------- Thursdays at 1:20pm 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 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? 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 Click the photos below to find recorded workouts with Sally, Dianna and Kim. News, Articles, Education & Fun Things Webinar: Thursday, July 17th at 12pm: Finding the Right Tech Tools for Your Parkinson’s Journey Assistive devices and medical technology can be powerful tools to help someone with Parkinson’s manage their symptoms and move through their daily life, but finding something that works can be a complex process. An expert panel explores the kinds of tech options available for people with Parkinson’s and shares their perspective on what to consider when adding a device to your toolbox for life with PD. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, July 23rd at 3pm: Next is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment with CREXONT Learn about one of the newest FDA approved therapies, presented by Richard M. Trosch, MD. Join us to learn about CREXONT, an innovative oral therapy for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Click to Register. Join the Free Community Rowing Lessons Many of us got to try out rowing last month, and we are so thrilled that Matt Lehrer has invited us back to try a series of zero cost summer sessions offered specifically for PD patients and caregivers. These two independent series of sessions will be smaller in size (6 rowers total) and will be run in sculling boats (1-2 person boats with each rower having two smaller oars) for more individualized instruction and speed of skill development. The summer offerings will each run one day a week over six sessions total. If you are planning to participate, please register swiftly as it greatly helps in planning and staffing Click the links below to register. You'll need to create a log-in for the CRI system to complete registration. Parkinson's Rowing - Sunday Sculling 07/13/25 - 08/17/25 Sundays 1:00pm-3:00pm Parkinson's Rowing - Thursday Sculling 07/17/25 - 08/21/25 Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm Interested in Getting a Service Animal? Watch These Videos from NeuroLife Online July is Disability Awareness Month, a perfect time to spotlight the incredible support service dogs can offer people living with PD. They do more than provide comfort—they assist with balance, gait, dropped items, turn lights on and off, and even help with dressing. Explore how service animals can help you. Click to View and Learn. Webinar: Tuesday, July 29th at 3pm: Parkinson's Dementia vs. Typical Age-Related Decline Dementia is a common and commonly confused non-motor symptom that can develop with Parkinson’s disease. Learn directly from a movement disorder specialist, Maria Cristina Ospina, in this dynamic Q&A-style presentation, and leave understanding hallmarks of PD dementia and how to distinguish them from signs of typical age-related cognitive decline. Maria Cristina Ospina, MD is a movement disorder neurologist in a private practice as well as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Arizona. Click to Register. Read this: Natural Disasters Can Be More Dangerous for People with Neurological Conditions—Here’s How You Can Prepare Stories of injuries and loss of life often accompany natural disasters, from the wildfires by Los Angeles this winter to the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand this spring. While these events can be devastating for many, they pose specific challenges for people with neurologic conditions, says Mill Etienne, MD, MPH, FAAN,: “On top of uncertain living conditions, including possibly shortages of food and water, they have to worry about managing their disease. Lack of access to medical care, medications, and extreme stress can cause symptoms to flare or even more serious complications, such as a stroke or seizure.” Click to Read More. 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. 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