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

Newsletter & Class Schedule 10/20 - 10/26 Dear Friends: We say it every week: Try to keep adding more movement each day. But why? Exercise has benefits to stop cardiovascular disease, manage diabetes and weight, and boost your mood for just a few reasons. Exercise also has been shown to help manage your Parkinson's symptoms. Move every day! We appreciate the support that has been coming in to help us continue providing the exercise, movement, and strength-building classes, as well as educational and care partner resources that we have offered for over 12 years through Parkinson's Fitness. Please help us to continue our programming by making a donation if you can. Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness Thank you for helping us fill the financial gap so we can continue the mission of Parkinson's Fitness. Any donation is much appreciated! Thank you! Linda 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 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 News, Articles, & More In-Person Workshop: Tuesday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 28th from 6pm-8pm: Parkinson's Good Start Program The Good Start Program is a two part series presented by a team of Parkinson’s disease specialists from Boston University and Boston University Medical Center. Participants will receive up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, as well as community resources to assist in PD management. There is no cost for this program, which is open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's three or fewer years ago, along with a care partner or family member. Location: Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Click to Register. Article: Scientists May Have Found Way to Prevent Constipation in Parkinson’s Interactions between receptors for ghrelin, the so-called hunger hormone, and the chemical signaling molecule dopamine may go awry in Parkinson’s disease, potentially leading to chronic constipation — a symptom that the Australian scientists behind this new research called “debilitating” for many people with the condition. To learn more about the causes of constipation among Parkinson’s patients, a research team from the University of Queensland, led by Sebastian Furness, PhD, investigated the molecular mechanisms in the spinal cord that support voluntary defecation. Click to Read More. Webinar: Wednesday, November 5th at 3pm: Innovations in Parkinson's Diagnosis Learn about a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that uses skin biopsies to detect abnormal alpha-synuclein, the protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. Featured speaker Dr. Todd D. Levine will share insights on what’s on the horizon for future diagnostic developments and what this could mean for earlier detection, more accurate diagnoses, and improved care for people living with Parkinson’s. Dr. Levine is one of the three founders of CND Life Sciences and serves as its Chief Medical Officer, playing a key role in the delivery of diagnostic services and ongoing technology development. Click to Register. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice