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Newsletter & Class Schedule 09/21 - 09/27 Dear Friends: 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. We want to continue supporting these free and low-cost services for the rapidly growing Parkinson's community on the North Shore, and ensure that Parkinson's Fitness continues to thrive to meet the demand. 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! 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 Linda 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 Click the photos below to find recorded workouts with Sally, Dianna anK News, Articles, & More Webinar: Wednesday, October 8th at 12 noon: Strengthening Spirituality to Improve Quality of Life with PD Living with Parkinson’s doesn’t just challenge the body, it can stir deep questions about purpose, meaning, and what brings real comfort. If that feels familiar, please join us for a special free webinar that might just help light the way forward. Join us as Kim Beuerman, a Nationally Board-Certified Spiritual Care Provider, explores this interesting topic and guide you with compassion and practical wisdom. Our goal is to instill hope of living more fully with Parkinson’s at whatever stage you find yourself. What you’ll discover: Ways to rediscover joy, meaning, and purpose, even as Parkinson’s changes life.  Insights on managing non‑motor symptoms—spiritual and emotional—that often get left out of the conversation.  Four research‑informed tools to strengthen spirituality, support mental health, and improve overall quality‑of‑life. Click to Register. Zoom: Wednesday, October 15th at 8pm: Journaling Together Every third Wednesday of the month Brian Grant Foundation invites you to make writing part of your month! In these one-hour sessions you will have an opportunity to start or continue a writing practice, add writing to your human-ing tool box, and keep your creativity muscles conditioned. In each session, a unique prompt or question will be offered to spark creativity and then you’ll have some writing time in the company of others via Zoom. Participants are welcome to share some of the day’s writing and discuss what they discovered during the exercise, though sharing work is not required. Each session stands alone, so feel free to drop in and see what comes up when you take the expectations out of creative expression. Let’s have fun and do it together! People with Parkinson’s and Care Partners are welcome. Click to Register. Article: Finding Your PD Specialists Every person with Parkinson’s deserves access to the right care at the right time. A study suggests that by 2050, 25 million people worldwide will live with Parkinson’s disease — highlighting the urgent need to expand access to doctors trained in Parkinson’s care. Movement disorder specialists (MDS) are neurologists who have received advanced training in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. They play a vital role in helping people manage symptoms, tailor treatment plans and improve quality of life. However, there are not enough specialists to meet the growing needs of the Parkinson’s community, which can result in longer wait times or increased travel distances for appointments. Click to Read More. Article: Staying Active Can Slow Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s A new study shows that regular physical activity can help slow cognitive decline in people with PD. The findings support the belief that staying active is a key intervention for patients—one that could delay the disease’s progression, alleviate motor symptoms, and improve patients’ quality of life, according to the study, published online Aug. 6 in Neurology®.  Studies also have shown an association between deficits in memory, executive function, and visuospatial abilities in patients with PD and a greater amount of thinning in two parts of the brain, the temporoparietal and superior frontal cortices. Click to Read More. Recorded Webinar: Rethinking Parkinson's Care: Prevention, Equity and Access to Treatment Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Michael Okun, MD. In this episode, Michael Okun, MD, neurologist, author of The Parkinson Plan, discusses the urgent need for global access to levodopa, the gold-standard treatment for Parkinson disease. He outlines the consequences of delayed or unavailable treatment worldwide, including worsening outcomes and unnecessary disability. Okun highlights lessons from global HIV drug distribution that can inform equitable levodopa access, emphasizing the importance of tailoring strategies to local economies and healthcare systems. Additionally, he breaks down key components of The Parkinson Plan, including prevention, research priorities, amplifying patient and caregiver voices, and rethinking care models to better address the world’s fastest growing neurodegenerative disorder. Click to Listen. 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