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January Newsletter & Schedule 12/29 - 1/4 Dear Friends: A brand New Year is upon us, bringing lots of opportunity to make the most out of our days and count our blessings. We hope you continue to choose us as part of your extended care team and family. Keep your body moving and make 2026 the best year yet. As a reminder, we will be giving our instructors their holiday break for the last two weeks of the year. We will not be running in-person classes through January 2nd. Below in our newsletter we have some extra recorded exercise videos for you to do at home. We're looking forward to seeing you in the New Year! Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness Parkinson's Fitness At Home Exercise Try these pre-taped classes and printable worksheets that 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 for Dianna’s channel of videos Click for a recorded workout with Kim Click for another recorded workout with Kim Click for another recorded workout with Kim Click for a printable worksheet: Exercises you can do while laying down. Click for a printable worksheet: Seated strength exercises. Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos  News, Articles, & More Webinar: Wednesday, January 7th at 3pm: Understanding Speech, Swallowing & Voice Changes in Parkinson's Between 70-90% of people with Parkinson’s disease may face speech and communication difficulty as the disease progresses. Soft speech, monotone voice, voice tremors, and mumbling or slurring are some of the common speech issues that may occur—all of which can affect confidence and connection. To help address this important aspect of life with PD, APDA is launching a brand-new three-part series, Thriving Through Speech Therapy, to help people find their voice and maintain a better quality of life. On the first episode, Understanding Speech, Swallowing, & Voice Changes in Parkinson’s, expert guests will break down why these challenges happen and how they influence everyday life. You’ll also learn how speech-language pathologists help people with PD strengthen communication, stay engaged socially, and address swallowing disorders. Click to Register. Webinar: Wednesday, January 7th at 3pm: My Parent has PD: Am I at Risk & What Can I Do? Meet Maliah Grant, daughter of retired NBA player Brian Grant who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s at age 36. She and Ray Dorsey, MD, co-author of The Parkinson's Plan, will break down Parkinson's genetic risk factors, what the research suggests reduces risk, and actionable steps to take as preventative measures - with special consideration for the perspective of someone whose parent has Parkinson's. Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA is a practicing neurologist at Atria Health and Research Institute and director of the Center for the Brain & the Environment, a nonprofit research initiative that will investigate the environmental causes of brain diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and more. Click to Register. Save the Date: Our next Support Group meeting led by Ray James is planned for January 9th from 2:15 - 3:45 pm Join us at the Danvers Senior Center (25 Stone Street, Danvers, MA 01923). It will be facilitated by Ray and Linda Hall, and we will have time to break into two groups to discuss areas of interest for us. Ray will lead the Parkinson group, and Linda will lead the Care Partner group. Webinar: Wednesday, January 14th at 3pm: The PRO-21 Diet for Parkinson's The PRO-21 diet was built by experts specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Those consuming 15+ points on the diet had a 43% slower rate of progression over the following decade, based on a study of over 3,000 individuals. Join the team at Brian Grant Foundation on Wednesday, January 14th for a presentation from Dr. Laurie Mischley about how to implement these findings in your life, including which food choices matter most, recommended labs tests, supplements worth considering, and more! Click to Register. Article: New Study Reveals Why Exercise is Vital for Parkinson's Brain Health Aerobic exercise triggers a surge of dopamine in the brain that can significantly improve movement and coordination during the aging process, a new study in mice suggests. By providing “neurochemical evidence” for the benefits of staying active, researchers found that regular physical activity can help offset the natural decline of this key chemical messenger, a discovery with significant implications for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Click to Read. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice