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

Newsletter and Class Schedule 4/27 - 5/3 Dear Friends: We are at the end of Parkinson's Awareness Month. The goal each year is to fuel more understanding about Parkinson’s by encouraging early detection, raising recognition about the symptoms and finding support for managing them, and highlighting the need for continued research. During the final week of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we invite you to join us for another open house session held during our regularly scheduled classes. Wednesday, April 29th at 11am: Strength with Kim  Exercise designed to help to slow functional decline, improve safety, and enhance quality of life Marblehead Council on Aging   Have a great week, come join us and try a different, additional class during April…you’ll be welcomed wherever you go! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness Instructor Spotlight —Strength Instructor Kim Crowley “We have a great venue for our Parkinson’s Fitness classes and good equipment available to us. But the most important factor is our instructor, Kim Crowley. She is always prepared with new changes to her routines and new music that fits the workout. She continually looks from person to person to make sure they are doing the exercises properly and aren’t having any problems. To me, that demonstrates her great caring and compassion and her high degree of professionalism.” —class participant This Wednesday, April 29th, come join instructor Kim Crowley and experience her 11:00 AM Strength with Kim class at the Marblehead COA, 10 Humphrey Street. Incorporating strength training into a PD management plan can be a safe and effective way to counteract the decline in muscle strength, improve postural control, contribute cognitively to brain function, and improve medication use. Kim is highly respected for her years of dedication to improving the lives of others. Her classes become a family environment. Kim also keeps everyone informed in her added role as creator of our weekly email newsletter! Make it your mission to visit her class; it could become another way to inspire your life! “Without Kim, it is hard to imagine not exercising as faithfully as I do… My symptoms started to affect my daily activities. Figuring out my medicine and Kim’s class has been a game changer! By doing her classes twice a week, I have switched from going to PT twice a week to only one.” —class participant Click here to learn more about Kim’s extensive certifications and career experience. 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.  Mondays at 10am In-Person Strength this week with Sally 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 this week with Sally 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 this week with Sally 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 Exercise Try these pre-taped classes that you can do at home at any time. 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. All times listed are US Eastern Standard Time. Click here to convert to your time zone. 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 We enjoyed an intensive Dance for PD experience at Tufts recently. Click to Donate to our Join our Parkinson's Fitness Team at the APDA Optimism Walk—May 17th in Framingham. Webinar: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Ask the Doctor Anything!: Wednesday, May 13th at 1pm For the next episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, APDA’s own Dr. Gilbert will answer your unanswered questions about all aspects of Parkinson’s disease! The entire program will be dedicated to Q&A, and we’ll cover your PD-related questions concerning: Testing, Diagnosis, Managing symptoms, Medications, Surgical treatments, Your health care team, And anything else that you are wondering about! So register today and get your questions ready for this unique broadcast! Click to Register. Webinar: Expert Briefing: Artificial Intelligence & Parkinson’s: Wednesday, May 13th at 1pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how health care information is shared and used—including for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. But what exactly is AI, and how does it differ from augmented intelligence, which is designed to support (not replace) human judgment? In this Parkinson's Foundation Expert Briefing, our speaker will provide a clear, practical overview of AI’s role in the delivery of care for people with Parkinson’s. Click to Register. Webinar: Autonomic Disfunction and Parkinson’s: Wednesday, May 13th at 3pm Autonomic dysfunction can affect many everyday functions in Parkinson’s, from blood pressure and digestion to temperature regulation and bladder control. We’ll hear from a movement disorder specialist about what this means and what we can do about it. Presenter, Dr. Michelle Lavallee Dagostine is a movement disorder specialist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and is part of the Chase Family Movement Disorder Center. Dr. Lavallee Dagostine was the associate director of clinical research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders for several years prior to joining Hartford HealthCare in her current role. She sits on the board of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, CT chapter, and is passionate about educating her patients and their families. Click to Register. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice