August Newsletter &
This Week's Activities: July 31 - August 6
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Dear Friends
End of July? Now is the time to make sure you get out and soak up every ounce of summer that you can!
Make sure you keep moving! We're so happy to see more of you coming out to our in-person fitness classes. Can't get out of the house...traveling?... Make sure you log on to one of our Zoom or recorded classes linked below.
As a reminder, Sally's Friday Lynnfield COA class has a new start time. Class will begin at 10:10am.
Lots of great educational opportunities coming up. Details are below in our email, along with some helpful articles too.
Take care!
Linda and Keith
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In-Person Parkinson's Fitness Classes |
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This list details our in-person classes. You can click on the underlined address to access a map and directions. Look to the blue box under this section for links to our ongoing Zoom and recorded classes.
Mondays at 10am In-Person
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Wednesdays at 11am In-Person
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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.
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NEW START TIME! Fridays at 10:10am 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.
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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
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Zoom Parkinson's Fitness Classes |
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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
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Wednesday at 1pm Breathe and Stretch Yoga with Dianna
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Thursday at 9:30am Strength with Kim
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Friday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna
In-Person and also on Zoom!
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More Recorded Classes with Our Instructors
Dianna, Sally, and Kim were recently featured in Parkinson's Foundation's Fitness Fridays. Click the photos below to try their recorded workouts.
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News, Articles, Education & Fun Things |
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Webinar on Wednesday, August 9th at 3pm: Sleep Matters: A Review of Sleep Issues in PD
There are several sleep disorders that can occur with Parkinson’s disease. In this program from Neuro Life Online, Okeanis Vaou, MD, the Director of Movement Disorders and DBS at UT Health in San Antonio will discuss the different types of sleep disorders and how to manage the symptoms of each. Click to Register.
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A Favorite Versatile Veggie (No, It’s Not Cauliflower)
July is about that time when freshly-picked summer squash starts showing up at your local farmers market or grocery store, and this year we want to make sure you throw some zucchini in your basket! This non-starchy vegetable is a great choice for just about everyone – not only is it just 50 calories in a whole zucchini, but, its mild flavor and texture makes it an easy addition to most recipes. This versatile veggie is also packed with nutrition. Click to Read.
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Effective Strategies for Managing Anxiety
Anxiety can be especially common among people with neurologic disorders. Understanding why can help conquer it. Research suggests that about half of people with PCA or Alzheimer's disease report symptoms of anxiety, and it's common in many other neurologic diseases, too. But “it's always hard to tell if the anxiety is a manifestation of the condition or if the anxiety is related to living with the disease,” says Danny Bega, MD, associate professor of neurology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Click to Read More from Brain & Life.
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12 Healthy Food Swaps That Will Keep You Satisfied
We all want to make healthy choices when it comes to our diets, but sometimes the cravings for unhealthy foods can be hard to ignore. Luckily, you don’t have to give up on eating delicious meals just because you want to stay healthy. American Sports and Fitness offers up 12 healthy food swaps. Click to Read.
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Take the Smell Test
When we temporarily lose our sense of smell, we may attribute it to a cold, sinus infection or COVID-19. But ongoing smell loss is linked to Parkinson’s disease risk. In some, smell loss can precede a Parkinson’s diagnosis by up to 10 years. Michael J. Fox Foundation's landmark study is exploring this connection. The study is offering a free scratch-and-sniff test to anyone age 60 and up without Parkinson’s in the U.S. and Canada.
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In-Person Chat Group Coming Soon
Our friend Gail Borden will be hosting an in-person group for folks with Parkinson's and their caregivers to come and spend time together. The once monthly group will meet after Kim's exercise class at the Marblehead COA on the second Monday of the month, at 11am. The first meeting will be on September 11th.
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Please have at your first name and last initial listed during virtual classes.
To change your name before entering a Zoom:
1) Sign in to www.Zoom.us and click "Profile".
2) Click the blue colored word “Edit” that appears on the right hand side next to your name.
To change your name after entering a Zoom:
1) Click the “Participants” button on the Zoom window.
2) Put your finger or hover your mouse over your name in the “Participants” list on the right side of the Zoom window.
3) Click “Rename.” Enter your name and click “OK”.
Instructors are happy to walk you through this process at the beginning or end of class.
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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. Thank you!
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