This Week's Activities: September 11 - 17 |
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Dear Friends
We all know it—every move counts toward helping manage your PD symptoms. Get on track with our in person or online classes. Check out our in person and Zoom class list below.
This Monday, 9/11, after Kim's fitness class at the Marblehead Council on Aging, our friend and educator Gail Borden will host her first support gathering for anyone with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Details are below. Please join us for this once-monthly gathering.
Please note there is no Zoom with Kim this Thursday; she will be running in a relay race, but she'll be back the following week. There is an extra recorded class below for you to do if you'd like.
Lots of great educational opportunities coming up. Details are below in our email, along with some helpful articles. You can also always check out the latest articles, events, class schedules and more by visiting our website.
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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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
Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688
Password: 12345
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Wednesday at 1pm Breathe and Stretch Yoga with Dianna
Meeting ID: 818 8748 2663
Password: 12345
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No Thursday 9/14 Zoom with Kim
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Friday at 1pm Balance in Motion with Dianna
In-Person and also on Zoom!
Meeting ID: 824 0247 5688
Passcode: 12345
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Looking for More Workouts?
Dianna, Sally, and Kim were also 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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THIS MONDAY, September 11th at 11am In-Person Support Gathering
Our friend Gail Borden will host an in-person group for folks with Parkinson's and their caregivers. The once monthly group will meet after Kim's exercise class at the Marblehead COA on the second Monday of the month.
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Please join the Parkinson's Foundation for Expert Briefing: Parkinson's Disease and the Bladder, a free online program. Learn more about common bladder problems in Parkinson's disease, why they occur and treatment options. You will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the online program right after clicking the "Submit" button on the bottom of this page. If you do not receive the email, or have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Click to Register.
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THIS THURSDAY, September 14th at 2:30pm: Webinar Series: Occupational Therapy 101 for Parkinson's
APDA has announced a brand new program called Thriving Through Occupational Therapy. Throughout this three-part web series, we will explore the world of occupational therapy (OT) and the many ways it can benefit people living with PD. Each episode will focus on different aspects of OT and offer helpful advice on how to use OT to help maximize quality of life throughout the PD journey. Click to Register.
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Connecting Through Art Workshop via Zoom: Thursday, September 21st from 3 to 4 PM
Connecting Through Art is a creative arts program that offers people with Parkinson’s the space and ability to express feelings, emotions, and daily concerns through art. It is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Katrina Casey, Art Therapist, will guide participants through a short mindfulness exercise, a modeling clay activity, and a watercolor session. The program is free, and art supplies will be provided at no cost to participants. Registration is required. For questions, please email Anushka Shiell at [email protected]. Click to Register.
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Parkinson’s Disease and Blood Pressure Management Considerations: Monday, September 18th at 3:00PM
In this program from PMD Alliance, Jose C. Cabassa, MD, a Parkinson's specialist will review Parkinson-related cardiovascular and cardiac pathology, orthostatic hypotension/dysautonomia as a non-motor Parkinson's complication, and blood pressure management strategies and challenges in Parkinson's. Click to Register.
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Recorded Webinar: Parkinson’s Non-Motor Symptoms
Not only are Parkinson’s non-motor symptoms among the most challenging to endure and treat, they can be easy to overlook when talking with your doctor. Davis Phinney Foundation's former Director of Education & Content, Melani Dizon, sat down with Dr. Aaron Haug to ask him some of the non-motor symptoms questions we’ve recently received. Dr. Haug offers many helpful tips for navigating some of the challenges of common Parkinson’s non-motor symptoms, including constipation, swallowing and drooling issues, and sleep disturbances. Click to Watch.
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Please have at your first name and last initial listed during virtual classes. Instructors are happy to walk you through this process at the beginning or end of class.
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”.
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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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