Monday July 7th | Summer Mondays | NSCM Is Open To The Public 9AM-12PM

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We are excited to let you know that we will be open to the public on Mondays this summer from 9AM-12PM beginning on July 7, 2025! Please visit nschildrensmuseum.org for our program calendar and tickets.

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

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Newsletter & This Week's Classes 6/16 - 6/22 Dear Friends Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there! We hope you enjoy your day! This coming Friday will mark the first day of Summer! Try not to let the heat stop you from moving your body. We've got loads of in person, virtual and recorded class offerings below to keep you moving. Check it all out below! This week we will not have Kim's Thursday class in Salem, as the COA will be closed for Juneteenth celebration. We've got some great recorded classes for you to try or head to Dianna's class in Gloucester. Thank you, Linda P.S. Check out our online resources, make a donation, and more at www.parkinsonsfitness.org. 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 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. ------------------- 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. ------------------- No Thursday class with Kim this week. Try one of our Recorded Video Classes Click for a recorded workout with Kim ------------------- 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. ------------------- 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   Zoom Parkinson's Fitness 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 another recorded workout with Kim (changes weekly) Click to access Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday videos Click the photos below to find recorded workouts with Sally, Dianna and Kim. News, Articles, Education & Fun Things Webinar: Tuesday, June 24th at 2pm: Managing Driving with Parkinson’s Worried you might have to stop driving because of your Parkinson’s symptoms? Are you struggling with how to talk to a loved one about relinquishing the car keys? Driving with PD is a common concern and a topic we get asked about often. Expert guest, Kelsee Hove, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, DRP, will host an insightful discussion that explores a very sensitive yet very important aspect of living with Parkinson’s disease: driving. This episode will delve into the importance of driving assessments – what they are, how they work, and where to find qualified providers. We’ll also cover how PD can affect driving ability over time and the signs that it may be time to modify driving habits. We’ll also offer practical guidance for family members and loved ones on how to approach this delicate conversation with care, empathy, and respect. Click to Register. Video to Watch: From Exhausted to Empowered—Fatigue in Movement Disorders Fatigue is one of the challenges people with PD & movement disorders face that doesn't have a specific medication to treat. But, occupational therapy can help! This video shares strategies for fighting fatigue and helps you create an action plan. Click to Watch. 3 Foods for Better Sleep If you find yourself chronically sleep deprived, you’re not alone. Adults should be getting around seven to nine hours of sleep at night, reports the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 33 percent of Americans are getting less than seven hours a night. Insufficient sleep doesn’t just make us cranky; it’s also associated with a host of health complications, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and anxiety. “Food significantly impacts sleep quality and duration through various mechanisms related to the nutrients, timing, and types of food consumed,” explains Trista Best, MPH, a Georgia-based registered dietitian and consultant for Balance One Supplements. Click to Read More. New Study: Parkinson's and Gut Health Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are linked to a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD). Scientists suspect the gut microbiome — a complex ecosystem that lives in our digestive system — may help explain the connection.  A recent study was the first to directly compare gut microbiomes across people with Parkinson’s, IBD and healthy individuals. It also examined publicly available microbiome data from people with Parkinson’s or IBD.  Led by Parkinson’s Foundation Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey, the study found striking similarities in the gut microbiomes of those with PD and IBD. In particular, both groups had fewer of a specific type of microbe, suggesting that these microbes may influence Parkinson’s risk. Click to Read More. Help Keep Us Going 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!  For more information on Parkinson’s Fitness, or to register for our classes go to www.parkinsonsfitness.org or contact us at parkinsonfitness@gmail.com.

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