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October Newsletter & Class Schedule 9/28 - 10/4 Dear Friends: I guess fall is here! I am up to my elbows pumpkin spice everything, and trying to embrace the crisp fall weather. Now is a great time to try add to your fitness routine and get some outdoor walks and an extra visit to one of our in person classes this week. Remember we know that every bit of movement helps to make it easier to manage your Parkinson's symptoms. Let's get back to it! Thank you! Linda Click to Donate to Parkinson's Fitness 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 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. ------------------- Thursdays at 12:30pm In-Person Strength with Kim 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 Webinar: Let’s Keep Moving with APDA: Pep in Your Step – Getting the Most out of Your Walking—Tuesday, October 6th at 1pm Walking is an important part of staying active with Parkinson’s. Join physical therapists Sara Zoeller and Teresa Baker to explore how you can safely add more speed and intensity to your routine, and why adding speed and intensity to your walking is important for people with PD. Our presenters will explore strategies for making your walking brisker.  In this episode, you will learn: Why walking speed and intensity matter for people with Parkinson’s Different ways to measure walking intensity, including heart rate, steps per minute, and total steps What cueing strategies are, and how they can support your walking Click Register. Webinar: Thriving Through Speech Therapy/A Group Discussion—Wednesday, October 7th at 3pm Join in for the launch of APDA's quarterly, interactive group discussions focused on speech therapy for people with Parkinson’s. Whether you’re currently in speech therapy, considering it, or simply curious about available treatment options, these sessions offer an opportunity to learn and connect. Sessions will explore evidence-based approaches and exercises for speech, swallowing, and communication in PD. Share your experiences, ask questions, practice exercises, and gain practical tips to feel more informed and confident when working with a speech-language pathologist. Click Register. Come Out For Moving Day Boston— Saturday, October 10th at 9am at DCR Artesani Park in Boston Each year the Parkinson's Foundation hosts Moving Day fundraising walks around the country to unite people living with Parkinson's disease, their care partners and loved ones. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It's a celebration of movement, which is proven to help manage Parkinson's symptoms. When you join a Moving Day event and fundraise, as a solo walker or part of a team, you join our movement. A movement committed to providing lifesaving resources. A movement committed to advancing research and care. A movement committed to helping people live better with Parkinson’s. A movement committed to finding a cure. Click to Learn More and Register. Expert Briefing: The Gut–Brain Connection: How Digestive Health Affects Parkinson’s—Wednesday, October 14th at 1pm Scientists are learning that what happens in the gut may have an impact on the brain — including in Parkinson’s disease. In this session, we’ll explore how gut health and digestion are connected to Parkinson’s symptoms and overall well-being. You’ll hear about current research on the “gut–brain connection,” what it could mean for understanding Parkinson’s, and how caring for your gut may play a role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Click Register. Webinar: Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Understanding the Science Behind PD Clinical Trials – Part 2 —Wednesday, October 14th at 1pm If you have Parkinson’s, but you don’t have a PhD in biochemistry, we have created a special series to help people understand the exciting things that are happening in PD research and clinical trials, without needing any scientific expertise!! Dr. Gilbert has teamed up with Dr. Kevin McFarthing, who is a biochemist, an expert in PD clinical trials, and a person with PD, to present Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Understanding the Science Behind PD Clinical Trials. This three-part series will break down the fundamentals of biology and biochemistry so you can understand some of the exciting treatments currently being tested in PD clinical trials. We will walk you through it and answer your questions along the way. Click Register. Webinar: Practical Guides to a PD Friendly Home—Wednesday, October 14th at 3pm Join Brian Grant Foundation for a chat with occupational therapist Jen Pidkowicz for practical advice on creating a safer, more supportive home environment while living with Parkinson’s. We’ll discuss simple modifications that can help prevent falls, improve mobility, conserve energy, and make daily tasks easier. Click to Register.

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