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

May Newsletter and Class Schedule 5/4 - 5/10 Dear Friends: May couldn't get here fast enough! We've all managed to get through a pretty rough winter and early spring, and it already feels like the nice weather is on its way. Now is a great time to start amping up your fitness routine, especially outdoors. Every bit of movement helps you manage your Parkinson's symptoms. Join us at the Marblehead COA this Monday, May 4th at 11am for the Choose Happy Parkinson's Network support group led by Gail Perry-Borden. Share stories, ask questions, find encouragement and inspiration. NEW CLASS TIME: Thursdays at 12:30pm: Strength with Kim at Salem Council on Aging  Exercise designed to help to slow functional decline, improve safety, and enhance quality of life.   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. ------------------- NEW CLASS TIME!! 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 This week we invited folks to check out Kim's Marblehead Strength class. It was so much fun all month long visiting our different Parkinson's Fitness classes. Each instructor has an incredible group of participants and their own teaching style. Don't be shy about trying the different classes!  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.  Click to Register. Zoom Class: Meditation for Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease: May 19th-June 9th APDA’s Thriving Through Mindfulness is a free four-week virtual workshop specifically designed for people living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) and their care partners. This interactive mindfulness series offers practical tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and reconnect with your body. Join us via Zoom for guided meditation and breathwork in a supportive group practice. Tuesdays, May 19th through June 9th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Click to Register. Article: Parkinson’s Psychosis and UTIs: Is There a Connection? Parkinson’s disease can involve symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions, which often arise in advanced stages of the condition or as a side effect of Parkinson’s medications. If your loved one’s psychosis seems to have worsened, you may wonder what caused the change. In some cases, what you are seeing may not be a worsening of the existing psychosis but symptoms of delirium — a sudden state of confusion that can be caused by urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other factors. Click to Read. Free Community Education Courses About Parkinson’s Parkinsons’ Foundation is offering some new educational courses designed for people living with Parkinson's, care partners, and loved ones. Learn about the latest disease information, tips for daily living and explore our resources. Click to Access. Parkinson's Fitness | 46 Brittania Circle | Salem, MA 01970 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice