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February Newsletter & Class Schedule 2/2 - 2/8 Dear Friends: Holy Moley that was a lot of snow! Hopefully you have used some of our videos and found ways to make sure you move your body every day. We were impressed how many folks made it out to our in-person classes this past week. As always, when in doubt, phone our hosting senior centers to find out if they are open and operating classes during this unpredictable weather season. 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 1:20pm 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: Wednesday, February 4th at 1pm: Living Well Today: Beyond Medications: Living Well with Parkinson’s in the Middle and Late Stages The middle and late stages of Parkinson’s bring challenges that go far beyond movement. This Davis Phinney Foundation's February Live Well Today webinar will feature Dr. Indu Subramanian, MD. Explore a wellness prescription approach that focuses on adaptation, resilience, and quality of life, even as Parkinson’s progresses. Click to Register. Webinar: Thursday, February 19th at 12pm: In This Together: Care Partnership and Parkinson’s Parkinson’s affects more than the person living with the disease: It also impacts their closest loved ones supporting them in daily life. In this Third Thursdays Webinar, hear from our expert panel, including a person living with PD and care partners, as they discuss approaches to decision-making about care and share strategies to keep a partnership resilient as needs and symptoms change. Join us to ask your questions live and be among the first to access to our new guide on care partnership and Parkinson’s. Click to Register. Webinar Course: begins Tuesday, February 10th: Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Stress is common in Parkinson’s. If you’re experiencing stress, you may benefit from the Brian Grant Foundation Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. Decades of published research shows that those who complete the course report reductions in pain, fatigue, anxiety and sleep disturbance and an overall increase in quality of life. The 8-week MBSR course meets online for two hours every Tuesday from 12pm-2pm, February 3 through March 31 (skipping March 10). Classes include meditation instruction and practice, group discussions and educational presentations on the relationships between mindfulness, stress, and wellness. Classes may include very gentle yoga postures. The cost to cover the fee for the course instructor is $160/person. However subsidized tuition is available in the ticket options. Please pay what you can to help us provide this course at an affordable rate to everyone in our community. Click to Register. Save the Date for our Next Support Group: Friday, February 13th We hope you can join us at the Danvers Council on Aging as Ray James is joined by Amy Karas for our next support group. They are planning a discussion on cognitive-communication challenges in Parkinson’s disease. We’ll address common myths, real-world challenges, and practical strategies to support confidence, independence, and everyday communication.  Amy Karas, SLP, brings nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals with speech, language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, and communication challenges. Her highly individualized, functionally based approach matches each person’s goals, needs, and strengths with custom, evidence-based strategies that promote independence and real-life carryover. Through her private practice, Amy offers skilled therapy, cognitive-communication and voice groups, healthy aging workshops, and consulting services. Video to Watch: Ask the MD: How Does Stress Affect Parkinson’s?  Stress is a normal part of life, but consistent or chronic stress can negatively affect health. For people living with Parkinson’s disease, stress can worsen symptoms like tremor or stiffness and make medication less effective. In our new video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, discusses the impacts of stress on the body and shares practical tips for stress relief.  Click to Watch.

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