Friday August 7th at 10:30 am

Learn about rock climbing with UpENDING Parkinsons

UpENDing Parkinsons hosts events at rock climbing gyms around the country.

Join us to learn more about this fun way to be active

Thursday September 3rd at 11:30am

Parkinson’s Pointe Picnic

Join us on Thursday September 3rd from 11:30am-1pm as we celebrate the end of summer with our Parkinson’s Pointe friends! Bring your own lunch, or enjoy some light refreshments provided, and join us at the front of East Community Center. We will set up tables and chairs and enjoy the dog days of summer together. We will be set up in an accessible area so that all of our members can join us – come early or stay late after classes to connect with your classmates!

Wednesday August 19th at 12:00 pm

From Freezing to Freedom: How Technology is Transforming Parkinson’s Therapy

Presented by: Tonya Fuller, MSPT – Founder of Dynamic Mobility & Balance Center

By the end of this presentation participants will be able to:

• Explain why gait and balance decline in Parkinson’s Disease
• Describe how technology can enhance walking, balance, and strength and who is appropriate for use
• Understand the evidence supporting various technologies 
  

We will talk about some new technology including: U-Step, estim gait devices, the Nushu, the Neubie for strength, and some visual and sound strategies.