Can I Take a Spin Class With Parkinson’s?
Join us Tuesdays and Thursday at 9:30am RSVP Now Fears about trying spin class are the same - with or without Parkinson’s. What if I fall off the bike? What if I can’t keep up? What if I don’t know how to operate and adjust the bike? I am definitely not the spandex wearing type so won’t I stick out like a sore thumb? In short, you won’t, who cares, instructors are there to help and neither are most people - just wear something you can move in. Our spin instructors are keeping a keen eye on spinners to ensure they
When Your Loved One with Parkinson’s Doesn’t Want to Exercise
In this blog post, we’ll cover the most common reasons your significant other is avoiding exercise and three potential solutions to this problem. If you’re reading this, it means you care deeply about your loved one and understand that movement is one of the most important tools people with Parkinson’s have in their arsenal. Incorporating physical activity can slow the disease’s progression, control its symptoms, build brain health AND decrease anxiety. Despite these benefits, people with Parkinson’s may be reluctant to work out. Why They Don’t Want To Exercise They Lack the Motivation to Start The first way to address a lack
Upcoming Events
Parkinson’s Pointe will be closed in observance of Veterans Day – Wednesday November 11th
Monday November 16th at 12:00-1:00 pm
Go for More GOOD ON Time Each Day- Explore a proven treatment to reduce dyskinesia and OFF, giving you more GOOD ON time in your day
Topic: GOCOVRI
Speaker Name: Dr Solis Cohen
Description: Dr. Solis-Cohen will talk about How Parkinson’s disease is managed, What is dyskinesia, how it differs from OFF time, and how both impact GOOD ON time, and How GOCOVRI can help you have more GOOD ON time each day.
Wednesday November 18th at 12:00-1:00 pm
Next is Now: Innovating Parkinson’s Treatment with Crexont
Join us for a special guest movement disorder specialist who will discuss new innovations in the medical management of Parkinson’s disease.
Generously sponsored by Amneal
Friday December 4th at 12:30-2:30 pm
Holiday Open House
Our Holiday Open House is around the corner! Join us on Friday December 4th from 12:30-2:30pm at East Community Center. Please save the date and come to celebrate the amazing year that we’ve had as a community. We will have food, drink and lots of opportunities to catch up with your fellow members, staff and community partners. Bring your family and friends to show off what we have built together!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Halloween is a great excuse for our members and instructors to let loose and have some extra fun in our classes! Between the themed workouts, special playlists and diverse costumes, we all had bigger smiles and more laughs together throughout this week. Check out the pictures of our members and instructors! Would you like to join us? No costume required! Check out our fitness class schedule online.
