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It’s time to get moving!🚶‍♀️

Jen @ APDA Northwest <apdanw@apdaparkinson.org>11:00 AM (1 hour ago)
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Hi Lela,
How is your summer going so far? How has your activity level been? Regular exercise has been shown to enhance the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease and create community and connections with others.
APDA NW regularly refers members of our Parkinson’s community to wellness and fitness opportunities. Our website lists many in-person exercise options in our 5-state region. PLUS we offer a slate of Free online classes including a brand-new ChairFit class that starts this week!
We are here to help you get started or keep you moving!  EXERCISE & WELLNESS PROGRAMSWeekly Virtual Classes
Various free classes are offered every day of the week – find something you love and keep moving!
DANCE for Body, Mind, and Spirit – SundaysA.M.P Fitness – MondaysYoga for PD – Tuesdays & ThursdaysNEW Chairfit –  WednesdaysDance for PD PRO – ThursdaysPD Movement Lab – Fridays
In-Person Community Programs
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Can’t find a class you’re looking for? See a mistake in the listings? Contact us and we can help!FIND AN EXERCISE CLASS HEREAdditional APDA Resources for Movement
VIDEOSLet’s Keep Moving is a webinar series with professional physical therapists with the APDA Rehab Resource Center at Boston University. The series covers a variety of topics and the webinars are filled with tips, research, and news on staying active and exercising.
READINGAPDA Be Active & Beyond GuideThis guide has been updated to provide timely information on exercises designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).This includes a daily exercise program, complete with step-by-step instructions and images for clarity, and an exercise log to help you keep track of your efforts.
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGParkinson’s Training for Fitness ProfessionalsExercise is a standard part of the treatment of PD, but not all fitness professionals are equipped with the information they need to safely and effectively work with people with PD.APDA has recognized this and developed an online training program to teach fitness professionals how to best meet the unique needs of those with PD.  UPCOMING VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Beat the FreezeFreezing of gait can cause people with Parkinson’s Disease to feel stuck in their tracks. During this workshop series, we will discuss why freezing occurs. You will learn practical tools that physical therapists utilize to help manage freezing episodes.
Date: Tuesdays, August 6 – 27Time: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM (PT)Location: ZoomFacilitators: Dr. Nate Coomer & Dr. Jennie Allex (Both Physical Therapists with The Parkinson’s Fitness Project)LEARN MORE/REGISTER COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS CLICK HERE FOR SUPPORT GROUP INFO DR. GILBERT BLOG Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
What is gene therapy, and can it help people with Parkinson’s? You may have read about efforts to use gene therapy as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD). It’s an exciting prospect, and studies are underway, with some positive results so far. READ THE BLOG HERE NORTHWEST RESOURCES Every day, we provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.Your inbox, our website, and social media are the best ways to stay notified about upcoming events and connect with the local PD Community. And as always, we are here for you!Call or email us at:206-695-2905apdanw@apdaparkinson.orgLike what you read in this edition?Please consider a DONATION to help keep our programs running.Every dollar makes a difference!      
American Parkinson Disease Association, Northwest Chapter | 130 Nickerson St. Ste 300 | Seattle, WA 98109 US
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