I HAVE PARKINSON'S DISEASES AND THOUGHT IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A PLACE WHERE THE CONTENTS OF UPDATED NEWS IS FOUND IN ONE PLACE. THAT IS WHY I BEGAN THIS BLOG.

I COPY NEWS ARTICLES PERTAINING TO RESEARCH, NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE, DEMENTIA, THE BRAIN, DEPRESSION AND PARKINSON'S WITH DYSTONIA. I ALSO POST ABOUT FUNDRAISING FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND EVENTS. I TRY TO BE UP-TO-DATE AS POSSIBLE.

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT'S CONTENTS. I AM JUST A COPIER OF INFORMATION SEARCHED ON THE COMPUTER. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE COPIES ARE JUST THAT, COPIES AND AT TIMES, I AM UNABLE TO ENLARGE THE WORDING OR KEEP IT UNIFORMED AS I WISH. IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND I AM A PERSON WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE. I HAVE NO MEDICAL EDUCATION,

I JUST WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU WHAT I READ ON THE INTERNET. IT IS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE WHETHER TO READ IT AND TALK IT OVER WITH YOUR DOCTOR. I AM JUST THE COPIER OF DOCUMENTS FROM THE COMPUTER. I DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF FACT OR FICTION OF THE ARTICLE. I ALSO TRY TO PLACE A LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH ARTICLE TO SHOW WHERE I RECEIVED THE INFORMATION SO THAT YOU MAY WANT TO VISIT THEIR SITE.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Finding Fitness That Fits You: Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease

October 16, 2018

ATTEND A WEBINAR

Navigating a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be complex and often brings with it more questions than answers. Webinars offer a virtual way to connect with information, helping you and your loved ones learn more about managing the disease.

Webinars are one-hour long and feature a live discussion between panelists on a topic related to living with Parkinson’s. Each webinar will provide an opportunity for attendees to submit questions and is available in our archive following the live event.

Wednesday, October 24, 12:00 p.m. ET

On-line webinar

We’ve all heard that everyone should exercise, but where do you begin? With so many different ways to exercise, part of the challenge lies in finding the right type of exercise for you, especially if you’re living with Parkinson’s. In this webinar, we’ll discuss tips on how to work with your care team and physician to help find the right kind of exercise for you and hear about a variety of exercise routines enjoyed by people with Parkinson’s.

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This webinar is moderated by Soania Mathur who is a retired family physician living outside of Toronto, Ontario, and currently serves as a co-chair of the MJFF Patient Council. She was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease at 27. Twelve years later, she resigned her practice. Today she is a dedicated speaker, writer, educator and Parkinson's advocate.

Our panel will feature:

John Alexander, a person living with Parkinson's, author, cyclist and PD ambassador
Heather DeFazzio, a Physical Therapist at an inpatient rehabilitation center and a PD support group leader
Julie Fitzgerald, a person living with Parkinson's and PD advocate
Brett Miller, a Physical Therapist, Rock Steady Boxing coach and PD ambassador