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#  Fitness Counts 

 Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale  
 155 Temple Street  
 New Haven, CT 06510 

 

 October 14, 20221:30 pm to 3:30 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=109450&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Woman stretching on a mat](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/newexerciserecommendations-blog.png?itok=HNTa0ge6)  

### Check-in and Resource Fair starts at 1 p.m.

Studies have demonstrated that exercise has brain and body benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise can help to improve Parkinson’s symptoms and help individuals do the activities they enjoy.  Learn that there are benefits to movement at all stages of Parkinson’s and that it is never too late to start.

## **Speakers**

**Veronica Santini, MD, MA**  
Clinical Chief, Division of Movement Disorders  
Yale School of Medicine

**Sule Tinaz, MD, PhD**  
Assistant Professor of Neurology  
Yale School of Medicine

**Michelle Hespeler**  
Director and Founder, Beat Parkinson's Today, Inc

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

 

**COVID SAFETY:** *Masks encouraged*. The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.

 

  

##   Contact Us  

 Melody McLaughlin

 

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 MMclaughlin@parkinson.org

 

 

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 (781) 552-3790

 

 

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##  Upcoming Events 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/nova) 

 This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.

 November 17, 2026McLean, VA

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119450&view=RSVP) 

   Professional Education 

###  [ End-of-Life Care for Diverse Patients with Parkinson's Disease ](/events/2026/end-life-care) 

 Free live series featuring expert conversations, insights and practical approaches to Parkinson’s care.

 November 17, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/end-life-care-diverse-patients-parkinson%E2%80%99s-disease-live#group-tabs-node-course-default1) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Parkinson's Foundation Healthy Living Expo KC ](/events/2026/KC) 

 The Parkinson’s Foundation Healthy Living Expo is a free community event designed to empower people living with Parkinson's, their care partners and families, healthcare professionals, and the broader aging community through education, connection, and access to local resources.

 November 18, 2026Leawood, KS

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119549&view=RSVP) 

  

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###  Parkinson's Exercise Recommendations 

 The Parkinson's Foundation, in collaboration with the American College of Sports Medicine, created new Parkinson’s disease exercise recommendations to provide people with PD safe and effective exercise programs and instruction.

 [Download Fact Sheet](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/documents/parkinsons-exercise-recommendations-infographic.pdf) 

 

 

 

 

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