Fitness Counts: Exercising Through All Stages of Parkinson’s
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Check-in and Lunch starts at 12 p.m. ET
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.
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.
Speakers
Victoria Holiday, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
University of Louisville
Janet Scheitlin, PT, DPT
Rehab Services
Frazier Rehab Institute
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Jessica Bartsch
COVID SAFETY: 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.
The Parkinson's Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsor. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our Chapter Webpage.
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