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#  Fitness Counts 

 Dwares Providence JCC  
 401 Elmgrove Ave  
 Providence, RI 02906 

 

 March 12, 202511:00 am to 2:30 pm EST

 

 Free 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=114869&view=RSVP) 

 

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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

**Karyssa Silva OTR/L, CLT**  
Director of Rehabilitation  
Aldersbridge Physical Therapy and Wellness Center

**Timothy VanHorn, PT**  
Aldersbridge Physical Therapy and Wellness Center

**Kenneth Vinacco, PT, DPT**   
Rhode Island Hospital

**Suja Sadasivan, MD**  
Director of Movement Disorders  
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center/Boston Medical Center Health System

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.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Stefany Scliopou

 

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 sscliopou@parkinson.org

 

 

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 781-552-3790

 

 

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   ##  Upcoming Events 

   Educational Events 

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

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

 September 23, 2026Watertown, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119190&view=RSVP) 

   Educational Events 

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

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

 September 24, 2026Ellicott City, MD

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119389&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Flamin’ Ohs - The Parkinson’s Foundation MN Fundraiser ](/events/2026/FlaminOhs) 

 Flamin’ Oh's and Annie and the Bang Bang return to The Hook & Ladder for a night supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation.

 September 25, 2026Minneapolis, MN

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://thehookmpls.com/shows/the-parkinson-s-foundation-mn-fundraiser-september-25-2026-711808/) 

  

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