GROUP PARTICIPATION
Stay Up and Motivated with an Array of Ability Based Exercise ProgramsAll programs offered at Parkinson Place are research-proven to benefit Parkinson patients and caregivers. All exercise classes can be performed standing or sitting in a chair based on individual ability. Led by certified instructors, the programs are social and interactive offering a fun way to stay motivated, active, and engaged in daily life.
I’ve Got the Music in Me
Benefits
Join in choral vocal warm-ups for speech production. Sing group favorites including selections from the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Cash. Play musical games for memory recall and reminiscing. Stretch and relax to music to encourage muscle movement.
Mondays
10:30 am
with Music Therapist, Kaylin Berner MT-BC, NICU-MT
Gentle Yoga
Benefits
Better Coordination & Balance
Improved Posture & Breathing
Induced Relaxation
Heightened Emotional State
Mental Peace
Mondays
Noon
with Lynn Burgess
Say it Loud & Clear
Benefits
Improve voice quality and volume. Enhance speech articulation and increase voice tone. Improve the ability to be understood and strengthen vocal muscles.
Tuesdays
10am
with Shannon Paoli, MS, CCC-SLP
Exercise with Alix!
Benefits
Improved Flexibility & Strength
Better Balance & Coordination
Improved Cardiac & Pulmonary Function
Fun & Sociability
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:30am
with Alix Redmonde
Brains & Balance
Benefits
Improve memory, reasoning, language, and problem-solving skills along with exercises to improve stability.
*Please have either a ruler, wooden spoon or drumstick, and a small plastic ball for Wednesday’s class.
Wednesdays
1 pm
with Laura Mason
Dance For Parkinson’s with Sarasota Contemporary Dance
Benefits
Improved Flexibility & Strength
Improved Coordination
Improved Posture & Breathing
Freedom of Expression
Thursdays
10am
with Leymis Wilmott
Rock Steady Boxing
Benefits
Better Flexibility & Range of Motion
Improved Posture & Gait
Improved Strength & Balance
Mondays at 1:30 pm
and
Fridays at Noon
with Manny Arce
ZOOM Trivia
Benefits
According to psychologist, Dr. Kounios, answering a trivia question correctly triggers a release of dopamine in the brain that gives the person answering a sense of pleasure. Beyond that short-term benefit, collecting and deploying information can exercise the brain as we age which supports healthy neurological function. (Please pre-make answering cards labeled A-D!)
Fridays
2 pm
with Susan Belesi
