PWR! Wellness Series: Caring for Care Partners

Mark your calendars for our PWR! Wellness Series: Caring for Care Partners on February 15th at 4:30 PM AZ Time!

Sign up here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/caring-for-care-partners/#pwr4life #exercise4brainchange #parkinson #carepartner #caringforcarepartners  

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Volunteer at our PWR! Retreat

Volunteering at the PWR! Retreat is a great opportunity to:

Collaborate with other PD-specialized professionals,Practice new techniques and interventions,Learn from leaders in the fields of PD research and clinical practice,Give back to the Parkinson’s community, andHave fun – oh yeah, we have a great time, too!

The application process for PWR! Retreat Volunteers is now open!

Visit our website to read about the Volunteer

criteria and timelines for the 2023 PWR! Retreat.

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PWR! Boxing

We offer a wide range of boxing classes designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s.  They’re some of our most popular classes–they’re fun, high energy, and train skills that will help you combat PD symptoms! Read more here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/have-you-tried-our-parkinson-specific-boxing/

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PWR!Moves Instructor Certification Workshop on February 11 & 12

Time is running out to attend our PWR!Moves Instructor Certification Workshop on February 11th & 12th! Sign up now!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/pwr-instructor/upcoming-pwr-instructor-workshops/

#pwr4life #parkinson #physicaltherapists #occupationaltherapists #fitnessinstructors

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PWR! Retreat 2023

The PWR! Retreat 2023 will take place at The Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, from Sunday, June 4th to Saturday, June 10th. Are you on our interest list? Sign up here:

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-retreat/

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PWR! Guided Plans

As a member of our PWR! Virtual Experience, you’ll have access to all of our Guided Plans! Join us now and save 50% off of the first three months with the coupon code PWRbalance

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/guided-plans-for-members/

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Disease-modifying Medicines: Hope or Hype?

Disease-modifying Medicines: Hope or Hype? From Dr. Farley I was recently asked to take part in a panel discussion hosted by the European Parkinson Therapy Centre. We were asked to provide rationale for the potential of different “medicines” to change or modify disease progression.  The “medicines” discussed included pharmaceuticals, gene therapies, nutrition and exercise.  There…

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TAI CHI EASY FOR FALL PREVENTION AND HEALTHY LIVING

Fall prevention is always important! Revisit our PWR! Wellness Series on Tai Chi Easy for Fall Prevention and Healthy Living today here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/tai-chi-easy-for-fall-prevention-and-healthy-living-with-roxanne-reynolds/

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Balance and Parkinson’s

The process of balance control is complex and dysfunction can interfere with our ability to remain upright and steady. For people with Parkinson disease, the motor and nonmotor symptoms and the side effects of medications and deep brain stimulation can further contribute to poor balance control and lead to negative psychological effects and reduced mobility and participation in life. Learn more from Jennifer, our Parkinson’s expert, talk about balance!

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/bal

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