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The Benefits of Exercise for
Parkinson’s Disease

Moving, Together.

Exercise is beneficial for general health and can assist in managing both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. For those with Parkinson’s, exercise has been shown to:

The best exercise for Parkinson’s is care-team approved, gets your body moving, is safe for you, and one that you enjoy so you’ll stick with it. Aerobic activity, strength training, balance and agility, and stretching are all great options with unique benefits.
We offer classes taught by physical therapists who specialize in neurological disorders and instructors certified in Adaptive Yoga.

Michigan Parkinson Foundation YouTube Channel

Click to view our YouTube videos: exercise and education available to you on demand!

Tips For Getting Started

Start slow

Everest can’t be climbed in a day. Make small changes one at a time.

Commit to goals

Keep your goals manageable and on a timeline.

Prepare now for later

Prepare meals ahead of time or order groceries online.

Balance diet & exercise

Eating right and movement promotes cognitive function.

Seek expert advice

Explore information, programs, and resources for people with Parkinson’s and caregivers.

Start slow

Everest can’t be climbed in a day. Make small changes one at a time.

Prepare now for later

Prepare meals ahead of time or order groceries online.

Commit to goals

Keep your goals manageable and on a timeline.

Balance diet & exercise

Eating right and movement promotes cognitive function.

Seek expert advice

Explore information, programs, and resources for people with Parkinson’s and caregivers.

Free Exercise Classes

Programs, Schedules, and More

The Michigan Parkinson Foundation offers exercise classes via ZOOM at 10:00 AM Monday through Saturday. Our exercise programs are evidence-based and taught by physical therapists who specialize in neurological disorders and Yoga instructors certified in Adaptive Yoga.
EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE
At the scheduled time, visit this link
Meeting ID: 813 7303 6837
Password: MPF2020
Watch recorded virtual exercise sessions on our YouTube.
DANCE CLASSES

Speech Therapy

Parkinson’s disease can affect speech in several ways. Those with PD may speak quietly and in one tone without conveying emotion. They might slur words, mumble, or trail off. Speech problems can make it difficult to communicate with family, friends, co-workers and physicians and can limit social interactions. Parkinson’s medication adjustments sometimes help with speech problems, but speech therapy typically is the main treatment.
The Michigan Parkinson Foundation has partnered with the Andrews University Speech and Hearing Clinic to deliver SPEAK OUT!® & The LOUD Crowd®, a speech therapy program developed for people with Parkinson’s.
Complete the application and email to director@parkinsonsmi.org.

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