Programs

https://livingbetterwithparkinsons.ca/#

Collingwood

Wasaga

Living Better with Parkinson’s mission is to improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s Disease.

We do this by providing monthly support group meetings; weekly fitness programs, educational opportunities and advocacy to residents in the South Georgian Bay region.

Living Better with Parkinson’s activities include program development, implementation and delivery, education, and advocacy.

Indoor go Tai Chi Bowling Caregivers Coffee and Friendship Parkinson’s Support Group Coffee and Friends Dance Fit Parkinson’s Group Exercise Cycle Fit Aqua Fit Dancing Boxing Pickleball

ttps://passionforparkinsons.org

The Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation sources, implements and funds creative arts and exercise programs for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. The Foundation aligns with community partners and certified instructors, and delivers free arts and exercise programs that help manage the physical, cognitive and social conditions associated with PD.

WiseMoves Kingston is dedicated to providing fitness programming specifically for your unique health needs. Comprehensive fitness programming allows you to learn how to safely exercise, and most importantly, live well with a chronic condition, movement disorder, mobility problem or health challenge. With support from a qualified fitness professional, you'll receive guided exercise instruction, specialized for your individual capacity and goals.

https://www.wisemoveskingston.com/

• Specialized Parkinson's Fitness In-Home Personal 1-1 Training Kingston

• Specialized Parkinson's Fitness Virtual Zoom Personal 1-1 Training

• Parkinson's Fitness Group Classes (online via zoom

https://psso.ca/programs-services/exercise-groups/

Exercise is an important part of your plan to treat and manage Parkinson’s disease. It provides physical and mental benefits to enhance your overall well-being and quality of life.

Certain types of exercise are particularly helpful to build strength, improve balance and develop better posture. You can also improve your mobility and range of motion, making daily life easier.

Studies have shown exercise to reduce the risk of Parkinson’s and to slow its progression.

Exercise can help you avoid isolation as many people exercise with a group of friends or family, making exercise a social activity.

You may want to consider some of the following:

• Yoga

• Physical and occupation therapy

• Aerobics

• No Contact Boxing

• Dance

Classes

Singing can help people with Parkinson's disease in many ways, including:

• Improving communication

  Singing can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their vocal production, pitch, duration, and sound intensity. This can help them communicate better with loved ones and care partners.

• Reducing stress

  Singing can help reduce anxiety and low mood by lowering stress hormones and increasing endorphins.

• Strengthening muscles

  Singing engages the muscles in your face, vocal apparatus, and respiratory system. This can help strengthen the muscles you use to swallow, breathe, and cough.

• Improving quality of life

  Singing can help people with Parkinson's disease feel a sense of belonging and camaraderie with others.

https://rocksteadyboxing.org/

Our Mission

The mission of Rock Steady Boxing is to equip our affiliates and empower coaches to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s Disease through a non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum.

Our Mission and Vision

Mission: Changing lives with proven therapies.

https://www.lsvtglobal.com/IdaIndexLSVT

LSVT LOUD is a speech therapy program designed to help people with Parkinson’s improve vocal loudness, clarity, and communication. It involves intensive training with certified therapists to retrain the brain for stronger, more natural speech.

LSVT BIG is a movement therapy program for people with Parkinson’s, designed to improve walking, balance, and everyday movements. It uses intensive, high-amplitude exercises to help individuals move more confidently and with greater control.

https://www.mnjcc.org/wellnessclasses

This progressive exercise class will focus on total body exercises that promote flexibility, strength and power. The class will assist participants in maintaining and improving motor skills that are used in everyday activities that have been affected by the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. A series of rhythmical exercises are performed lying down on the floor, on all fours, seated and standing.

Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre 750 Spadina Ave. Wednesdays: Apr 9–Jun 11 | 12:30-1:30 pm |

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