Safe Driving – In Person, Lane County

Join us for an informative afternoon learning about adaptive aids for driving. Kathy Morgan, Certified Mobility Specialist, will provide tools to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. This event is in person only.

Driving is a complex task that demands full attention and a composed state of mind. While experience can make drivers better and safer, normal aging can introduce changes that diminish a person’s safety on the road.

Drivers over 65 are twice as likely to have a medical condition that impairs their driving abilities. In Parkinson’s disease (PD), issues such as slowed reaction time, freezing episodes, limited head and neck mobility, and vision changes are common reasons to initiate the conversation about a driving solution.

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Parkinson’s Exercise Class; Virtual

We work Parkinson’s specific exercises for flexibility and strength to build intensity and then move into boxing combinations and footwork (without boxing bags) as we work to build your intensity to get a good workout. This is a workout that can be done standing or from a chair. We work on cognition, balance, strength, agility, flexibility and we have FUN!

This class is best for individuals that are able to work and move independently although it can be modified for those that need to sit. Contact Lori to try a class and see if it works for you.
Instructor: Lori Havas

Class fee: $45

Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Salem Area

A research based program shown to reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Riding an indoor, stationary bicycle has been shown to reduce Parkinson’s disease symptoms by as much as 35%, and it is something almost anyone with Parkinson’s disease can do. Participants ride for 1 hour – a 10 minute warm-up followed by 40 minutes of training and a 10 minute cooldown. Recumbent stationary bikes available.

Instructor: Kate Patty

Free for YMCA members. Non-members pay $140/8 weeks

Fight Back with Neuromuscular Exercise, Eugene

This class engages the brain and body to encourage more fluid, balanced movement and improve strength, agility and gait. The class is ideal for individuals with neuromuscular challenges that may cause loss of balance and coordination. These classes engage the brain and body to encourage more fluid, balanced movement and improve strength, agility and gait. Those who are not independent in standing should bring someone to support them.

Instructor: Eric Beins

Class fees are $7.50/session, must enroll monthly.

Fight Back with Neuromuscular Exercise, Eugene

This class is ideal for individuals with neuromuscular challenges (Parkinson’s mild stroke, multiple sclerosis) that may cause loss of balance and coordination. These classes engage the brain and body to encourage more fluid, balanced movement and improve strength, agility and gait. Those who need individual assistance should bring a personal support worker or care provider.

Instructor: Eric Beins

Monthly sessions, $7.50/class

Parkinson’s Table Tennis, Eugene

Table tennis has been shown to improve motor symptoms of Parkinson’s and increase movement, hand-eye coordination and strength. Plus, it is fun and a great way to met others. This group is specifically for those with symptoms of Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s Exercise Class, Eugene

We work Parkinson’s specific exercises for flexibility and to begin to increase intensity. We then do a partner strength circuit addressing the needs of the participants. We then move into the boxing room for non-contact boxing where we hit heavy bags and speedbags. We work punching combinations for cognitive training, voice work and footwork for balance and agility. Most of all we have fun!!

This class is best for individuals that are able to work and move independently. If assistance is needed the instructor will provide a gait belt and you will provide the person to assist you. Call Lori to set up a time to come in and participate or observe a class to see if this is something you would like to do.
Instructor: Lori Havas

Class Fee: 120/month

Dance Your Bones Strong, Springfield

“Dance Your Bones Strong” incorporates useful moves for building bone strength and preventing falls, into a classic Nia Techniques class with modifiable choreography and lots of coaching for how to personalize what you do.

Instructor: Janet Hollander

Fee Based

Lift Program for Family Caregivers, Albany

Therapist in Session

Lift Program for Family Caregivers

Are you worried about how to help them out of bed or out of a car? Or, do you just want to be prepared for what may lie ahead?

During this hour and a half program, a physical therapist will lead you through the proper and safe techniques to transfer your loved one who has mobility issues due to Parkinson’s disease. This program is intended for family care partners only. 

There will be 5 interactive stations 1) Sit to stand 2) Transfer in and out of bed 3) Transfer in the bathroom 4) Transfers in and out of the car 5) Lastly, how to get up off the floor. Each caregiver will participate, rotating to each station and practicing with other caregivers. You will also learn when it is necessary to seek help.

Led by Kelly Becker, PT, DPT with Synapse Fitness along with other local physical and occupational therapists.

If you have physical limitation, please let the instructors know before class.

If you register and then are unable to attend, please call our office as soon as possible so we are able to allow others to participate in your place 800-426-6806. We anticipate this being an ongoing workshop so there will be other opportunities.