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Stanford Health Care Offers Wellness Classes for Those with Parkinson’s

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Stanford Health Care’s Neuroscience Wellness Classes offer free classes that help those with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, and any others in the community take care of their mind and body. These meditation, fitness, and creative arts classes focus on balance, strength, and relaxation. They also give people a way to connect with others who have similar experiences. Classes are open to the community, and patients and caregivers of all ability levels are welcome.  You do not have to be a Stanford patient.

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Vídeos de ejercicios de para personas con Parkinson en español: superando barreras para hacer ejercicio

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El ejercicio es lo ÚNICO que se ha demostrado retrasar la progresión de los síntomas de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP). Es por eso que el ejercicio ES un medicamento para las personas con EP.

Hay muchas razones por las que las personas con EP no hacen ejercicio, pero encontrar una clase impartida en español no debería ser una de ellas. A continuación, compartimos algunos vídeos de ejercicios para personas con EP en español y algunos consejos para ayudarle a superar las barreras para hacer ejercicio.

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APDA’s Free Online PD Training for Fitness Professionals Can Help Families Too

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We at the Stanford APDA (American Parkinson Disease Association) Information & Referral Center recently explored a free online training available from the APDA for fitness professionals to learn more about working with patients who have Parkinson’s disease (PD). Exercise is essential for those living with PD, but not everyone has access to a personal trainer or wellness coach who is already experienced with the disease. This one- to two-hour training can help fitness professionals become familiar with the basic symptoms of PD; understand the benefits clients can receive from exercise; put together useful, appropriate exercise programs at different stages of the disease; and ensure client safety during exercise.  Information in the training can also be helpful for those working out on their own or with a caregiver. 

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