Education

• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Depression in People with PD
• PD and Hospitalization: For the Patient
• PD and Surgery: For the Patient
• PD and Hospitalization: For the Physician and Hospital
• Traveling with PD

Classes

A wellness fitness approach specifically designed to help people with Parkinson’s to use exercise for symptom management. Emphasis is on POSTURAL AWARENESS, BREATHING, BALANCE, AND RHYTHMICAL MOVEMENT.

All levels are welcome.

This ongoing program, taught by experts in clinical exercise, incorporates principles of:

• Yoga
• Tai Chi
• Pilates
• Dance
• Traditional stretching and strengthening exercises
• Musical accompaniment

When: Every Monday and Thursday from 11:00 am to Noon
Where: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Center for Health and Fitness
710 N. Lakeshore Drive, Floor 3
Note: Discounted parking at 321 East Erie
Cost: $95.00 for 16 sessions

For information/registration, call Mitch Carr or Jocee Wolf 312-238-5001

Integrated Exercise for Parkinson’s is a partnership program with Northwestern Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. All participants are encouraged to consult with their physician before any new exercise program.

Join Christine Giblin, RN, David Kettley, RN and Diane Breslow, MSW, LCSW

Learn the Fundamentals of Parkinson’s Disease With Other Newly-Diagnosed Patients

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Feinberg Pavilion 251 East Huron – 3rd Floor – Conference Room D

Subjects:

• Introduction and overview
• Medications and treatments
• Helpful products & resources
• Exercise and fall prevention
• Nutrition
• Speech and communication
• Mood and cognition
• Care partners and families

Parking: Free parking at the Public garage on Huron and St. Clair

RSVP:

• Christine: 312/695-2168 or
• Diane: 312/503-4397

Looking forward to seeing you!