upcoming events, training, education
what’s coming up? 2012 Fall Events Tuesday, October 16 – Annual Caregiver’s Appreciation Brunch, “Giving Caregiver’s a Hand,” 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines. Two presentations will made by local experts on caregiving topics. Event is Free, RSVP by October 12. Call the Information and Referral Center at (877) 872-6386 to reserve your spot and for more information Saturday, October 21 – PD Walkers team will participate in the Des Moines Marathon. Email pdwalkers@gmail.com for more information.
Area Conferences Saturday, October 27, 2012 – NW Iowa Parkinson’s Disease Symposium at the Hilton Garden Inn in Sioux City, Iowa. Call the Information and Referral Center at (877) 872-6386 for more information and to register.
Training Friday and Saturday, November 16-17 – Delay the Disease Certification Training at the YMCA Healthy Living Center in Clive; registration will be $250 ($295 after October 26). Call the YMCA to register at (515) 226-9622 and for more information. Deadline is November 1. Monday, November 19, 12-3 p.m. – Become an Exercise Cheerleader!,YMCA Healthy Living Center on University Avenue in Clive. Delay the Disease will lead an instructional seminar aiming to provide methods and fitness techniques
Past Event Spotlight April, areness Month Aw ’s Parkinson
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Coordinator Crissanka Christadoss nie. with Des Moines Mayor Frank Cow nes The City of Des Moi declared April 2012 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month . during their monthly council meeting
for helping a loved one with Parkinson’s-specific exercises at home using the Delay the Disease Parkinson’s Fitness Program. This course is for caregiver’s and will address all levels of the disease so you can tailor an exercise program for your loved one. Cost is $15 (free for person with Parkinson’s). To register please call (515) 226-9622. If you have any questions, please contact Trina Radske-Suchan at (515) 645-3342.
Delay the Disease Exercise Classes “Delay the Disease” is a fitness program designed to empower people with Parkinson’s Disease by optimizing their physical function and helping to delay the progression of symptoms. It is also the foundation for exercise classes geared specifically to counteract the movement challenges experienced by people with Parkinson’s. Delay the Disease is taught in Iowa at the following locations: Atlantic – Heritage House, Free, Contact Jon Jordan at JJordan@wesleylife.org or (712) 243-1850. Cedar Rapids - Fresh Life Fitness studio, registration and payment required, call (319) 431-5332 for more information. Clive - YMCA Healthy Living Center, payment required, call (515) 226-9622 for dates and times. Des Moines - Wesley Acres, Free, call Wellness Director Mary McCarthy at (515) 271-6596 for more information. Iowa City - Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center and the North Liberty Community Rec Center, registration and payment required, Contact Kris Cameron at (319) 361-7673 or renuyourlife@yahoo.com South Sioux City, NE - Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in South Sioux City, registration and payment required. Contact Wellness Programs Coordinator Jacque Perez at jperez@nwsymca.org or (402) 404-8439. If you would like more information on this program or other types of physical activity, please call Iowa Parkinson Disease Information and Referral Center, (877) 872-6386.