Back to Basics
This series will touch on skill that we use everyday and usually don't think about too much. With Parkinson's, these skills become challenging and we can't take them for granted. These skills are functional and we do them many times throughout the day. These complex motor sequences may no longer be done. automatically. We must break own complex sequence into sections and do one at a time consciously. We must imprint it into our muscle memory.
Below are 7 lessons
1- Getting Out of chair/car
Wednesday, 9/1 at 10am
Learn some tips on how to get out of a chair with power and control.
2- Stairs-Up and Down
Saturday, 9/4 at 11:30am
Practice some exercises to help you go up and down stairs safely.
3 - Conserve Energy
Tuesday, 9/7 at 10am
Please read this short story , The Spoon Theory" before class. Learn how to do everything you want to do in your day.
Falling-Rolling
Thursday, 9/9 at 12:30pm
Teaching someone how to fall safely can make a difference in a life. Tricks to using body parts to save you from a really bad fall. Be ready to go onto the floor.
Getting up off floor
Monday, 9/13 at 11:30am
Do you want to sit on the floor and play with your grandchild? Well, this lesson will teach you 4/5 different ways to get up. We will be practicing, space is needed.
Safe House TIPS
Wednesday, 9/15 at 10am
Learn simple things to make your house a safe haven for you to move around in.
Moving Safely at Home
Monday, 9/20 at 11:30am
Are you aware of how your body feels and moves when you do everyday chores? You will learn how to have better body awareness.
Review-Q&A
Friday 9/24 at 10:15am
Your chance to ask questions and review any of the 7 lessons taught in this series.
Bring any stories of your own to share.
Evaluation
01/19 - 01/23
Please send us a quick note about these mini lessons. Were they informative and worth your time? Are there any other topics that you would like us to add to this series?
Email: inquire@beatpdtoday.com