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Parkinson’s & Older Adult Education

Common Conditions & Injuries

We’ve compiled some of the most common conditions and injuries reported in our assessments to help you offer appropriate modifications and support in class. 

Every Victory Counts Manual 

The Every Victory Counts Manual is a thorough resource on Parkinson’s disease.  Devoted to proactive self-care and a holistic approach to managing Parkinson’s, the manual breaks down exercise, nutrition, emotional health, medication, therapies, and more. The manual is free to download. 

Michael J. Fox Exercise Guide

As a Fitness Instructor at U-Turn Parkinson’s, you will likely get questions from participants about how often they should be exercising, what kinds of exercise they should be doing, etc. The Michael J. Fox exercise guide is a great resource for exercise & Parkinson’s.  Download it for free below. 

Research

Research on Parkinson’s & Exercise

Learn more from experts, researchers and people living with Parkinson’s on the benefits of exercise. 

Resources

Resources to help with class planning: 

1. ExRx.net

2. Power for Parkinson’s 

 

 

Make a Difference

Contribute to the Cause

 Go one step further in making a difference in the lives of individuals living with Parkinson’s.  Your contribution makes a difference, in anyway you choose to do so.

Here are a few ways you can contribute even further to U-Turn Parkinson’s mission:

1. Share our social media posts on Facebook and Instagram
2. Talk about U-Turn Parkinson’s with your friends and family
3. Volunteer at classes you don’t teach and volunteer at fundraising events
4. Make a donation.