Friends In Frederick
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Post Office Box 213
Walkersville, MD 21793-0213
ph: (301) 703-1194
stephen
On-Line and Virtual
The experts tell us that after medication, exercise is one of the BEST WAYS to fight Parkinson's Disease. While many of our LIVE and IN PERSON classes and Support Groups are not being held; these programs on-line are. Many of these are LIVE and most of them are FREE.
Frederick County Virtual Senior Center
Expand your horizons, explore the arts, exercise: stay fit, engage your brain, eat your way to better health, enjoy yourself and find community resources at the Frederick County Division of Senior Services Virtual 50+ Senior Center.
Compass For Caregivers: Finding Your Way. Monthly speaker series. --CLICK HERE-- for the flyer.
Carroll County Support Group
September 9, 1-2 pm – Parkinson’s support group Zoom Secure video (dial in option available), Denise Schuler, MS, ATP, Maryland Assistive Technology Program. --CLICK HERE-- for details.
CONTACT: Christina McGann
<cmcgann@lifebridgehealth.org>Rhythmic Rehab
With Rock Steady Boxing at Cranberry Mall closed, Coach Brandon Falk has started Rhythmic Rehab online using Zoom. The classes involve Warm-ups, stretching, air boxing and exercises fitted for Parkinson's Disease. There are also cognitive games.
Class is Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 AM and right now it is free.
Branden is also offering Percussion Classes via ZOOM.
If interested in boxing or percussion, contact Branden Falk at 444-985-0345 or email: bfalk77@gmail.com.
You can also contact our own Bonnie Lawson - email: blawson25@aol.com.
This is a local class with a locally-based instructor. Brandon is also a trained Occupational Therapist.
UPDATE: Brandon Falk attended our September 2020 Drive-In meeting
Get Up Boxing
Movement Improvement Boxing Class
Phone: 443-398-0492
eMail: getupboxing@gmail.comNEW: February 2021 - based in central Maryland
Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area
For PFNCA COVID-19 information, including their hospitalization guide --CLICK HERE--
Parkinson's Foundation of the National Capital Area FREE recorded online exercise class --CLICK HERE-- available 24 hours per day. Includes exercise programs, vocal exercises, boxing, and dance.
Live classes using ZOOM --CLICK HERE--
Registration for 2021 is NOW OPEN --CLICK HERE--
Retreat Center of MD - YOGA
Maryland Association for Parkinson's Support
Maryland Association for Parkinson's Support (MAPS) has VIRTUAL CLASSES including Rock Steady Boxing --CLICK HERE--
YMCA of Frederick
Reopening Guide --CLICK HERE--
YMCA of Frederick Reopening Plan --Click Here--
American Parkinson Disease Association
Visit the APDA Virtual Events Calendar.
Free Online Exercise and Therapy Classes --CLICK HERE-- for information and registration.
Virtual Yoga - Thursday's at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Dance For PD - Tuesday 11:00 AM Eastern Time
COVID-19 Resources from APDA --CLICK HERE--
Parkinson's Foundation
Health at Home programs: Mindfullness Mondays, Expert Briefings Tuesdays, Wellness Wednesdays, Take Time Thursdays, Fitness Fridays.
Parkinson's Foundation Get Involved Events
Parkinson Voice Project
Parkinson Voice Project Lecture Series
Parkinson Speech Exercises on Facebook Live Monday - Friday 9:00 AM ET and Tuesday 5:00 PM ET.
Speech Practice Videos --CLICK HERE--
Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's
Davis Phinney Webinar series --CLICK HERE--
Davis Phinney Foundation Victory Summit --Click Here--
GET CONNECTED - Sidekicks --CLICK HERE--
Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Alliance
Parkinson's & Movement Disorder Alliance Social Distancing Series --CLICK HERE--.
Towson University - Parkinson's Wellness Program
A community-based wellness program aimed to enhance well-being and participation in everyday activities through resources, education, and direct interventions.
Website: https://www.towson.edu/iwb/centers/occutherapy/adult-services.html
Phone: Institute for Well-Being at (410) 704-7300
PD Strummers
PD Strummers is a unique program for people with Parkinson's disease.
The 5-week course develops essential principles of guitar technique, fundamental musical skills, and builds musicianship through ensemble-based repertoire. When immersing in PD Strummers, participants’ attention moves away from illness and focuses the mind on music-making that elevates the mood and spirit. Learning and playing together in the group has helped increase participants’ rhythmic movement, understanding of the instrument, and confidence of emotional expression, while cultivating a sense of community.
This course was developed through the generous support of a Dean’s Incentive Grant from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Reduction in price made possible with the help of donor support.
Pro Bono Counseling
The Pro Bono Counseling WARMLine is a FREE mental health resource for Marylanders. The line is staffed by a licensed mental health professional, 10AM-6PM, Monday-Friday. Callers can connect to the WARMLine Specialist by calling 211 or directly calling 443-608-9182. The WARMLine is great for callers who are not sure if they want ongoing counseling, but want to talk to a licensed social worker about stressful situations.
--CLICK HERE-- to download the flyer
NAVIGATING Parkinson's and COVID-19 during the Holiday Season
Things To Do During COVID-19 Restrictions
There are lots of things you can do and still maintain social distancing. They range from Senior Call, a free service from the State of Maryland to the many On-Line and Virtual programs on this page.
Your Support Group can be a way to stay connected. Even if your group is not able to have ZOOM meetings, you can pick up the phone and make a Friendly Phone Call to another member of your group. Take charge, call somebody.
Need a lift? No, not a ride, but a humorous or thought provoking Pick-Me-Up. Try the Perky Parkie or Yuma Bev the Happy Parkie.
Or take a musical interlude with Neil Diamond below.
Don't forget to visit our HOME PAGE for a list of UpComing Events
Copyright 2020 Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group. All rights reserved.
Post Office Box 213
Walkersville, MD 21793-0213
ph: (301) 703-1194
stephen