The Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program Upcoming Events:

Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting Workshop with Cathy Daumen

Friday, September 3, 10:30 AM (Virtual)

Helps reinforce the brain signals to improve eye and hand coordination.  This is a 3 step approach: exercising the large arm/hand muscles, working with the fine motor skills, and exercises to improve handwriting.  All 3 areas need to work together for success.

Tai Chi/Meditation with Suzanne Chen

Friday, September 3, 2:15 PM (Cohn + Virtual)

Tai Chi has been shown to be one of the most effective exercises for improving balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease by using gentle, flowing movements with the breath to improve balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, and motor control.  Tai Chi calms all the systems of the body, targeting the nervous system, which helps relieve stress, anxiety and depression.

Support Groups (Virtual)

Patient Support Group, Friday, September 3, 12:00 PM

Care Partners Support Group, Friday, September 3, 1:30 PM

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Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program: JUMP INTO FALL OPEN HOUSE (virtual)

Sunday, September 19, 2:30 PM

This Zoom event is open to everyone.  It will be fun and educational, with a special featured guest and news about an exciting new initiative, interactive games and activities, a demonstration of useful gadgets, music,  and a Parkinson’s Foundation presentation of helpful resources.  To register please send an email to pnina.levermore@jewishtampa.com

Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program Lunch & Learn: Surgical Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Disease

Featuring Yarema Bezchlibnyk, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Co-Director, Movement Disorders Neuromodulation Center, USF Health

Wednesday, September 15, 12:00 PM

Exploring surgical options for Parkinson’s disease and how they compare, including deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound.

Rock Steady Boxing

Monday, September 6 & 13, 11:00 AM / Jen Goldberg (Cohn + Virtual)

Tuesdays, September 14, 1:30 PM / Beth Maberry (BGF – in person only)

Wednesdays, September 8 & 15, 11:00 AM / Jen Shipherd (Cohn + Virtual)

Fridays, September 10 & 17, 1:30 PM / Beth Maberry (BGF – in person only)

A fun activity that focuses on building strength in the core.  Rock Steady Boxing conditions for agility, speed, endurance, hand-eye coordination.

Tremble Clefs Singing Group

Thursday, September 9 & Monday, September 13, 3:00 PM (Cohn + Virtual)

Addresses voice projection, breathing and posture.  Tremble Clefs is voice therapy and mutual social support through singing, performance and the power of making music together.

Nia Class with Jen Goldberg

Tuesday, September 14, 11:00 AM (Cohn + Virtual)
A full body, mind and spirit fitness practice, leading to greater health and well-being.  Nia is designed to unleash your personal power through movement and music, integrating dance arts, healing arts and martial arts.  Nia enhances body awareness with focus on flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability.

Chair Yoga & Line Dance with Sarah Flook

Wednesdays, September 8 & 15, 2:00 PM (BGF + Virtual)

Promotes balance, coordination and mobility.  Move fluidly to the music as you learn fun choreographed dance steps.

Stretch & Strengthen

Monday, September 6 & 13, 1:30 PM (BGF + Virtual) with Sarah Flook

Thursdays, September 9, 2:00 PM (Cohn + Virtual) with Jen Shipherd

This class addresses flexibility and neuromotor functions such as balance and gait, coordination, and agility.  The class encourages muscular strength and muscular endurance.  It is designed to enhance physical and mental balance and coordination.

Brain Games: Travel Trivia, Word Find, Jeopardy, etc. with Vandan Kamath

Thursday, September 9, 10:30 AM (Virtual)

A fun morning of games and puzzles to engage the brain and sharpen the mind.

Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting Workshop with Cathy Daumen

Fridays, September 10 & 17, 10:30 AM (Virtual)

Helps reinforce the brain signals to improve eye and hand coordination.  This is a 3 step approach: exercising the large arm/hand muscles, working with the fine motor skills, and exercises to improve handwriting.  All 3 areas need to work together for success.

Tai Chi/Meditation with Suzanne Chen

Fridays, September 10 & 17, 2:15 PM (Cohn + Virtual)

Tai Chi has been shown to be one of the most effective exercises for improving balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease by using gentle, flowing movements with the breath to improve balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, and motor control.  Tai Chi calms all the systems of the body, targeting the nervous system, which helps relieve stress, anxiety and depression.

Support Groups (Virtual) New Patient Support Group Monday, September 6, 10:00 AM Care Partner Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, September 6, 11:15 AM Patient Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, September 6, 12:30 PM Patient Support Group, Friday, September 10 & 17 3, 12:00 PM Care Partners Support Group, Friday, September 17, 1:30 PM