PARKINSON’S

Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program Lunch & Learn: Atypical Parkinsonism – Parkinson-Plus Syndromes

Featuring Dr. Nikolaus McFarland, MD, PhD, FAAN, Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration Program, UF Health

Thursday, April 15, 12:00 PM

Recent advances in the understanding of “Parkinson-plus” disorders have generated new interest in the development of novel diagnostics and disease-modifying therapeutics aimed at identifying and treating these disorders.  To register contact Pnina Levermore at pnina.levermore@jewishtampa.com.

Rock Steady Boxing

Mondays, April 5 & 12, 11:00 AM / Jen Goldberg (Cohn + Virtual)

Tuesdays, April 6 & 13, 12:30 PM / Beth Maberry (BGF + Virtual)

Wednesdays, April 7 & 14, 11:00 AM / Jen Shipherd (Cohn + Virtual)

Fridays, April 9 & 16, 1:30 PM / Beth Maberry (BGF + Virtual)

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

Mondays, April 5 & 12, 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

Tuesdays, April 6 & 13, 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, April 7 & 14, 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, April 5 & 12, 1:30 PM (BGF + Virtual) with Sarah Flook

Thursday, April 8 & 15, 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, April 8, 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

Friday, April 9 & 16, 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, April 9 & 16, 3:00 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, April 5, 10:00 AM

Care Partner Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, April 5, 11:15 AM

Patient Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, April 5, 12:30 PM

Patient Support Group, Friday, April 9 & 16, 12:00 PM

Care Partners Support Group, Friday, April 16, 1:30 PM