The Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program Upcoming Events:

Philip Shayman Parkinson’s Program Educational Community Event: Parkinson’s Disease 101

Presented by Jennifer Koebert, MPAS, MPH, PA-C

Wednesday, June 16^th, 12:00 PM

Come hear Jennifer Koebert from the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at USF Health, review the facts on Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options.

Rock Steady Boxing

Monday, June 14 & 21, 11:00 AM / Jen Goldberg (Cohn + Virtual)

Tuesdays, June 15 & 22, 12:30 PM / Beth Maberry (BGF + Virtual)

Wednesdays, June 16 & 23, 11:00 AM / Jen Shipherd (Cohn + Virtual)

Fridays, June 18 & 25, 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

Monday, June 14 & 21, 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, June 15 & 22, 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, June 16 & 23, 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, June 14 & 21, 1:30 PM (BGF + Virtual) with Sarah Flook

Thursdays, June 17 & 24, 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, June 17, 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, June 18 & 25, 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, June 18 & 25, 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, June 14, 10:00 AM

Care Partner Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, June 14, 11:15 AM

Patient Support Group Newly Diagnosed, Monday, June 14, 12:30 PM

Patient Support Group, Friday, June 18 & 25, 12:00 PM

Care Partners Support Group, Friday, June 25, 1:30 PM