Parkinson’s Foundation South Palm Beach County Chapter is Hosting a “Lunch and Learn” Event Titled “Why I Can’t Sleep” on April 18 in Recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Wellness classes also will be offered
Who/What:
In recognition of April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Parkinson’s Foundation South Palm Beach County Chapter is hosting a “Lunch and Learn” event titled “Why I Can’t Sleep” facilitated by Ed Gray, occupational therapist and founder of Florida Movement Therapy Center. Parkinson’s Foundation just released a new book on sleep that will be discussed during the lecture. Following the event, attendees can also learn more about what the South Palm Beach Chapter offers and enjoy dessert.
Also available are two free Rock Steady Boxing classes, one of the Foundation’s most popular classes. These classes are taught by Florida Movement Therapy Center, a proud community partner to the Parkinson Foundation’s South Palm Beach County Chapter. Additional classes also are available throughout the month.
When:
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Noon – 1:30 p.m.: “Why I Can’t Sleep” Lunch and Learn event. A light bite lunch will be served.1:30- 2 p.m.: Learn more about what the South Palm Beach County Chapter offers and enjoy dessert.
Rock Steady Boxing at 2 p.m. for the advanced class; 3 p.m. for beginners and new participants
Where:
South Palm Beach County Chapter
Boca Grove Center
21301 Powerline Road, Suite 303
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
Cost:
Attendance is free
How:
Please RSVP at 561-962-1702.
“Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity to increase the public’s understanding of this disease and to encourage our communities to support better research and programs to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, and their families,” said Robin Miller, executive director or Parkinson’s Foundation South Palm Beach County.
The symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease vary from person to person and can include tremors; slowness of movement and rigidity; difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing and speaking; cognitive impairment and dementia; mood disorders; and a variety of other non-motor symptoms. Volunteers, researchers, caregivers and medical professionals are working to find more effective treatments and to provide access to expert care for those living with disease. Specifically, scientists are exploring ways to identify biomarkers for Parkinson’s that can lead to earlier diagnosis and more tailored treatments to slow down the disease symptoms.
About The Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. The South Palm Beach County Chapter provides the local Parkinson community with wellness classes, support groups and educational programs in many locations. Visit www.Parkinson.orgor call (561) 962-1702.
About Parkinson’s Disease
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, PD is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression) as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for PD and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.
