Helping Everyone Live Well With Parkinson's

Mondays 12:15-1:00
Call for more information: 518-618-3690

Neuromotor Wellness is a research-based exercise program specifically for those with muscular degeneration challenges including but not limited to Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, stroke recovery, and muscle injury.

Care partners are strongly encouraged to attend at no additional cost. Participants must have a waiver and medical clearance.
Classes are FREE for Y members. For non-members, the cost is $10 per class.
There are required physician’s forms that need to be filled out prior to starting class.

Wednesday 11:40 AM
For more information contact Toni Carroll - tcarroll@cdymca.org - (518) 731-7529

The prevalence of chronic illness diagnosis has increased in the United States in the last decade; a study by Johns Hopkins showed that 25% of the US population has been diagnosed with some sort of chronic illness. According to the Mayo Clinic "Aerobic exercise can help to improve your heart health and endurance and aid in weight loss. Strength training can improve muscle strength and endurance, make it easier to do daily activities, slow disease-related declines in muscle strength, and provide stability to joints. Flexibility exercises may help you to have optimal range of motion about your joints, so they can function best, and stability exercises may help reduce the risk of falls."

Monday 5:30 PM Pedaling a bicycle at a fast pace have been proven to help Parkinson’s patients delay or in some cases improve their symptoms and quality of life. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program please contact your branch Wellness Director for program specifics and schedule. (All levels)
(518) 439-4394
900 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054

Ping Pong for Parkinson's
Wednesdays 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Bethlehem YMCA
900 Delaware Ave,
Delmar, NY 12054
Cost: Free for YMCA members, $5 per session for non-members

Not only is ping pong fun, but it’s also very helpful for those with Parkinson’s. It helps with balance, eye-hand coordination, fine motor control, mental health, strength and more.

Come alone or with a friend, we will take turns playing and watching. No playing experience is necessary; we will learn from each other.

Questions? Text or Call Bruce 518-368-2906

Classes on Tuesday at 1:30
with Rachelle Smith-Stallman at CDPHP® Fitness Connect At The Ciccotti Center
30 Aviation Road, Colonie
518-867-8920.
No charge. - supported by https://www.helpforpd.org/

In this class people with movement disorders and their care partners are empowered to explore movement and music in ways that are refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating and creative.

Partner not required. Walkers and wheelchairs welcome. 
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Rachelle also leads a ZOOM Dance Beyond Parkinson's class on Thursdays at 1:30.
email Rachelle at rss@nycap.rr.com for the ZOOM link.

MyFitRX is an 8-week program for individuals with chronic conditions, injuries, or those starting their wellness journey. Participants are referred by healthcare providers and undergo a pre-assessment to create a personalized exercise plan. This training program must have prior approval by your doctor.
Call for more information..
The program includes two weekly.

TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
PRICE: $5/class for non-members, free for members

If you would like to contact us, you may call us at any time during our facility hours at (518) 867-8920. If you would like to reach us by email, fill out the form below. We will reply as quickly as possible.
https://www.cdphpfitnessconnect.org/contact/

What you’ll gain:
• Increased sense of balance
• Improved mobility
• Confidence in exercise
• Supportive community
Together, we'll celebrate victories, overcome obstacles and uplift each other every pedal of the way.

Led by certified instructor John Gillivan, our cycling sessions offer a supportive environment where participants can exercise safely and enjoyably.

Guilderland YMCA
What is neuromotor wellness?
https://cdymca.org/programs/chronic-diseases/neuromotor-wellness-program/

Must be a member.
11:40 am - 12:40 pm

250 Winding Brook Drive, Guilderland, NY 12084
Contact Jill Cullen – 518-456-3634 ext 1140 or
jcullen@cdymca.org for more information

Read more and schedule https://cdymca.org/locations/guilderland-ymca/schedules/
Neuromotor Wellness is a research-based exercise program specifically for those with muscular degeneration challenges including but not limited to Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, stroke recovery, and muscle injury.

Caretakers are strongly encouraged to attend at no additional cost. Participants must have a waiver and medical clearance.

How do I sign up?
Medical clearance and consent forms are available at all our branches, or you’re welcome to call your local CDYMCA branch.

Once you provide the completed forms, o CDYMCA staff member will contact you to schedule an orientation and initial class session.

How much does it cost?
Classes are FREE for Y members. For non-members, the cost is $10 per class.

Wednesday’s 10:30 – 11:30
Friday’s 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Guilderland YMCA
250 Winding Brook Dr.
Guilderland, NY 12084
518-456-3634
Contact: Jill Cullen

What is pedaling for Parkinson's? -> https://www.pedalingforparkinsons.org/about
Read more and schedule -> https://cdymca.org/locations/guilderland-ymca/schedules/

Ping Pong for Parkinson's
Mondays 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Guilderland YMCA
Gym
250 Winding Brook Drive
Guilderland, NY 12084

Cost: Free for YMCA members, $5 per session for non-members

Not only is ping pong fun, but it’s also very helpful for those with Parkinson’s. It helps with balance, eye-hand coordination, fine motor control, mental health, strength and more.

Come alone or with a friend, we will take turns playing and watching. No playing experience is necessary; we will learn from each other.

Questions? Call Jud 518-281-3466

21 Vatrano Road, Albany, NY 12205
518-641-9064

Friday’s 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The class is free - Supported by https://www.helpforpd.org/
First time attendees will be asked to buy hand wraps for $10.00 and come 15-20 minutes early to get some initial instructions.

What is Parkinson's boxing? https://www.cdparkinsons.org/post/what-is-a-parkinson-s-boxing-class

Deb Foss, who led the class at Honest Weight Food Co-op started a Zoom class for yoga. Mostly it's chair yoga. for information call Instructor Deb Foss 51-944-9858 - debfoss319@gmail.com
to register. There is no charge for this class. She plans to hold class every Thursday at 11:30.

100 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY,
Thursday’s 11:45 AM,
Free for Parkinson’s Patients and their family/caregivers,

What is a Parkinson's yoga class --> https://www.cdparkinsons.org/post/what-is-a-parkinson-s-yoga-class

(518) 731-7529
35 Route 81, Hope Plaza
West Coxsackie, NY 12192
Fridays 11:45-12:15

The prevalence of chronic illness diagnosis has increased in the United States in the last decade; a study by Johns Hopkins showed that 25% of the US population has been diagnosed with some sort of chronic illness. According to the Mayo Clinic "Aerobic exercise can help to improve your heart health and endurance and aid in weight loss. Strength training can improve muscle strength and endurance, make it easier to do daily activities, slow disease-related declines in muscle strength, and provide stability to joints. Flexibility exercises may help you to have optimal range of motion about your joints, so they can function best, and stability exercises may help reduce the risk of falls."

Call for more information: 518-731-7529
https://cdymca.org/locations/greene-county-ymca/greene-county-schedule

Greene County YMCA
35 NY-81
Coxsackie, NY
518-731-7529
Cost: Free for YMCA members, $5 per session for non-members
For more information contact Toni Carroll - tcarroll@cdymca.org - (518) 731-7529

Neuromotor Wellness - Friday - 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM - ***Begins April 12***

Pedaling - Tuesday/Thursday - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
There are required physician’s forms that need to be filled out prior to starting class.

Rachelle Smith-Stallman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Dance Beyond Parkinson's with Rachelle
Time: 01:30 PM Eastern Time
Every Thursday

email Rachelle at rss@nycap.rr.com for zoom link

Rachelle makes this class fun!

There is also an in-person class on Tuesdays at the Ciccotti Center

strengthening class on Zoom Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
from 1:45 to 2:15 PM.
Zoom ID 7737587777, Password 1111. For more information call Karen 518-466-4912 or
e-mail katickmanalpern@gmail.com

Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 4:00pm

What is pedaling for Parkinson's? -> https://www.pedalingforparkinsons.org/about
Read more and schedule -> https://cdymca.org/locations/greenbush-ymca/schedules/

Greenbush YMCA
20 Community Way
East Greenbush, NY 12061
518-477-2570
Contact: Angelina Faragon
verified 9/8/22

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classes integrate Parkinson’s Disease (PD)-specific skill training into a multimodal exercise program (flexibility, strength, balance, agility, aerobics). The specificity of training begins by targeting four motor control skills shown to deteriorate and adversely affect everyday movement for people with PD. These foundational skills (i.e., antigravity extension, weight shifting, axial mobility, transitions) correspond to each of the Basic 4 PWR!Moves (PWR! Up, PWR! Rock, PWR! Twist, PWR! Step) and are used as building blocks of function.

Southern Saratoga Clifton Park YMCA
Must be a member no charge -
Wednesdays 11 AM to 12:15 PM

1 Wall Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065 –
Contact Thor Lampman Phone 518-371-2139 or tlampman@cdymca.org
Please contact the YMCA to get the necessary forms to complete before you can start the classes.

Read more and schedule -> https://srymca.org/main/schedules/

Monday’s 11:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday’s 11:00am – 12:00pm

This class is specifically designed for people with Parkinson's. Led by an instructor, participants cycle on an indoor stationary bike for 1 hour: 10-minute warm up at 60 RPM, 40 minutes at 80-90 RPM and a 10 minute cool down

Southern Saratoga Branch
1 Wall Street
Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-371-2139
Contact: Thor Lampman

Ping Pong for Parkinson's
Wednesdays 9:30 AM-11:00 AM

Southern Saratoga Clifton Park YMCA
Y memberd - free; non-members - $5/session
Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

1 Wall Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065 –

Not only is ping pong fun, but it’s also very helpful for those with Parkinson’s. It helps with balance, eye-hand coordination, fine motor control, mental health, strength and more.

Come alone or with a friend, we will take turns playing and watching. No playing experience is necessary; we will learn from each other.

Questions? Contact Thor Lampman Phone 518-371-2139 or tlampman@cdymca.org

The mission of Pedaling for Parkinson's is:

To improve the quality of life of Parkinson's disease patients and their caregivers
To educate patients, caregivers, and the general public about the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle after a Parkinson's diagnosis.
To support research dedicated to the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Program Requirements
Be over the age of 30
Be diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Complete and submit consent and medical clearance form
NOT have cardiac or pulmonary disease, uncontrolled mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension or stroke, dementia, other medical conditions for which exercise poses a risk.
Date and Time
Apr 29 - Jun 16, 2024
Tue, Thu, Sat @ 10:30 AM-12:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Program Cost
Pedaling for Parkinson's is FREE for Glens Falls members who meet the requirements. If you are not an active Glens Falls member, there is a $5 per class charge ($105 for the entire session for non-members).

Program Registration - click to register
https://operations.daxko.com/online/5019/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc6omKYCAAA1

PWR!Moves - MALTA YMCA 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM at the Malta Branch YMCA

Pedaling for Parkinson's: Led by an instructor, participants ride on an upright stationary bike for 1 hour (10 minute warm up at 60 RPM, 40 minutes at 80-90 RPM and a 10 minute cooldown.)

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Friday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Malta Branch YMCA

PWR!Moves: Weekly classes integrate Parkinson’s Disease (PD)-specific skill training to improve flexibility and balance, increase strength and agility and improve cardiovascular function.

Tuesday/Thursday: 1:00 - 2:00 PM at the Saratoga Springs Branch

Pedaling for Parkinson's: Led by an instructor, participants ride on an upright stationary bike for 1 hour (10 minute warm up at 60 RPM, 40 minutes at 80-90 RPM and a 10 minute cooldown.)

Monday/Wednesday: 10:45 - 11:45 AM at the Saratoga Springs Branch

Friday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Malta Branch

Monday 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM
Wednesdays 9:30 AM and 1 :00 PM

Pedaling for Parkinson's: Led by an instructor, participants ride on an upright stationary bike for 1 hour (10 minute warm up at 60 RPM, 40 minutes at 80-90 RPM and a 10 minute cooldown.
Tuesday - 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM, Thursday 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Wilton YMCA
20 Old Gick Road
Saratoga, NY 12866
(518)587-3000

Pedaling for Parkinson's: Led by an instructor, participants ride on an upright stationary bike for 1 hour (10 minute warm up at 60 RPM, 40 minutes at 80-90 RPM and a 10 minute cooldown. Saratoga YMCA, 90 West Avenue, Saratpga Springs, NY 12866

What is neuromoter wellness?
https://cdymca.org/programs/chronic-diseases/neuromotor-wellness-program/

This class is specifically designed for people with Parkinson's Disease. Led by an instructor, participants ride on an upright stationary bike for 1 hour: 10 minute warm up at 60 RPM, 40 minutes at 80-90 RPM and a 10 minute cooldown. You must pre-register for this program. Classes are FREE for Active Glenvile Regional Y Members and only $5.00 per class for Non-Y members.
Tuesdays from 2:15 - 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:15 PM
Glenville YMCA, 127 Droms Road, Glenville, NY 12302, (518) 399-8118
Contact Pam Capuano-Hodge, Pcapuano-hodge@cdymca.org for more

Ping Pong for Parkinson's
Monday 1:30 Friday 10:30 AM

Glenville YMCA

Cost: Free for YMCA members, $5 per session for non-members

Not only is ping pong fun, but it’s also very helpful for those with Parkinson’s. It helps with balance, eye-hand coordination, fine motor control, mental health, strength and more.

Come alone or with a friend, we will take turns playing and watching. No playing experience is necessary; we will learn from each other.

Rock Steady Boxing classes - Schenectady.
Sunday’s from 10:00 – 11:30.
Classes are being offered for free (costs are being unwritten by a Ring Of Hope benefactor. Please call or e-mail to schedule an evaluation/orientation.
Phone: 518-347-7184
Email: ringofhope@rsbaffiliate.com
Our website is: http://ringofhope.rsbaffiliate.com/
Ring of Hope Boxing Club, 118 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305


What is Parkinson's boxing? https://www.cdparkinsons.org/post/what-is-a-parkinson-s-boxing-class

Ready, Steady, Go at MHA in Ulster,
300 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY.
Thursdays 2:30-3:30 PM
Contact is Teresa Joseph, 845-339-9090 x 2206

https://www.mhainulster.com/event/ready-steady-go/

Classes will be held 3x a week on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 10:30
AM - 11 :30AM

Karen Tickman-Alpern has a strengthening class on Zoom Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
from 1:45 to 2:15 PM.
Zoom ID 7737587777, Password 1111. For more information call Karen 518- 466-4912 or
e-mail katickmanalpern@gmail.com

online course is gentle and good for developing balance
"I started taking Tai Chi for Arthritis last year and just signed up for the fall/winter session. It is great for balance and
intentionally does not have any of the wonky or sudden moves that I've encountered in traditional Tai Chi. This course is
offered by SUNY Stony Brook and is free and open to anyone. The more the merrier on Zoom! Below is more info from
Stony Book and the link to sign up. They also have other fall prevention courses." - Leah
The workshops are offered 2 days/week for 8 weeks (16 classes).
The schedule and registration links are available on: https://trauma.stonybrookmedicine.edu/falls_programs
Please feel free to share this information with family/friends who may be interested in joining us too. All workshops are held in Eastern Time (NY).
Kristi L. Ladowski, MPH
Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator
Stony Brook Trauma Center
Stony Brook University Hospital
Hospital 9N-083 (Office) HSC T18-040 (Mailing)
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191
Phone (631) 444-8385
Kristi.Ladowski@stonybrookmedicine.edu