Make it a SAFE New Year As you all know, fitness classes are an integral part of PESGSC's ongoing programming. Facilitating improved member balance, strength, flexibility, and movement is at the core of our sessions at Rise. In turn, these things help keep everyone as active as possible.    Thanks to each of you who regularly attend our classes and so diligently work on your own fitness. Your dedication encourages and inspires us all. That said, your safety is always paramoun

If you’ve ever taken a deep breath and felt your body relax, you already know — breath is powerful. For people living with Parkinson’s, intentional breathwork can be a simple but life-changing tool. It helps calm the nervous system, improves speech and voice strength, supports balance and posture, and can even boost energy and mood. Many of us go through our day breathing on autopilot. But when we slow down and train  the breath, we activate muscles that support talking, swal

Chances are, by the time you are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you have been experiencing one or more symptoms for as much as 3-5...

Dehydration is a very real risk for aging adults. As people age, their sense of thirst is diminished, and they may not realize their body...

Getting into and out of bed, rolling over in bed, and just not getting comfortable to sleep. Let’s take a look at some things that can...

These two little inventions have been used greatly at my house. The first is the trouser hook. This 36-pack of trouser hooks can be found...

Some of our Parkinson’s partners have trouble putting on their own shoes and socks. I have been putting my husband’s shoes and socks on...

Okay, I hope this one is not too private, but I must share because it was one of my biggest issues with Parkinson’s disease. There are...

I would like to discuss communications with your Parkinson’s partner in this post. As we all know, anxiety and worry is one of the major...

Hello Fellow PESGSC Members, My name is Denise, and I have been a caregiver for 18 years for my husband who has Parkinson’s disease. I...