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 paramount to us. And the...

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, swallowing, and...

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...