Val had heard about boxing and Parkinson's and had been meaning to look into the program. She saw the Rock Steady Boxing Victor Magnet on a car at one of her medical appointments, and knew it  was a sign. She took a picture of it and gave us a call. The trip to our clinic/gym was her first time meeting other people with Parkinson's. Listen to this episode and learn more about how Parkinson's presented initially and what she is doing about it now. Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Valerie Hall, a Medicare Advisor, has some great information on things to consider with open enrollment.  Valerie's Medicare Corner (585)490-9491vhall052@gmail.comThere is great information in this podcast for people with and without Parkinson Disease. In network, out out of network.... what does that mean for you? Important information you should know before choosing a plan. Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

See what has changed for Ivana since completing high frequency physical therapy and beginning PD exercise classes at Safe at Home Physical Therapy. Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Boxing exercises include training for agility, speed, reaction time, endurance, focus, hand-eye coordination, footwork and strength. Exercise to help slow progression and reduce symptoms must  push the participants beyond what they perceive they are capable of performing.  Our Rock Steady Classes  in Victor, NY, are offered at two different levels so that participants get the most out of them, and those that need to can work up to being able to get to the level of working out  with intensity. We also offer PWR! Moves classes which are more moderately paced and focus on functional movements (getting up off the floor, in and out of car) , stretching, balance, focus and fine motor. Our Cardio Cognitive class helps people build up their aerobic endurance using various cardio equipment with an added cognitive challenge each class. Thank you for your service Terry!Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Ivana, a retired kindergarten /4th grade teacher, and I talk about the improvements she saw in her balance and posture and overall mobility soon after starting the LSVT BIG program. She talks about her Urban Poling Stability poles and the benefits she has had  since starting to walk with them.   We talk about knee replacements, one last year and another scheduled for the end of this summer,  and which class to begin after she graduates from this round of physical therapy. Ivana mentions that she does not have tremors.  According to the Parkinson's Foundation about 70% of people with PD experience tremors.https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/106%20-%20Tremors%20-%20Coping%20%26%20Treatment%20Options.pdfWe mention Anita O'Brien helping businesses in the area becoming accessible to those with physical challenges. I should have said Rochester Accessible Adventures (not access Rochester) here is a link to the site https://rochesteraccessibleadventures.org/We also talk a little about medication. It is always best to consult with your pharmacist about how to take your medication to optimize its effect.Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

After being diagnosed 6 years ago, John shares what he is doing now to reduce the symptoms and progression of Parkinson disease, getting over the anger of having Parkinson's and how joining a group exercise class has helped him.  We talk about making things automatic again other classes we offer in addition to Rock Steady Boxing Victor. Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Jerry brings up the effect  of PD on care partners, importance of exercise and support for them as well as for people with PD. Getting back to guitar and singing - practice, practice , practice.  We talk about him sticking  with exercise classes even though exercise is not his favorite ,and the importance of finding an exercise /activity you enjoy because if you want to keep doing the things you enjoy and be independent exercise is not a choice when you have a PD diagnosis. Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Thank you for your service Bob!We talk about what led to his diagnosis, services he receives from the VA,  Walkers, why he thinks Parkinson's Disease is not the worst to be diagnosed with, and his busy lifestyle.Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Diagnosed ~ 7 years ago after observations made at a board meeting, Ron talks about his current struggles and what has helped him.   He brought his list and we go through it all.From anxiety to bed sheets?!!!  You definitely want to listen to this podcast. Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Suzanne, Owner of Speech and Communication Services in Brighton, NY talks about how speech therapists can help people with Parkinson's. She is a certified Speak Out therapist. We talk about Facial expression, cognition, posture, breathing, swallowing, eating out and the balancing act of Meds as well as why you should sing everyday.  Does this sound familiar?.... I am speaking loud and clear.... you have a hearing problem. hmmm .... I hear this one a lot too. She is located at 95 Allens Creek Road, Bldg 1, Suite 252, Rochester, NYYou can reach her at  585.314.1807speechandcommunicationservices.comCheck out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Nancy Nealon, LMSW Community Program Manager Parkinson's Foundation NY NJ, shares so many resources provided through the Parkinson's Foundation.  If you have PD, are a caregiver or know someone with PD you will want to listen to this one!  Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1.800.4PD.INFO (473-4636) or helpline@parkinson.org PD Health@Home – Mindfulness Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays, Fitness Fridays:  PD Health @ Home | Parkinson's Foundation Mental Health for Parkinson's Care Partners | Parkinson's Foundation The New York New Jersey chapter page is: Parkinson’s Foundation New York and New Jersey | Parkinson's Foundation Call  Nancy Nealon at 585-743-166 or email  nnealon@parkinson.org for any follow up information.PSGFL   Parkinson Support Group of the Finger Lakes (Canandaigua, NY) Site and Emailwww.parkinsonsupportgroupofthefingerlakes.com​ psgfl2002@gmail.com​Parkinson's Foundation New York and New Jersey (Rochester)585-234-5355www.parkinson.org/NYNJSupport for Caregiver of a Veteran or a Veteran who is a Caregiverhttps://www.caregiver.va.gov/Care_Caregivers.asp Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Dr. Mooney, (AKA DOC or is it ACE ?) talks about his initial symptoms, meds, current symptoms,  how he IMPROVED his golf game,  and his current travel plans. Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Marilyn, diagnosed more than 20 years ago talks about what led to her diagnosis of Parkinson Disease. She enjoys hiking, boxing, attends sporting events and has an amazing blame no one, expect nothing philosophy. Listen to her advice to people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's and learn how she got her fighter name, ToughAsTeel, (we like to add an extra S in there).  At 84 years old she is not stopping! Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

Chuck, a runner, guitar player and teacher.  tells us what led to his diagnosis of Parkinson Disease and how he found that exercise high again. The book we reference in this podcast is Ending Parkinson's Disease: A Prescription for Action by. Ray Dorsey MD, Todd Sherer, PHD  et al. and can be purchased on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Ending-Parkinsons-Disease-Prescription-Action/dp/B085F33QWV/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31BO90PQPSBZW&dchild=1&keywords=ending+parkinsons+disease+book&qid=1633990333&sprefix=ending+parks%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-3.Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!

In this podcast Laura Petruchik tells us what led up to her diagnosis of PD, how she is managing, coping while continuing to live an active lifestyle.Check out our website www.safeathompt.comgive us a call at (585)398-6050or send us an email at robin@safeathomept.comThanks for listening!