I have read for years that the slow controlled muscular movement along with the concentration and focus needed to perform this type of exercise was very beneficial to someone with Parkinson’s.
In my classes at the senior centers no-one to date has mentioned that they had the affliction in particular, although I have noticed some the “shakes” would could potentially be from any number of afflictions.
I know have a gentleman with Parkinson’s who is specifically coming to class to see if it will help him. And you know what… I am fascinated watching him go through the exercises. Read more…
This struck me today while at a networking event where I got to view 45 professional of varying ages move about during the meet and greet portion of the program.
I related what I saw to those active seniors who come to my classes and those I meet and see of all ages while out and about in the community.
You may be thinking, ”tell me Stan, have you noticed?” Read more…
This treat from a frind of mine I met at a local networking event sounded to good to not share.
Grilled Cheddar & Hummus Whole grain Sandwich w/ sweet potato fries and house salad (2) ppl Read more…
I am never sure who I will see at each center I attend. At least not all of who I will see.
However, there is always a core group who are always in their respective seats… and God forbid their spot is taken by the way.
In any event, this core group is a mix of some very to slightly interested in what I do, some who ignore me and some who just watch and wonder why I do it and other who know but just can’t participate or think they can’t. Read more…
Interesting.. Every week at the Phillipsburg Nutrition Center there are 3 or 4 women who pay no attention to the exercises. They come to play cards and socialize.
Today it was going along just the same until I started on the hand and finger exercises, which I do each week. For some reason, two of the women stopped playing cards and joined in the hand sets. Read more…
