April 30 – PD Wellness Session: Art Therapy, Lunch, Educational Presentation, & Movement – Call or email to register (scroll down for details), Sun Prairie
May 15 – PD Wellness Session: Special Workshop: Urban Poling – Call or email to register (scroll down for details), Madison
May 21 – PD Wellness Session: Art Therapy, Lunch, Educational Presentation, & Movement – Call or email to register (scroll down for details), Green Bay
April 30 – PD Wellness Session: Art Therapy, Lunch, Educational Presentation, & Movement
Join us for a PD Wellness Session
Wednesday, April 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
at Tallamore Senior Living, located at 275 N City Station Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Session is free but please register ahead of time by calling or texting Megan Ramstack at 608-345-7938 or emailing mramstack@apdaparkinson.org
10:00 – 11:00 Art Therapy
11:00 – 12:00 Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 Presentation: Access to Independence
1:00 – 2:00 Movement led by Physical Therapist Assistant
Details:
10:00 – 11:00 Art Therapy
Martha Hutchinson, an Adults Art Specialist will lead us in a session of Connecting Through Art, APDA’s branded art therapy program. Art therapy can help improve physical, psychological and social functioning.
11:00 – 12:00 Lunch
A healthy lunch generously provided by Tallamore Senior Living.
12:00 – 1:00 Presentation: Access to Independence
Mary Rodwell, an Independent Living Specialist from Access to Independence, a nonprofit that provides resources, services and advocacy to anyone with a disability will give a presentation about their resources available. She calls her organization the best kept secret. She will be bringing adaptive tools for daily life that you can see and feel.
1:00 – 2:00 Movement led by Physical Therapist Assistant
Emily Graham, a PTA from PRN Home Health & Therapy will lead us in an hour of movement and education about Physical Therapy and its effects on people with PD and their care partners. Physical therapy can help address certain symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease such as dystonia, freezing and gait.
May 15 – PD Wellness Session: Special Workshop: Urban Poling, Warner Park Shelter, Madison
Join us for a special Urban Poling workshop designed for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners! On May 15 at 2:00 PM at the Warner Park Shelter located at 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704Urban Poling, also known as Nordic Walking, offers numerous benefits backed by research:
- Provides a full-body workout
- Improves balance
- Increases calorie expenditure
Led by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy*, this program is designed to help you break through barriers, regain hope, and thrive. Joy Explorations’ mission is to empower you in your life and community through these transformative techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Urban Poling with us! Register now and take a step towards better health and wellness.
This 1.5-hour workshop is free, but registration is required. Contact Megan Ramstack at mramstack@apdaparkinson.org or 608-345-7938 to reserve your spot.
May 21 – PD Wellness Session, Art Therapy, Movement, Education & Lunch
PD Wellness Session
Wednesday, May 21
at the Eastside YMCA, located at 1740 S Huron Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311
Session is free but please register ahead of time by calling or texting Megan Ramstack at
608-345-7938 or emailing mramstack@apdaparkinson.org
11:00 – 12:00 Art Therapy
Latosha Greenleaf, cofounder and Executive Director at the Urban Cultural Arts Center. This nonprofit’s mission is to provide a safe and entertaining space where art is not only affordable but accessible to the families in our community & where creativity has no financial, mental or physical barriers. Latosha will lead us in a session of Connecting Through Art, APDA’s branded art therapy program. Art therapy can help improve physical, psychological and social functioning.
1:00 – 2:00 Movement led by YMCA PD Specialists
Karen Szcepanski & Ana Ruf, PD exercise specialists at the Green Bay YMCA will lead us in an hour of movement and education about its effects on people with PD and their care partners. exercise plays a critical role in managing Parkinson’s disease (PD), offering numerous benefits that can significantly improve quality of life for those living with the condition.
12:00 – 2:00 Lunch & Presentation: You Belong
Amy Behrend Cofounder and Executive Director from You Belong, will be sharing insights into the impact and programs of You Belong. You Belong is a local nonprofit that provides services and programs for families with children, individuals living with disabilities, and their caregivers. You Belong is also home to The Adventure Zone, an accessible indoor learning and play center working to foster relationships and healthy development for children of all abilities.