Live Wellness & Exercise Classes
The World Parkinson’s Program runs a free live exercise program for seniors weekly on Saturdays from 10:30AM TO 11:30AM (EST)
This program is funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons Seniors Program Grant
Regular exercise can help people with Parkinson’s significantly as it helps to improve walking ability, joint flexibility, constipation, sleep problems, and depression. Exercise can also lower the rate of bone loss. People with Parkinson’s that attend regular exercise classes develop and maintain social interactions that can help with their morale.
Exercise is also very helpful for those people with Parkinson’s that have coexisting metabolic syndrome or risk factors for high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease.
It is quite challenging to inspire patients to perform exercises on a regular basis and hence World Parkinson’s Program offers regular exercise classes for people with Parkinson’s free of cost. In addition, World Parkinson’s Program has also developed an exercise diary for Parkinson’s patients, and it is available free of charge.
Exercises such as walking, aerobics, swimming, using a rowing machine or a stationary bike, yoga, Tai chi, and resistance exercises involving specific muscles are very beneficial to people with Parkinson’s.
Date & Time: Every Tuesday, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Location: McGregor Meeting Room, Toronto Public Library
Library Phone: (416) 396-8935
Address: 2219 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1P 2P5
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 3:00- 4:00 pm
Location: UPC Community Church, Markham
Phone: 905 475 6233
Address: 600 Village Pkwy, Markham, ON, L3R 6C2