Learn more about the events the Charlotte and Richard Okonow Parkinson's Family Support Program at JF&CS will be showcasing in April for Parkinson's Awareness Month!
Charlotte and Richard Okonow Parkinson's Family Support Program
Therapeutic Movement & Dance Class
April 8, 15, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Our Therapeutic Movement and Dance class focuses on flexibility, mobility, balance, and coordination. No dance experience necessary.
Try this online class for free in April during Parkinson's Awareness Month!
Tremble Clefs Chorus
April 13 and 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Engaging in choral singing helps with Parkinson's-related voice and communication challenges. Our Tremble Clefs chorus incorporates vocal exercise and attention to posture and breathing. Try it for free during Parkinson's Awareness month on April 13 or 27.
We meet most Mondays at 10:30 a.m. both in-person and over Zoom.
Bilingual Spanish/English Parkinson's Dance Class
April 9, 16, and 30 at 10 a.m.
Discover how dance can help older adults who have challenges with movement, balance and coordination—while having fun—at our Spanish Parkinson’s Dance Class!
Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Waltham Council on Aging, 488 Main Street. Please call 781-314-3499 to register.
Workshop: Learn to Pole Walk
April 27 at 12 p.m. at JCC Greater Boston
Learn how to use Activator® Poles in this beginner-friendly workshop. Pole walking helps improve balance, coordination, posture, and walking confidence!
This workshop will take place on April 27 at 12 p.m. at JCC Greater Boston. To register, contact Heidi White at hwhite@jccgb.org or 617.558.6459.
Behind the Movie: Boys of Summer
April 22 at 2 p.m. on Zoom
Boys of Summer is an award-winning series about a father and son’s journey following a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Join us for this online screening of the newest film in the Boys of Summer series, followed by a discussion with the film's director, Dr. Robert Cochrane.
Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series: Building a Parkinson's Village
April 29 at 12 p.m. online
Explore practical ways to strengthen your “Parkinson’s village” by building the right care team, connecting with community-based supports, and planning ahead with confidence.
This webinar, run by the Executive Office of Aging and Independence will take place on April 29 at 12 p.m. and will feature Anne Muskopf, OTR/L, Director of JF&CS's Charlotte & Richard Okonow Parkinson’s Family Support Program.
Support Groups
JF&CS offers support groups for care partners and adult children of people with Parkinson's Disease. These professionally facilitated support groups help reduce stress for family members as they learn about the effects of Parkinson's disease as well as sharing concerns, strategies, ways to cope, and planning for the future.
To learn more about the support group meeting dates and to register, email Anne Muskopf at amuskopf@jfcsboston.org
