The Parkinson's Disease Wellness Program offered at the Spaulding Framingham Outpatient Center is created in collaboration with the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
This research-based program is designed for community - dwelling individuals living with Parkinson's Disease. This group program offers a combination of Parkinson's-specific exercises and education to promote a better quality of life. Group sessions will be guided by licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists with extensive training in neurorehabilitation. Under their expert supervision, participants will learn skills to improve strength, balance, mobility, posture and verbal communication.
90 Minute Sessions Include:
- Stretching and Strengthening
- Functional mobility activities
- Facial/speech exercises
- Balance and Walking
- Group discussion about wellness strategies
- Instruction on how to continue the program at home
Participants must be able to:
- Follow directions and maintain attention for 90 minutes
- Walk 100 feet without a device or assist of another person
- Arrive at the location of the class independently