Dates: May 5, 12, 19, and June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

Join physiotherapist, Shelly Yu, for an exercise series focused on hand and dexterity challenges associated with Parkinson’s Disease. Exercises in this series will target upper extremity movement, hand dexterity, grip strength, hand-finger coordination and handwriting. As this is a hand and dexterity class, all exercises will be done sitting. Please ensure you have a table available to use for the handwriting portion of the class.

Equipment to prepare for the exercise series:
•A tea towel/ kitchen towel
•A small cushion/pillow
•Light hand weights (if no weights are available, you can use cans of soup/beans etc.)
•A cup and 20 pieces of macaroni/pasta
•A pen/pencil and lined pieces of paper

Parkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.

Please note: Participation in the exercise programs listed below will be done at your own risk within your home. Please ensure you have the space needed to follow the exercises and that there are no obstacles or barriers in your way. The classes are meant for general information and usage only. They are not intended for and should not replace individualized medical advice and/or individualized assessments given to you by a healthcare professional. Please seek assessments/advice from an appropriate healthcare professional as needed. Parkinson Society BC (PSBC), and the instructors of the programs below, will not be held liable for accidents or incidents that may occur in your home. By participating in the exercise programs listed below, you are recognizing that risk of illness and/or injury may be inherent in any movement or exercise class and are participating with the express agreement of, and understanding that the program instructors, and Parkinson Society BC and its directors, officers, employees, partners, and agents are hereby released from any and all claims, costs, liabilities, expenses, or judgements associated with these exercise for Parkinson’s programs.

If you have any questions about our exercise programs, including the implementation of our intensity levels, please contact us at info@parkinson.bc.ca.

Parkinson Society BC’s exercise programs are promoted with an assigned level of difficulty. Below you will find a description of each level.