Discover exercise tips for seniors with Parkinson's disease to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. Stay active and enhance overall quality of life.

Whether you or your loved one is battling Parkinson's, this guide will equip you with critical knowledge and resources to navigate this journey.

This week we wanted to spotlight a local organization and wonderful resource: The Parkinson’s Exercise and Wellness Center (PEWC). Founded in 2019, the Parkinson’s Exercise and Wellness Center is the first facility of its kind in the Kansas City area providing targeted exercise programs for those struggling with Parkinson’s Disease. They offer rigorous exercise programs like Rock Steady Boxing and Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!Moves) that address their symptoms. There are also programs like Movement & Mobility that focuses on improving range of motion, coordination, and balance. There is even a unique program called PARTE (Parkinson’s: Art of Expression) which utilizes drama-based exercises to target the motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. From low-impact Mat Pilates class to energetic Movin’ & Shakin’ dance class, these programs offer a wide variety of exercises targeted at addressing their symptoms.

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, and it's an important time to highlight a serious disease. Parkinson's Disease is a brain disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking, stiff muscles, and problems with coordination and balance. The disease is progressive, which means that it will continue to worsen over time as the symptoms increase in intensity and further damage is done.