Why Exercise?
August 10, 2020
Why did we chose to have an exercise challenge for the Walk the State Challenge?
Aside from wanting to supporting our mission raise money to increase Parkinson’s services, we also want to spread awareness on the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease.
For many, exercise is a part of living an active lifestyle or a way to blow off steam. But for people with Parkinson’s, exercise is a crucial part of managing symptoms and living a quality life with the disease.
That’s why we chose an exercise challenge – to highlight the benefits of exercise for the management of Parkinson’s disease. It’s also why we are so committed to increasing access to specialized services like Parkinson’s exercise classes.
Learn more about the benefits of exercise with PD from our partners at the Parkinson’s Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Visit our website at https://parkinsonsnebraska.org/resources/ to view as list of specialized exercise classes in Nebraska, including virtual exercise classes.
You can help make crucial exercises accessible when you donate to our Walk the State campaign or share this info with your friends and family.
I hope you have a truly wonderful week and find some ways to keeping moving and active – it’s good for the brain! 🧠