Category Archives: Chapter/Local News

Tai Chi Makes Parkinson’s Patients More Steady on Their Feet, Study Shows

Posted on March 12, 2012 by NPF South Florida

Bloomberg – Nicole Ostrow, Feb. 6, 2012 — Tai chi, a Chinese martial art of precise, gentle movements, helps patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, a study found. Patients who did tai chi twice a week for six … Continue reading →

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Wii® for PD!!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by NPF South Florida

ScienceDaily (June 11, 2009) — Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease that impairs motor skills. Dr. Herz theorized that the popular computer game console, which simulates various sports and activities, could improve coordination, reflexes and other movement-related skills, but he … Continue reading →

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EXPANSION OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH

Posted on September 28, 2011 by NPF South Florida

Support Group and Wellness Classes to be Offered in Davie, FL December 22, 2011|By Scott Fishman, Forum Publishing Group. The National Parkinson Foundation South Florida and the David Posnack Jewish Community Center are partnering to help people with Parkinson’s Disease … Continue reading →

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MOVING DAY COMING SOON TO SOUTH FLORIDA

Posted on August 15, 2011 by NPF South Florida

MIAMI, August 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Katie Couric Is Honorary National Chair Of National Parkinson Foundation’s Moving Day–New Fundraising Walk Launching in 14 Cities– Katie Couric has agreed to be the honorary national chair of the National Parkinson Foundation’s (NPF) … Continue reading →

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MEET OUR DANCE THERAPIST

Posted on August 2, 2011 by NPF South Florida

Carol Kaminsky, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, is a board certified dance-movement therapist and nationally certified counselor in practice for 25 years. She specializes in body image, eating disorders, dance with young children and dance in education. She is a faculty member … Continue reading →

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