"Power Up and Exercise Classes"

My husband attended one of the first classes two years ago when he was first diagnosed. I was invited to join the Chair and her husband, to gain information on where and when I would be able to find support when I required it. 

Since then, my husband has attended weekly Pilates classes, which has helped his mobility tremendously.

We recently had an annual review with Suzanne. She asked me if I would be interested in volunteering for the Power Up classes.

I have been to 3 classes, which have improved a great deal since they first started. The other halves of newly diagnosed patients, have found it very helpful to speak to the volunteers, some of whom have the condition themselves and others whose partner does. They are able to give advice based on their own experience.

For most of the eleven week course, Suzanne invites a Speaker to talk on a different aspects such as Speech Therapy, different types of exercise and Social Groups available.

I am really impressed with all the work that Suzanne puts into these sessions. We have nearly finished the eighth group and another one will be starting in April.

If they weren’t available, the Parkinson’s sufferers would miss out on a great deal of vital information and help.

I feel very privileged to be able to help with such a worthy cause.