Living Well 2-Part Series
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 5 (Part 1 of 2), Thursday, Nov. 12 (Part 2 of 2)
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Kalapuya Community Room | Eugene Family YMCA | 600 E. 24th Ave.
Living Well with Parkinson’s is a two-part educational workshop designed to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, along with their families and care partners. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s for many years, this series offers practical tools, lifestyle strategies and community resources to help support daily well-being.
Between visits with your doctor, everyday choices can play an important role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Participants will learn about building a care team, the benefits of exercise, the role of nutrition, the importance of social connection and self-care, and ways to stay organized and informed throughout their Parkinson’s journey.
Week 1: Participants will explore how to build a strong care team, learn about the benefits of exercise, discuss the role of different therapies and review general nutrition recommendations.
Week 2: Participants will focus on socialization, self-care and practical tools for healthcare tracking, including how to create a healthcare binder. The session will also highlight ongoing education opportunities and community resources.
This program is offered in partnership with Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, which has served Oregon and Southwest Washington since 1980. Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon empowers individuals to meet the challenges of Parkinson’s disease through information, education, personal support and advocacy for a cure.
Schedule
| Class | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Well 2-Part Series (1 of 2) | Thursday, Nov. 5 | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | REGISTER |
| Living Well 2-Part Series (2 of 2) | Thursday, Nov. 12 | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | REGISTER |
About Your Instructors
Lori Bonitati-Havas is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, Parkinson’s Fitness Specialist through MedFit, and founder and Program Director of the Oregon Parkinson’s Warriors Foundation. During her 16 years as a personal trainer, Lori worked with people living with Parkinson’s and developed a strong focus on research-based exercise to help counter the effects of the disease. Her work is centered on helping people maintain strength, mobility, balance, and independence so they can keep moving and continue living their lives as fully as possible.
Sierra Corbin, M.S.Ed, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist in Eugene, OR who specializes in neurological disorders. She has worked with people with Parkinsonism for ten years and currently sees clients through her business, Sierra Speech. Sierra will review signs and symptoms of early PD and focus on cognitive-communication strategies.
