Movement is crucial for managing Parkinson's disease symptoms, and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Fun and educational Moving Day events will take place nationwide in April, featuring yoga, dance, Tai Chi, and other exercises. People can help beat Parkinson's by attending a Moving Day event, exercising with someone who has Parkinson's, or volunteering for a local Parkinson's organization.

1. Run, Walk, Dance …
Just Move
Movement is crucial in helping people better manage Parkinson’s disease,
a neurological disorder that afflicts roughly 1 million Americans. April is
Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a call for everyone to learn more about
and advocate for cutting-edge treatment and care for people with
Parkinson’s. April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day.
Fun and educational Moving Day®
events are planned in cities nationwide
with family-friendly walks, food, music, and an interactive Movement Pavilion
featuring yoga, dance, Tai Chi, and more. So what can you do to help beat
Parkinson’s?
• Attend a Moving Day event
• Exercise with a family member or friend with Parkinson’s
• Volunteer for a local Parkinson’s chapter event
For information about Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s Awareness Month,
and Moving Day events, visit www.parkinson.org or call 1-800-4PD-INFO
(473-4636).
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