St Ritas to offer Parkinsons Support and Exercise Groups

(LIMA; March 2, 2017) Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder. This chronic and progressive disorder affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. alone. St. Rita’s Health Partners will continue to offer both Parkinson’s support and exercise groups for those who have been affected by this disorder.

The Parkinson’s Support Groups offer encouragement and hope. Whether it’s a person with Parkinson’s or a loved one affected, the support groups are open to those seeking guidance. Times and dates are listed here:

• Lima Area Parkinson’s Support Group
  When: First Thursday of every month starting March 2, 2017
  March - November 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  Where: St. Rita’s Auxiliary Conference Center
  718 W. Market St. Lima, Ohio 45801
• Putnam County Parkinson’s Support Group
  When: Fourth Wednesday of every month
  March - November 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  Where: Henry’s Restaurant
  810 N. Locust St.
  Ottawa, Ohio 45875

The Parkinson’s Exercise Program features exercise and education that will help slow down symptoms. This program focuses on strengthening, swallowing and speech issues, adaptive equipment and more. Those interested have two location options:

• Ottawa Parkinson’s Exercise Program
  When: Every Wednesday
  April 5 - Nov. 22, 2017, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Where: Putnam County YMCA
  101 Putnam Pkwy. Ottawa, Ohio 45875
• Lima Parkinson’s Exercise Program
  When: Every Thursday
  April 6 – Nov. 23, 2017, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Where: St. Rita’s Auxiliary Conference Center
  718 W. Market St. Lima, Ohio 45801

For more information on the Parkinson’s support groups or exercise groups, please contact Beth Hartoon, PT, DPT, at 419-226-9019 (Lima) or 419-523-5391 (Ottawa).