Laughter is the Best Medicine

A guy with Parkinson’s walks into a bar.  The bartender yells “EARTHQUAKE, EVERYBODY HOLD ON!”  And the Parkie says, “What earthquake?” To the general public jokes about Parkinson’s disease might seem taboo.  But at Rock Steady, jokes and laughter are a common thread that fosters togetherness.  The Rock Steady method combines forced intense exercise with a heavy dose of silliness and laughter.  We call this “The Fun Factor.”  People can’t wait to return to class, partl…
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Parkinson’s Educational Series

2015 Educational Series Co-sponsored by PAACI and RSB Last Sunday of Each Month 2:00pm – 3:30 pm RSB Corner Man Lounge RSVPs are not required Open to the Public!   January 25 “Eat it and Preach it: Swallowing and speech in Parkinson’s Disease” Drs. Jessica Huber and Georgia Malandraki, Purdue University     February 22       “Modifications to Ease Daily Living for People with Parkinson’s” Kim Cicenas, OTR   March 29   “Own Your Powe…
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“Main Event” Free Breakfast Returns 10/9

Who: Rock Steady Boxing vs. Parkinson’s Disease What: Fourth Annual “Main Event” One-Hour Fundraising Breakfast to benefit Rock Steady Boxing Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds Agriculture/Horticulture Building, 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis When: Thursday, October 9, 2014        7:30 – 8:30 am Tickets: FREE Parking: FREE Please join us as we celebrate the courageous boxers fighting back against Parkinson’s disease at Rock Steady Boxing. With a profess…
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