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The Ivey launches program to support people living with Parkinson’s Disease

The SouthPark brain health center is adding a new program designed to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active, steady, and supported.

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The Ivey offers programs and support for people with memory changes and their caregivers.

Photo via The Ivey

The Ivey, a brain health and memory wellness center in SouthPark, is launching a new program for people living with Parkinson’s Disease and the caregivers who support them.

Parkinson’s Power focuses on helping people move and think at the same time — a skill known as “dual tasking” that can become more challenging with Parkinson’s. Classes combine boxing-inspired movement, hand-eye coordination drills, and small-group games that encourage focus and social connection.

“This program is designed to be a place where you know your loved one is socializing with people who understand, and you can feel a little relief knowing they’re getting the individualized care they need,” Founder Lynn Ivey said.

Classes will meet two-to-three times per week and last about an hour — a waitlist is live, as the program is still in development.

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