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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.

Two older women smiling and holding hands.

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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