Covid-19 Safety measures.
We at NWI Parkinsons recognize the danger that this virus represents to our Parkinson's Community. We are planning on resuming our classes on June 15th. However, for the safety and well being of everyone we see, we are putting specific precautions and requirements in place for our classes. Please read carefully, so you'll be prepared and know what to expect when you come to class.
Liability Waiver - We will be requiring all participants to sign a Covid-19 liability waiver. Our classes will be "participate at your own risk". However we are trying to create as safe of an environment as possible to minimize exposure risk.
Temperature - when you arrive we will be taking your temperature with a no-contact infrared thermometer.
Social Distancing - we are asking that social distancing be maintained at our facility and we will help to facilitate this by placing markers or chairs at appropriate distances for each participant.
Masks/Face Coverings - due to the high risk clientele that we serve, we are making it mandatory for all participants to wear masks or some type of face covering. If you do not have one, one will be provided to you free of charge.
Cleaning of equipment - All equipment must be wiped down between participant use.
Yoga Mats - Due to the need to minimize risk of exposure we are asking that all participants bring their own yoga mats to class. We have purchased a few new ones that will be available for sale if you are unable to go out and buy one ahead of time.
Boxing Gloves - Due to needing to minimize risk of exposure we are asking that all participants bring their own boxing gloves. These can be purchased at several stores that sell sporting goods such as Dicks Sporting Goods, Walmart, Target, and Amazon to name a few.
Hand Washing - We ask that all participants wash their hands before and after class.
On-site Class Schedule
Monday
Light Full Body Workout with Boxing
- Time: 11:30am to 1:00 pm
- Instructor: Krystal Qualgiara
Tuesday
Qi Gong
- Time: 12:00 noon
- Instructors: Elizabeth Woodbury & Madeline Wilson
Fine Tuning
- Time: 1:30 pm
- Instructor: Julie Markowitz RN
Wednesday
Dance for PD
- Time: 12:00 noon
- Instructor: Louise Boyd
Friday
Yoga
- Time: 9:00 am
- Instructor: Pat LaCompte is on a temporary leave of absence, a substitute instructor to be announced will be filling in.
Pearls of Wisdom Seminar
We will be resuming our Pearls of Wisdom Seminar this month on Thursday June 25th at our main location in Highland. Masks will be required, if you do not have one, one will be provided free of charge. We plan to hold this seminar outdoors weather permitting.
OFF SITE CLASSES/SUPPORT GROUPS
Methodist Hospital classes
Yoga - Class Resuming this week.
- Where: Methodist Hospital Rehab Center Pavillion D
- Day and Time: Thursdays 9:00 am to 10:00 am
- Instructor: Jennifer Connely
Support Group - Not resuming at this time
- Methodist Hospital Pavillion B
- Day and Time: 3rd Monday of the month at 12 noon
- Facilitator: Andrea Dance.
Community Hospital
Support Group- Not resuming at this time.
- Where: Conference room off cafeteria
- Day and Time: Last Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm
- Facilitator: Andrea Dance
We urge everyone to exercise your own judgement, and please stay home if you are feeling sick or exhibiting any symptoms of Covid-19..
Cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or at least two of the following symptoms: chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19. Some people with COVID-19 don't display any symptoms.
Seek medical attention if you experience serious symptoms such as trouble breathing or pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face.
*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.
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