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There is mounting evidence that “exercise is medicine” and can alleviate symptoms for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The challenge is that many get little or no guidance showing what exercise to do. A weekend PEP Retreat in Oriental – Oct 28-29, 2017 – aims to help people with Parkinson’s find the exercises that work for them. Visit the PEP Retreat website, here.

PEP stands for Parkinson’s Exercise Prescription. Organized by physical therapist Jennifer Smart, who set up a Parkinson’s tandem biking program and Rock Steady Boxing in Oriental, the PEP Retreat will help participants learn about – and take part in – scientifically-based exercise programs that can help with their condition. The PEP Retreat is open to those with Parkinson’s in Pamlico & neighboring counties, as well as their caregivers. It is not-for-profit, and funded via a grant from the National Parkinson’s Foundation. To register, visit pepretreat.com

The PEP Retreat is Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29 at Village Health and Fitness in Oriental. Like to help out? Volunteers are needed that weekend. For more info, click here.