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FREE Lecture at the Y on Navigating Life with Parkinson's

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Check out this event: "FREE Lecture at the Y on Navigating Life with Parkinson's" at YMCA of Greenwich coming up on May 23, 2025!

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FREE Lecture at the Y on Navigating Life with Parkinson's
What does it truly mean to live well with Parkinson’s? Gretchen Singsen, OT shares practical knowledge for clients, families, and caregivers navigating daily life with Parkinson's. Join us at the...
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May 23, 2025 10:15 AM
50 E Putnam Ave
Greenwich
CT
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YMCA of Greenwich
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Fitness, Health & Wellness
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What does it truly mean to live well with Parkinson’s? Gretchen Singsen, OT shares practical knowledge for clients, families, and caregivers navigating daily life with Parkinson's. Join us at the YMCA of Greenwich on Friday, May 23, at 10:15 a.m.[](https://greenwichymca.org/events/details/93/Fall-Prevention-in-Parkinsons-and-the-Older-Adult-Population)for  Fall Prevention in Parkinson's and the Older Adult Population  as she explores proven ways to stay active and independent and to keep those emergency room trips to a minimum. Most of all, you’ll leave feeling ready to take on what’s next.

To learn more about this FREE event, please visit:

greenwichymca.org/events/details/93/Fall-Prevention-in-Parkinsons-and-the-Older-Adult-Population

Gretchen Singsen, OT holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy and has over 15 years of experience working with the older adult population. She has provided care in skilled nursing facilities, home care settings, and privately, supporting patients with orthopedic, neurological, and cognitive disabilities and impairments. For the past seven years, she has served as the lead Occupational Therapist at Sterling Care. Outside of work, Gretchen enjoys racing sailboats, skiing, playing tennis with friends, exercising outdoors, and spending time with her 2.5-year-old daughter and husband.

Since 2018, the Parkinson’s Body & Mind program at the YMCA of Greenwich has provided a welcoming community for those living with Parkinson’s. We are proud of this partnership and remain committed to offering ways to reduce symptoms, keep active, and stay connected through Parkinson's.

To learn more about the Parkinson’s Body & Mind program at the YMCA of Greenwich, please visit:

greenwichymca.org/programs/wellness/parkinsons

YMCA of Greenwich members can experience the full benefits of the program including unlimited access to weekly wellness classes, insightful lectures detailing the latest research, personalized assessments with a clinical therapist, and monthly support group meetings.

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When
Friday
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May 23, 2025
10:15 am
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Where
YMCA of Greenwich
50 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
How Much
FREE
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