Empowering Parkinson's Patients: The Rock Steady Boxing Revolution | LIFE Conversations EP. 13

In this episode of Life Conversations with Senior Helpers, Mari Baxter, the Chief Operating Officer of Senior Helpers and a board member of Rock Steady Boxing, discusses the impact of Rock Steady Boxing on individuals with Parkinson's disease. Rock Steady Boxing is a high-impact exercise program that focuses on balance, voice, hand-eye coordination, and mobility. It is available at over 900 locations worldwide and offers a comprehensive management program for Parkinson's. Mari encourages people to get involved by attending a class, volunteering, or spreading the word about the organization. She emphasizes the importance of understanding Parkinson's and the positive impact that Rock Steady Boxing can have on individuals' lives.
Takeaways
- Rock Steady Boxing is a high-impact exercise program that helps individuals with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, voice, hand-eye coordination, and mobility.
- The program is available at over 900 locations worldwide and offers a comprehensive management program for Parkinson's.
- Attending a Rock Steady Boxing class, volunteering, or spreading the word about the organization are great ways to get involved and support individuals with Parkinson's.
- Understanding Parkinson's and the positive impact of Rock Steady Boxing can help change lives and improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:45 Rock Steady Boxing: High Impact Exercise for Parkinson's
02:15 Overview of Rock Steady Boxing
03:14 Focus on Balance and Voice
04:04 Hand-Eye Coordination and Boxing
05:01 Improvements in Mobility and Posture
05:52 Availability and Affordability of Rock Steady Boxing
07:01 Getting Involved and Supporting Rock Steady Boxing
10:28 Parkinson's Awareness Month and Taking Action
11:43 Spreading the Word and Changing Lives