Individuals who are fighting Parkinson’s Disease will find increased healing and encouragement in Wabash County thanks to a partnership between The Wabash County YMCA and the Community Foundation of Wabash County. OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease program will launch in January to provide resources and support to those fighting the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s Disease. The Community Foundation of Wabash County provided grant funding to launch OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease™ program at the Wabash County YMCA.
OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease is an evidence-based fitness program designed to optimize physical function and help delay the progression of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. “This wellness program is an important part of OhioHealth’s care continuum of neurologists and expert therapists working together to address the impairments associated with Parkinson’s disease.” – OhioHealth.com“We chose this program for the holistic aspects. Delay the Disease is a program that works on fine motor skills, speech, and involves caregivers as part of the care process instead of just focusing on gross motor skills.” noted Dean Gogolewski, CEO of the Wabash County YMCA.
Amanda Jones, a Wabash resident, recently completed certification that included specialized training regarding the impactful workouts that help fight Parkinson’s disease. The class will be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is available to anyone battling Parkinson’s. Class fees are $30/month for YMCA Members and $40/month for non-members and each session is limited to 12 participants. This will be a life-changing class for those fighting this debilitating disease.
This program launch was made possible through a Good Deeds Grant through the Community Foundation of Wabash County which allowed the YMCA to purchase the certification through Ohio Health, train instructors, and purchase the special equipment necessary for this new program.