EXERCISE CLASS: Balance & Beyond – Ridgefield

RVNAhealth is excited to announce the introduction of its new public fitness class, “Balance & Beyond.”  An ongoing weekly drop-in class (come for one or come for all!) that focuses on building muscle, restoring balance and improving your walk or jog, all while giving your brain a great workout!

Balance can be a life essential to preventing falls and keeping daily activities of life within our control. The old adage of “use it or lose it’ doesn’t ring more true when it comes to strength.  This is why Andrea de Lange, RVNAhealth Physical Therapist, is so passionate about bringing balance and strength classes to the public.

“This program is beneficial for so many people — whether you are just looking to improve your strength or balance to improve quality of life, or you are looking for a customized fitness program to assist with medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, arthritis, or autoimmune disorders,” says de Lange. “This circuit training class will have you moving through a series of stations including boxing, agility training, and functional mobility conditioning – all customized to meet your fitness levels and goals. And there is plenty of time for questions and personalized instruction and feedback!”

Andrea de Lange is experienced Physical Therapist and certified LSVT BIG practitioner with a long history of working with the outpatient orthopedic and neurological population. She possesses a strong background in the treatment of spine, extremity injuries and pain, as well as neurological impairment, with a focus on people with Parkinson’s disease.

RVNAhealth’s Balance & Beyond classes are offered every Monday and Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield. Class fees are $30 per class and registration is required in advance, as attendance is limited.  TO REGISTER TO ATTEND A CLASS, CLICK HERE. For questions, please contact the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center at 203.438.7862 or rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.

 

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group for Family & Caregivers

Please join us for our free Parkinson’s disease support group for adult family and caregivers.  Our support groups are facilitated by the RVNAhealth Parkinson’s Center team – including social workers and spiritual care coordinators.

Parkinson’s disease family and caregiver support groups are designed to allow participants to connect on their experiences and receive helpful advice, and create a community with others walking in similar paths.

The groups will take place monthly at our RVNAhealth Ridgefield facility at 27 Governor Street in Ridgefield, CT.

Register in advance here or email us at PCinfo@rvnahealth.org or call our Parkinson’s Center at 203.438.5555 x1082.

“Engineering Aging” Presented by Dr. Brian Kopell – VIRTUAL – FREE

Healthy brain lifestyle

Please join us for a VIRTUAL ONLY, “Engineering Aging” presented by Dr. Brian Kopell. Dr. Kopell will discuss a multidisciplinary program aimed at optimizing your healthspan (the number of years you live healthfully and able to stay mentally, socially and physically active), minimizing the underlying conditions contributing neurodegenerative disease, and slowing the progression of established neurodegenerative illness.

You MUST REGISTER HERE TO OBTAIN THE ZOOM LINK. Zoom information will be sent to registrants a few days before the event.

 

Dr. Brian KopellDr. Kopell is a Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience. He serves as Director of the Center for Neuromodulation and Co-Director, The Bonnie and Tom Strauss Center for Movement Disorders at the Mount Sinai Health System. A graduate of the NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Kopell completed his residence at NYU Medical Center. He has undergone fellowship training in Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the University of Zurich. Find Dr. Kopell’s complete biography HERE.

How to Live a Healthy Brain Lifestyle – Wilton – FREE

How to live a healthy brain lifestyle

Hosted by Stay At Home In Wilton, join RVNAhealth’s Susan DiGregorio, M.A CCC-SLP, for an informative discussion about aging and the brain. Learn about risk factors for cognitive decline and proactive steps you can take to protect brain health and boost memory function.

This event is open to the public.  RSVP. 203-762-2600 or info@stayathomeinwilton.org

Comstock Community Center
180 School Road
Wilton, CT 06897

Living BIG- Ridgefield

Living BIG addresses the problem of patients’ movements becoming smaller and more tentative as Parkinson’s Disease progresses. Each class, the therapist takes the patient through a series of whole-body LSVT BIG exercises aimed at improving strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Exercises are all exaggerated to reinforce that the patient needs to make his or her movements bigger.

NEW LOCATION!!: Steel Fitness, 62 Danbury Road, Ridgefield

TIME: Every Monday, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

For more information call: 203-438-7862 or email: rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.

 

EXERCISE CLASS: Balance & Beyond – Ridgefield

RVNAhealth is excited to announce the introduction of its new public fitness class, “Balance & Beyond.”  An ongoing weekly drop-in class (come for one or come for all!) that focuses on building muscle, restoring balance and improving your walk or jog, all while giving your brain a great workout!

Balance can be a life essential to preventing falls and keeping daily activities of life within our control. The old adage of “use it or lose it’ doesn’t ring more true when it comes to strength.  This is why Andrea de Lange, RVNAhealth Physical Therapist, is so passionate about bringing balance and strength classes to the public.

“This program is beneficial for so many people — whether you are just looking to improve your strength or balance to improve quality of life, or you are looking for a customized fitness program to assist with medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, arthritis, or autoimmune disorders,” says de Lange. “This circuit training class will have you moving through a series of stations including boxing, agility training, and functional mobility conditioning – all customized to meet your fitness levels and goals. And there is plenty of time for questions and personalized instruction and feedback!”

Andrea de Lange is experienced Physical Therapist and certified LSVT BIG practitioner with a long history of working with the outpatient orthopedic and neurological population. She possesses a strong background in the treatment of spine, extremity injuries and pain, as well as neurological impairment, with a focus on people with Parkinson’s disease.

RVNAhealth’s Balance & Beyond classes are offered every Monday and Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield. Class fees are $30 per class and registration is required in advance, as attendance is limited.  TO REGISTER TO ATTEND A CLASS, CLICK HERE. For questions, please contact the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center at 203.438.7862 or rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.

 

Dementia Support Group (Ridgefield)

Bereavement Support Group

Presented by: Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter

When: Fourth Monday of every month, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877

RSVP: Open and free to the public. No RSVP necessary. Contact facilitator Mel Wutke with any questions at: mwutke@rvnahealth.org or 203-851-3321

Objective: Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:

  • Develop a support system.
  • Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions.
  • Talk through issues and ways of coping.
  • Share feelings, needs and concerns.
  • Learn about community resources.

Visit alz.org/ct to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZ connected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org.

About RVNAhealth’s Melissa Wutke

Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.

Travel Vaccines – Ridgefield Office

Travel to exotic locales brings extraordinary benefits — and adventure. But it can also expose you to serious diseases that may threaten your health. Zika virus, typhoid, malaria, and yellow fever, to name a few.

To reduce your chances of illness while abroad, schedule an in-person consultation with an RVNAhealth travel health nurse prior to your departure. Consultations include: itinerary-specific health advice; discussion and administration of immunizations; safe food/water practices; and other recommendations to protect yourself. including insect precautions or environmental considerations.

Travel consultation appointments are available the first and third Friday of each month at the RVNAhealth Center for Exceptional Care, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (203) 438-5555 or email BeWELL@rvnahealth.org
Please note: Travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

EXERCISE CLASS: Strength and Beyond – Ridgefield

As an enhancement to RVNAhealth’s Balance & Beyond classes, we are pleased to present our new class, “Strength and Beyond”!

This class, a level up from our original Balance and Beyond class,  is designed to build strength, restore balance, improve your mobility all while giving your brain a great workout!

This higher intensity interval training class will have you moving through a series of upper and lower body strengthening, functional mobility, balance and cognitive stations all customized to meet your fitness level and goals.

This program is geared towards everyone with a focus of those finding it difficult to start an exercise program or those who need help progressing their current exercise program.  Exercises are also specific for osteoporosis treatment and prevention. What a great way to exercise in a group and meet new people. Bring your friends and exercise together!

Andrea de Lange is experienced Physical Therapist and certified LSVT BIG practitioner with a long history of working with the outpatient orthopedic and neurological population. She possesses a strong background in the treatment of spine, extremity injuries and pain, as well as neurological impairment, with a focus on people with Parkinson’s disease.

RVNAhealth’s Strength & Beyond classes are offered every Thursday from 11:00am-12:00pm at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield. Class fees are $30 per class and registration is required in advance, as attendance is limited. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND A CLASS. For questions, please contact the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center at 203.438.7862 or rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.

EXERCISE CLASS: Balance & Beyond – Ridgefield

RVNAhealth is excited to announce the introduction of its new public fitness class, “Balance & Beyond.”  An ongoing weekly drop-in class (come for one or come for all!) that focuses on building muscle, restoring balance and improving your walk or jog, all while giving your brain a great workout!

Balance can be a life essential to preventing falls and keeping daily activities of life within our control. The old adage of “use it or lose it’ doesn’t ring more true when it comes to strength.  This is why Andrea de Lange, RVNAhealth Physical Therapist, is so passionate about bringing balance and strength classes to the public.

“This program is beneficial for so many people — whether you are just looking to improve your strength or balance to improve quality of life, or you are looking for a customized fitness program to assist with medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, arthritis, or autoimmune disorders,” says de Lange. “This circuit training class will have you moving through a series of stations including boxing, agility training, and functional mobility conditioning – all customized to meet your fitness levels and goals. And there is plenty of time for questions and personalized instruction and feedback!”

Andrea de Lange is experienced Physical Therapist and certified LSVT BIG practitioner with a long history of working with the outpatient orthopedic and neurological population. She possesses a strong background in the treatment of spine, extremity injuries and pain, as well as neurological impairment, with a focus on people with Parkinson’s disease.

RVNAhealth’s Balance & Beyond classes are offered every Monday and Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield. Class fees are $30 per class and registration is required in advance, as attendance is limited.  TO REGISTER TO ATTEND A CLASS, CLICK HERE. For questions, please contact the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center at 203.438.7862 or rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.