Find Effective Parkinson’s Management Methods at the Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER – Advances in Parkinson’s disease research offer hope for patients and caregivers. Meanwhile, there are matters of daily life that need attention. Join us for “Living Well with Parkinson’s: Practical Strategies for Everyday Challenges,” Wednesday, June 11 at two Ocean County Library branches:

• Berkeley Branch – 11 AM, 30 Station Road, Bayville, (732) 269-2144
• Manchester Branch – 2 PM, 21 Colonial Drive, (732) 657-7600

During this informative one-hour session for patients, families and caregivers, you will become familiar with practical movement exercises, adaptive tools and techniques, and management methods that can improve daily routines.

You can gain insight into the effects of motor and non-motor symptoms on everyday activities, discover tools and manageability methods for tasks such as dressing, eating and household chores, and learn ways to manage anxiety and depression while building resilience and positivity.

Through interactive discussions and hands-on exercises, discover techniques to improve mobility, balance and independence, stay active, prevent falls, manage stress and enhance emotional well-being. Learn ways to build relationships into a supportive network and access helpful resources.

Family members and caregivers can acquire strategies for supporting loved ones while also managing emotional and mental stress.

Jill C. McClennen, founder of South Jersey-based End of Life Clarity, will lead the workshops. Jill is a trauma-informed yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner and, most recently, certified death doula. Her website features a library of podcasts that can also be seen on YouTube.

Patrons will be asked to sign required waiver forms prior to the start of each session.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclParkinsons for this free program in the branch of your choice. For more information, visit or call either participating OCL branch or call (732) 349-6200. See the full schedule of Library programs in the online Calendar of Events.

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