Exercise
Exercise is medicine! Exercise benefits the physical and psychological well-being of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Because Parkinson’s disease affects a person’s ability to move, exercise
Exercise is medicine! Exercise benefits the physical and psychological well-being of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Because Parkinson’s disease affects a person’s ability to move, exercise
The tremendously popular non-contact boxing empowers those living with a diagnosis an opportunity to fight back against Parkinson’s disease. Boxing is a full-body workout program
Dance for Parkinson’s Houston Ballet Foundation and HAPS have an amazing and exciting partnership. HAPS and Houston Ballet continue their partnership to offer an innovative,
Water exercise can help with increased flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance while body weight is reduced during exercise. This decreases musculoskeletal stress and impact on
Communication is a critical part of everyday life. Studies show 50-89% of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s experience speech and voice disorders as a result of
Yoga is a discipline based on integration of mind, body, and spirit. Its blend of breathing, meditation, and movement results in an overall sense of
Hand dexterity is defined in part as being able to perform fine motor movements quickly and correctly. Dexterity is one of the most important aspects
While all forms of exercise are beneficial, the thing that makes ping-pong unique is that it incorporates balance, hand-eye coordination, and the rhythm or pace
HAPS provides support groups under the supervision of two licensed Master’s level social workers designed to help individuals and their caregivers find peer support in
Throughout the year HAPS offers lighthearted enrichment programs as a way of coming together to engage with peers in a fun setting! Research shows that