Local YMCA Offers Parkinson’s-Specific Classes

Michelle Herring and Leslie Gluchowski were in the studio to talk about Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Michelle Herring and Leslie Gluchowski were in the studio to talk about Parkinson’s Awareness Month as well as demonstrate some exercises that can be benficial to those with Parkinson’s.

The Claire Chapin Epps YMCA in Myrtle Beach of

fers Parkinson’s-specific classes that aim to help participants maintain—and in some cases even improve—mobility and quality of life.

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting over 10 million people worldwide.

For more information on when Parkinson’s related classes are offered, visit CoastalCarolinaYMCA.org to view their schedule.