NIFS professionally manages fitness centers in senior living communities across the US and observed a growing need for services dedicated to the needs of residents with Parkinson’s. We followed the science and took a holistic approach to developing an engaging wellness program that addresses the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of someone with Parkinson’s. NIFS degreed fitness professionals go through extensive training and a certification process to become experts in exercise and Parkinson’s Disease and we quickly saw the impact when Bold Moves launched in 2020. Even though residents with Parkinson’s already had strength classes, balance classes, aquatics programs and fully equipped fitness centers available to them, their participation in regular exercise increased by 96% in eight weeks when we launched Bold Moves in their community. The staff training, expertly crafted exercise programs, support groups and education sessions created an inclusive and welcoming environment where residents with could come together and champion their well-being. Since then, NIFS has been spreading the message of the importance of quality fitness programs for people with Parkinson’s through our annual Pump it for Parkinson’s campaign. We are excited to bring our expertise with Bold Moves from across the US, right into the heart of downtown Indy.
Bold Moves helped me learn about what our residents with Parkinson's go through daily. It has been rewarding helping them fight against the symptoms they are experiencing and give them a community where they can fight together. It has been a great learning experience understanding the exercises that benefit them the most and giving them challenges to help improve or maintain strength, balance, cardio, coordination and flexibility.
- Bold Moves Coach, Samantha
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