What is neuroplasticity? It is the brain's ability to heal some damaged neurons or find a detour around damaged neurons or injury in the body in the process of keeping you alive and functioning. Dead neurons stay dead, but you get new neurons as long as you are alive! Movement creates brain derived neurotropic factor (BDNF)
Fear of aging seems to grow because people believe change becomes harder over time. Applying neuroplasticity in your lifestyle helps you deal with life as it comes. The basics still apply, repetition but with a focus. And you want to tap into the desire for novelty. When there is a change to deal with emotionally, or physically practice deliberately with focus, go slow and precisely, to build the neurological pathway for the change you want or need. What fires together, wires together. In other words, the more often you repeat thoughts, or movements, the stronger that pathway through the brain gets, and the connections stabilize, both good and not good! The mind cannot control the mind it takes some sort of physical movement. That is why it is important for Parkinson’s disease recovery to move!
Adapting to life takes an open mind. Not adapting to the current situation probably leaves one behind. One of the best ways to use neuroplasticity is to get alert and set yourself up for 30-60 seconds with a visual focus. Repeat intensely and consistently interspersed with random rewards to yourself. (Give yourself a treat).
When you take 2 steps, your eyes send a signal to your brain that you are moving ahead, which creates the production of dopamine, the pursuit chemical, that will keep you going.
When you get what you want or reach your goal the adrenaline gives the reward.
Sleep to consolidate changes, Stay motivated (salience matters). Aim for 66 days.
In this type of class there are two purposes, 1 to build muscle mass to recover lost strength and functions, 2 to counter the neurologic deficits that occur and to prevent the progression of the disease symptoms. We do this with weighted movements, education at every session, and Sharing experience, strength, and support for one another. WTHOUT WHINING! We are listed in HOA1 since 2002 under exercise and support; Classes TUE & THU 12:30-2PM in HOA1 Art and Craft Center room 3. Next to the Gift shop. All are welcome! We have quarterly support and educational meetings on the third Thursday 2026: Jan 15, Feb 19, April 16, Oct 15, Holiday Party Dec 17
PWR!Neuroplasticity Coach: Vera Shury CH Coach 520-275-8755
Call for 15 minutes Free Coaching vera@libertyscience.com
https://www.pmdalliance.org/ for Parkinson’s info and support.
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