Exercise & Empowerment in LBD

Exercise plays a crucial role in supporting individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD), by promoting muscle strength and improving balance, which may reduce the risk of falls. Exercise is also linked to improved mood and emotional well-being by boosting serotonin levels, helping to lessen common LBD symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and apathy.   

In this Wellness Workshop, Dr. Joellyn Fox, physical therapist, will discuss the benefits of exercise for those living with LBD and lead attendees through exercises to practice at home. Dr. Fox will discuss the benefits of exercise and the precautions needed to support exercising safely. Following the live presentation, Dr. Fox will lead guided video exercise sessions to be featured on the Lewy Learning Center for use at home.  

By the completion of this presentation, you will be able to: 

1. Describe the benefits of exercise for people living with LBD.  
2. Demonstrate various exercises one can practice at home, with an emphasis on safety and modifications.  
3. Identify the types of exercise programs and classes that people living with LBD can take advantage of with the help of their health care team, including occupational and physical therapists.  

Register today!   

About Dr. Joellyn Fox 

Dr. Joellyn Fox is a graduate of Temple University’s Doctorate in Physical Therapy program who now resides in Philadelphia, PA. Joellyn has been a clinician for nineteen years and has specialized in the treatment of individuals with Parkinson’s disease at the Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, for sixteen years. In addition to her teaching and speaking engagements, Joellyn is also a lab assistant for LSVT Global and is certified in LSVT BIG, Parkinson’s Wellness and Recovery (PWR!) and Rock Steady Boxing. She lives the motto, “Exercise is Medicine.”  

For questions or more information, please contact Rose Heithoff, Education Coordinator, at rheithoff@lbda.org.