SHERRI BETZ, PT, GCS, CEEAA, PMA®-CPT is a 1991 graduate of the Louisiana State University Medical Center's School of Physical Therapy. Geriatric Clinical Specialist, certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and as anExercise Expert for Aging Adults, Sherri specializes in exercise programs for older adults. She teaches community-based classes for osteoporosis, balance and fall prevention for older adults at the Capitola Recreation Center, serves on the Board of Directors of American Bone Health and hosts theAmerican Bone Health Lecture Series-a support and seminar group in Santa Cruz. Sherri is also the Chair of the American Physical Therapy Association'sBone Health Special Interest Group.
Healthy Lifestyle
Rock Steady Boxing - for Parkinson's Patients
IN THIS CORNER, HOPE.
Non-contact boxing inspired classes can reverse, reduce and even delay the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. We are learning every day that there are ways in which people with Parkinson’s disease can enhance their quality of life and even build strength, flexibility and speed! By exercising with coaches who know the ropes, you can fight your way out of the corner and start to feel and function better.
These classes have proven that anyone, at any level of Parkinson’s, can actually lessen their symptoms and lead a healthier and happier life.
WHY BOXING?
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Boxers condition for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength to defend against and overcome opponents. At Rock Steady the opponent is Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s causes a loss in many of the same elements that boxers condition to improve. And published research has shown that forced, intense exercise can reduce, reverse and delay Parkinson’s symptoms. We also know that a diversity of symptoms needs to be addressed simultaneously.
In comparison with other sports, boxing is the most physically demanding styles of training, according to a study conducted by ESPN and by people who have done it! But in addition to being an intense, diverse form of training, boxing is also an incredible stress reliever, confidence booster and FUN!
Rocky's fitness center is the vanguard for helping individuals stave off the effects of aging. The team of professional movement specialists offer a wide array of classes at their studio and at Dominican Hospital Rehabilitation Center. Classes include: Intermediate and Advanced Exercise for People Living with Parkinson's Disease, Basic and Advanced Senior Strength & Conditioning, and the Bridge Class for people recently released from care and those who are unaccustomed to regular exercise.
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Senior Network Services - HICAP Program
2019 Basic Medicare Classes
Presented by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, a program of Senior Network Services. These classes are appropriate for those newly eligible to Medicare and family members/caregivers of Medicare beneficiaries.
Thursday, January 10, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday, March 14, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday, May 9, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Additional classes TBD after May; please check back
To register, call 831-457-7099
Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Additional classes TBD after May; please check back
To register, call 650-934-7380
