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Member Combats Parkinson’s Disease With Specialty Programming

By: Lake Forest Staff

September 24, 2019, 9:00 am - Categories: Health News

Ed McCaskey has been a member of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center since 2015. The center’s Parkinson’s Disease (PD) program helped delay the progression of PD plus provided him with a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

He utilizes the center five times per week, multiple times a day. McCaskey is active in TRX® for Parkinson’s, Rock Steady Boxing, Stride & Strength for Parkinson’s and Pedal for Parkinson’s. Also, he is actively involved in our PD support group. The center’s PD fitness specialists are continuously educating themselves about the disorder in order to customize each class depending on who attends.

“I feel open enough to share experiences and ask for assistance,” said McCaskey.

What’s your success story? We want to know! For more information about submitting a testimonial or utilizing our PD programs, please visit the Member Services Desk or call 847.535.7064.