About the Course

Exercise plays a crucial role in supporting individuals living with 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. Join Joellyn Fox, Doctor of Physical Therapy, for a series of guided video sessions and downloadable resources for at-home exercise practice. This course is tailored to support individuals living with Lewy body dementia by promoting physical strength, balance, and overall well-being. It includes a series of interactive lessons focusing on arm and leg strength, posture and partnered exercises, as well as passive range of motion exercises. The course also highlights communication techniques that can significantly improve the quality of life for those living with dementia, emphasizing empathy, patience, and the use of appropriate tools and resources. Additionally, it explores person-centered and holistic care approaches, underscoring the importance of individualized care plans and robust support systems to enhance overall well-being.
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Course curriculum

    1. Course Description

    2. About the Presenter: Joellyn Fox

    3. Disclaimer

    1. Lesson 1: Description

    2. Video Lesson: Evaluating our "Why"

    3. Video Lesson: Focus and Follow #1: “Stretch”

    4. Video Lesson: Focus and Follow #2: Aerobic

    5. Video Lesson: Focus and Follow #3: Strength

    6. Video Lesson: Focus and Follow #4: Balance

    7. Video Lesson: Tips to Follow

    1. Lesson 2: Description

    2. Video Lesson: Arm Strength

    1. Lesson 3: Description

    2. Video Lesson: Leg Strength

    1. Lesson 4: Description

    2. Video Lesson: Care Approaches for Daily Living

    1. Lesson 5: Description

    2. Video Lesson: Partnered Exercises

About this course

  • 2.5 hours of video content

Presenter

Joellyn Fox

Joellyn Fox earned a dual degree in biology and psychology from Lehigh University as well as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University. Joellyn resides in Philadelphia, PA, where she has been a clinician for nineteen years. The last sixteen years she has specialized in the treatment of individuals with Parkinson's disease at the Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center, a part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. She is an adjunct professor at Widener University and Rutgers University as well as a frequent speaker at local Parkinson’s disease support groups in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Joellyn is a board member for MSA NJ, a non-profit that supports those affected by multiple system atrophy (MSA) in New Jersey, the larger tri-state area, and beyond. She has been a keynote speaker at conferences hosted by Penn’s Movement Disorder Clinic, Penn Neurosurgery, Mainline Health, CurePSP, and Good Shepherd Penn Partners. 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. In 2022, she ran the New York City Marathon and in 2023, she ran in the Chicago Marathon, both times as a Parkinson’s Champion. Her teams raised nearly $750,000 for the Parkinson’s Foundation. She lives the motto: exercise is medicine.