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Membership Process

To become a Member of the Kirk Gibson Center® for Parkinson’s Wellness you simply need to:
1

Have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) or another movement disorder, including PSP, LBD, CBD, or MSA.

2

Complete the 5-Step Membership Process outlined below.

5 Step Membership Process

Step 1

Complete Member Form

Click on the following link to complete the Member registration form:

Member Registration
Step 2

Get Physician Approval

Each potential Member will receive a Physician’s Approval Form via email. The physician completes and submits the form to the Kirk Gibson Center® through one of the following ways:
Step 3

Complete Member Orientation

Once the Center receives the completed Physician Approval Form, an email will be sent to the Member to sign up for Member Orientation.

Step 4

Complete Member Assessment

Following the Orientation, you will receive an email inviting you to participate in an assessment. The assessment results will be used to guide you in your class selection.

Step 5

Sign Up For Classes

Upon completion of the Assessment, class registration begins.

View Class Schedule

Orientation

All registered Members are required to attend a one-hour group orientation session that provides an overview of the facility, programs, and available activities

  • Tour the facility
  • Meet other members
  • Learn about programs
  • Ask any questions

Orientation

All registered Members are required to attend a one-hour group orientation session that provides an overview of the facility, programs, and available activities

  • Tour the facility
  • Meet other members
  • Learn about programs
  • Ask any questions

The Assessment Process

Following the Orientation, the prospective Member will receive an email prompting them to schedule their personal assessment. During the Assessment, the Member will complete a series of physical evaluations.  The evaluation results will be useful in guiding class selection.

Blue Classes

Minimal to no limitations with exercise. Members can get up and down off the floor independently, move around the room quickly and safely, and follow instructions for station-based activities.

Orange Classes

Some limitations and can get up and down off the floor independently, move around the room safely but with additional time and instructions for station-based activities.

Green Classes

Some limitations. Can get up and down off the floor with some assistance. May require closer supervision of station-based activities.

Yellow Classes

Members with more limitations. May require assistance getting to the floor. May require chair exercises instead of floor exercises with assistive devices such as walkers or wheelchairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have Parkinson’s disease to be a Member?
Yes. The Physician Approval Form includes a list of acceptable diagnoses: Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal Degeneration, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Multiple Systems Atrophy, Vascular Parkinsonism
Are classes available for Care Partners?

Care Partners are encouraged to use the indoor walking track, enjoy the social area and attend all Orientations, Assessments, and educational programming.  At this time, exercise classes are not available to Care Partners.

Who can I contact with any questions regarding Membership?

Call us: 313-823-2319 or email us: memberadmin@kirkgibsoncenter.org