Intro to PD

"Intro to PD"

Are you . . .

-       Newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease?

-       Been living with Parkinson’s for years?

-       A caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s?

-       A medical provider that treats people with Parkinson’s? 

Then this presentation is for you!

This seminar will:

-       Orient you to the RVNAhealth’s Parkinson’s Center interdisciplinary team and resources

-       Establish some performance baselines

-       Educate about the disease progression

-       Review best treatment strategies for Parkinson’s Symptoms

-       Allow you to ask questions to the experts in each field

Presenters include the interdisciplinary team:

-       Physical Therapists

-       Occupational Therapists

-       Speech Therapists

-       Nurses

-       Dietician

-       Social worker

-       Music Therapists

-       Chaplain

Topics that will be discussed:

-       Diagnosis

-       Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms

-       Medications and other treatments

-       Exercise

-       Balance and Walking

-       Tremor

-       Nutrition

-       Sleep Hygiene

-       Mental Health

-       Pelvic Health

-       Research and Clinical Trials

-       Cognition

-       Speaking and Swallowing

This course is offered quarterly (in-person and via zoom) and recommended annually to re-measure baselines and educate community members of any changes in literature or medical advances. This also allows veteran program members to interact with new members as a source of support and encouragement.

You may also learn more about the Parkinson’s Center at rvnahealth.org/parkinsonscenter.

If you have any questions or concerns please email ParkinsonsCenterLeaders@rvnahealth.org or call 203-438-5555 ext 1082

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