Coping with Parkinson's disease

Do you suffer from Parkinson’s disease, or know someone that does, and need help coping?  Researchers have begun to realize that in order to help the PD sufferer, they must treat more than the disease.  Treatment must encompass the whole person as well as those caregivers that are helping those afflicted with the disease.

With this in mind, researchers have created a standard education profile call the Patient Education Program Parkinson’s (PEPP).  The goal of the program is to help sufferers and caregivers cope with the enormous impact of the disease, and to improve their quality of life.  PEPP provides knowledge about the disease that can be used in combination with medical treatment to help manage all aspects of their lives.  The technique usually takes place over a period of 8 weekly group sessions.  Most participants in the researchers studies gave the PEPP sessions a positive evaluation upon completion.

If you have Parkinson’s, or know someone who does, seek out resources in your community that can help you to cope with the disease.  For more information on where to find local resources related to Parkinson’s and other health related challenges, visit our Online Resources web page by clicking on this link. Or call our office to learn more at 704-909-7958.

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