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For you or your loved one with Parkinson's there is hope and help!
At St. Rita's Medical Center, we offer a special exercise program for person(s)
with Parkinson's Disease. This program
will help you:
- Improve Strength
- Improve Flexibility
- Improve Physical Endurance
- Improve Safety in the Home
- Find Social Support
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- Benefits of Relaxation
- Managing Problems with Swallowing
- Ways to Improve Speech and Communication
- Using Adaptive Equipment
- Making the Home Safer
- Topics You Recommend
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Spouses and caregivers are invited and encouraged to attend and participate.
The program meets every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., from May 15 through
November 13 annually.
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For More Information
(419) 226–9000
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Parkinson Disease, a slowly progressive disorder of the nervous system, affects about 1.2 million persons in the U.S. and Canada. The peak onset is about age 60, however, is not just a disease of middle or old age. About 15% of PD patients are 50 years or less. PD progresses from diagnosis to major disability over 10-20 years. Most symptoms are improved with medication.
-Source: Parkinson Foundation
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