St. Rita's Medical Center

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Parkinson's
What can I do about Parkinson's???

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

You will learn more about:

Benefits of Relaxation

Managing Problems with Swallowing

Ways to Improve Speech and Communication

Using Adaptive Equipment

Making the Home Safer

Topics You Recommend

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.

For More Information
(419) 226–9000

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Parkinson Disease:

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