| What Is Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's Disease, the most widely known of many movement
disorders, is a disease of the central nervous system. These
disorders typically involve the degeneration of nerve cells in a
part of the brain called the basal ganglia, as well as a loss of
nerve cells in the mid-brain called the substantia nigra. These
cells make the neurochemical messenger dopamine, which is partly
responsible for initiating the messages from the brain to the part
of the body that coordinates movement. The absence of dopamine
impairs movement and can cause tremors, balance problems, stiffness
or slowness, among a host of other symptoms. The age and severity of
onset, rate of progression and the way in which the body is affected
vary greatly from person to person.
Although the cause and cure for Parkinson's Disease is unknown,
there have been a number of medical and scientific strides made in
helping to improve the quality of life for many affected by the
symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
Our services are: Provided by a team of professionals that is
primarily interested in collaborating for Parkinson's disease
management that is easily accessible, high quality and cost
effective.
Balanced in the areas of early detection, effective diagnostics,
treatment, rehabilitation, support services, home care, hospice, and
respite care.
Enhanced through education to assure accessibility to leading
edge therapies.
Comprehensive in meeting the physical, psychosocial, and
spiritual responses of individuals, families or communities.
Some of our other services include:
- Tremor Self-Test
- Balance Clinic
- Exercise Classes
- Support Groups
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
For more information please call
239-334-5883 or e-mail us at
OAS@LeeMemorial.org.
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