Memorial Hospital Offers Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Jasper – Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Symptoms include tremors or trembling in the hands, arms, legs, jaw or head; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; slowness of movement; and postural instability or impaired balance. The disease is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long period of time, and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse over time. It is estimated that 50,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with this disease that has no cure.

For many, being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease can leave them feeling alone and frightened. The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center will allow these patients and their families to come together to share information and support.

The next support group meeting will be Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at 721 West 13th Street, Jasper, in Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Building Conference Center. For more information about the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, please visit Memorial Hospital’s website at: http://www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes & Events,” or call Delores Jakobson, Practice Manager, at 309-2020. Pre-registration is not necessary.