VVMC’s August Parkinson’s support group
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August 2, 2011
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Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) is hosting a free Parkinson’s disease (PD) support group from 3 - 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 12, in Conference Room C. The meeting is open to individuals with Parkinson's, caregivers, family, friends, or anyone interested in PD and related disorders.
This month’s support group will be a time to talk with other people dealing with PD. Come ready to socialize and meet others who understand Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. It is both chronic and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse and continue over time. Some common symptoms of Parkinson’s are tremors of the hands, arms, legs or jaw; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; slowness of movement; and postural instability or impaired balance and coordination.
As many as 1 million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s disease and 40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. On average, the onset age for Parkinson’s disease is 60 years old; however, an estimated 15 percent of Parkinson’s disease patients are diagnosed before the age 50.
To learn more about the programs and services offered at Verde Valley Medical Center, visit VerdeValleyMedicalCenter.com. For more information about VVMC’s Parkinson’s support groups or to learn about other support groups held at VVMC, please call 928 639-6383.
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