Hi everyone,
I just signed onto the list yesterday AM and had tons of mail
today. To introduce myself - I am a graduate student pursuing my MSc. at
Queen's University in Rehab therapy. I just started this September in
Kingston, Ontario. I came up from the States, a true New Englander, I'm
from Connecticut and spent my undergrad years at Tufts University near
Boston. I am hoping to do my master's research thesis on Parkinson's
disease. Why? My grandfather was diagnosed three years ago, and since
then I have been keenly interested. In particular I was infuriated at
the lack of support that my grandfather received when he was diagnosed.
His physician told him he had PD, sent him home with sinemet, and said
"come back in six months." My grandfather passed away a year ago, but my
conviction to work with PD has not. I am interested in possibly doing my
thesis on the diagnosis procedures used by MDs/experienced by patients.
I just recently attended the monthly meeting of the Kingston chapter of the
Canadian Parkinson Foundation and met some wonderful people who were very
encouraging about my ideas and interest.
I am attending the annual conference in Toronto this coming
Saturday and Sunday, and would love to know if anyone else out there is
planning to attend. I have registered for the 'newly diagnosed' group
discussion. I'm probably going to be the youngest person there (I'm 21),
so if you see me, please say hello!
I look forward to corresponding with you all!
Heather Moore
email : [log in to unmask]
329 Earl St. Rm 321
Kingston, ON K7L 2J4
(613)546-3014
