Subj: Join A Suport Group - Information
Date: May 30, 1998
From: GRR:[log in to unmask]
To: Listserv
We have made arrangements with our family doctor and neruologist to make
information
available on our local support group to all their patients that have
Parkinson's Disease.
Listed below is a sample of the information available.
Ohio Parkinsons Foundation
Miami County Parkinson's Suport Group
Stouder Wellness Center
1400 Wayne Street
Troy, Oh, 45373
Phone: 937/335-9355
JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP
Apart from finding a good doctor and getting regular exercise,
support groups may be the most effective coping strategy around.
The psychological boost of finding that you're not alone facing the
monster can literally make the difference between giving up and
deciding to stay involved in living in spite of the Parkinson's Disease.
Positive attitude is only one item on the meue for coping with PD.
There are several reasons why support groups are so valuable;
First, talking about difficulties is often the key to finding solutions.
Most of us think more clearly when we have to verbalize a thought.
Many times, too, feedback from another person can trigger an idea
that we may not have otherwise had. From time to time, we present
programs on eye care, new medication, home health care, speech
problems and other interested subjects.
People in support groups routinely share tips and suggestions
on little things that help get them through the day, practical things
that may be the answer to nagging problems.
The most important benefit of joining a support group falls into
the realm of the intangible. We all thrive on social interactions. With-
out it, we tend to curl up and die. Just being in contact with others is
of inestimable value. Add to this the rewards we get from helping
others cope with enormous difficulties, and you've got a combination
or benefits that's hard to beat.
JOIN THE MIAMI COUNTY PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
The Parkinson's Disease support group for Miami County
meets at 1:30 P.M. the third Thursday of each odd numbered
month at Stouder Wellness Center, 1400 Wayne Street, Troy,
Oh. 45373. For information, call (937)335/9355
