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PAC News
2008 Columbia Symposium
The 2008 Columbia Symposium was a great success, with around 350
people in attendance. Keynote speaker was Dr. Abraham Lieberman,
Director of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at the Barrow Neurological
Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lieberman educated participants
on the different classes of drugs in Parkinson’s disease and
how they are used. He also explained the physiological basis of
physical therapy in Parkinson’s disease and gave participants
very practical tips for exercise to improve posture, balance, and
strength.
Melody Morehouse, PT, MHA, DHA, manager of Palmetto Home Care in
Columbia, followed up with a presentation on the categories of exercises
that can benefit people with Parkinson’s disease. She gave
participants strategies and tools for coping with activities of
daily living, particularly for coping with “gait freeze”.
Debbie Clark, MSW, co-founder of Caring for Caregivers in Columbia,
helped caregivers understand the emotional roller coaster of caregiving
and equipped them with strategies for managing the roller coaster
for the long haul.
DVD’s of this event may be purchased by calling (803) 261-0870
or emailing bemo@sc.rr.com.
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PAC Sidebar
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How Can People Cope with Parkinson's Disease?
While PD usually progresses slowly, eventually the most basic daily
routines may be affected — from socializing with friends and
enjoying normal relationships with family members to earning a living
and taking care of a home. These changes can be difficult to accept.
Support groups can help people cope with the disease emotionally.
These groups can also provide valuable information, advice, and
experience to help people with PD, their families, and their caregivers
deal with a wide range of issues, including locating doctors familiar
with the disease and coping with physical limitations.
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