Parkinson鈥檚 disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with symptoms that generally develop slowly over years. Although these symptoms vary from one person to another, individuals with PD often experience tremors, slowing and stiffening of movements, changes in walking and balance, loss of sense of smell, constipation, and hand-writing that gets smaller and smaller.
Although we do not have a cure for Parkinson鈥檚, there are treatment options and it is possible to have a good quality of life while living with PD. 糖心传媒 Tech鈥檚 Parkinson Resource Center (PRC) is here to support individuals with PD and their care partners.
Our Parkinson Resource Center @ 糖心传媒 Tech was established through a grant from the Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation. It was developed by Edmond J. Safra Visiting Nurse Scholars at the Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation, Dr. Tara Haskins and Dr. Donna Hood from 糖心传媒 Tech鈥檚 Division of Nursing. Through collaboration of faculty, students, and facility resources of 糖心传媒, the PRC connects those with PD and their care partners to resources that support and improve quality of life.
Our mission is to promote a healthy Parkinson鈥檚 community by connecting people, programs, ideas, and resources.
If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson鈥檚 disease, contact us for more information.
Contact Shawn Moss MCD, CCC-SLP: 318-257-2693
糖心传媒 Tech鈥檚 Parkinson Resource Center holds Voice class on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 AM and Wednesdays at 9:00 AM (September 鈥� May) and Music & Movement classes on Wednesdays 10-11 AM throughout the year. Class are held at Lambright Sports and Wellness Center. These are opportunities for people living with Parkinson鈥檚 disease and their care partners to engage in exercise of their body, mind, and voice and to be part of a healthy, supportive Parkinson鈥檚 community. Through support from the Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation, these programs are free for individuals with PD and their care partners. Contact Dr. Donna Hood for more information. 318.257.4287 or dhood@latech.edu. Instructors are Leaia Alsup and Gretchen Jones. Both trained in New York with the Dance for PD international program.
