There is presently no cure for the estimated one million people in the United States with Parkinson’s disease. There are, however, treatment options and those will be discussed during a free program hosted by Blessing Health System at two different times on Saturday, November 18.
Fellowship-trained neurologist, Luis Zayas, MD, Blessing Physician Services, and nationally certified physical therapist Mindy Entrup, Blessing Home Care, will lead the program for Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers. Topics will include:
- Basic knowledge about Parkinson’s disease
- Exercise therapy for treating Parkinson’s disease, including LSVT BIG exercise program.
Dr. Zayas completed a movement disorder fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. As a result of his specialized training, Dr. Zayas has extensive knowledge of Parkinson’s disease and treatment planning for it. He is also fellowship trained in Neuro-Critical Care from the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH and is board certified in Epilepsy, Neurology and Internal Medicine.
Entrup is nationally certified LSVT specialist. LSVT BIG is a physical therapy program. It teaches Parkinson’s patients evidence-based ways to compensate for the often dangerous movement difficulties caused by the disease.
The Parkinson’s disease program will be offered from 9:30-10:30 am and again from 11 am-Noon on Saturday, November 18 at the Blessing Education Center, 5009 Oak Street, Quincy. The sessions are free but pre-registration for the session of your choice is requested by calling
1-877-411-2468 or going online to events.blessinghealth.org.