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North York General Hospital - Minor Surgical Procedures and Elder Care Centre - Specialized Geriatric Outpatient Services - Fanny Bernstein Living Well with Parkinson's Education Program

Fanny Bernstein Living Well with Parkinson's Education Program

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243 Consumers Rd, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
M2J 5A3
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416-756-6871 ext 8545
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: 416-756-6438
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Tue 8:30am-4:30pm
Last updated: May 23, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Referral and consultation notes from doctor is required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People with Parkinson's disease, their family and care partners

Fees

One time individualized consultation is free, $100 for the group education (free for care-partners)

Contacts

Greta Mah - Program Coordinator
North York General Hospital - Specialized Geriatric Services

Languages

English

Language Note

Other languages may be available

Area(s) Served

No catchment area in place

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Program coordinator will provide a one-time individualized consultation for care partners and people with Parkinson's disease (PD) * assist them to optimize benefits of Parkinson's medications, to recognize their motor and non-motor symptoms related to Parkinson's

For those who are also able to participate in group education, will be invited to join our 8 weekly education and exercise program * objective is to learn strategies and healthy lifestyle to live well with Parkinson's disease and to delay disease progression * presentations provided by our inter-professional team including physiotherapist, pharmacist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist, registered dietician and social worker
Last updated: May 23, 2024: Suggest an edit
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