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 available through translation services
Area(s) Served
No catchment area in place
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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
