Support for patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders is essential, because these conditions affect much more than just how someone moves. While tremors, stiffness and balance issues are the most visible signs, these diseases also impact a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt, writing or even speaking clearly. Beyond the physical challenges, patients and their families often face emotional stress, social isolation and financial concerns. Having strong support systems — whether through health care teams, family members, support groups or community programs — can make the difference between someone feeling helpless and overwhelmed versus maintaining their independence, staying connected to others and continuing to live a fulfilling life despite their diagnosis.
At Norton Neuroscience Institute Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation in Norton Medical Plaza III – Brownsboro, on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus, patients have support from some of the most advanced technology and specialized services in one location. The rehab team has the experience and training to help with gait, balance, strength, flexibility, speech, fine motor skills, swallowing, driving, cognition, vision and more.
The journey for each person with Parkinson’s disease and their family is different and sometimes can be difficult to navigate. Norton Neuroscience Institute offers patients and their families support through a dedicated patient navigator who helps guide you through your care journey, connects you with resources and answers questions. Services are offered at no cost and are available as often as you need them.
A patient navigator can:
This unique program pairs Parkinson’s patients who have Parkinson’s disease with Bellarmine University students pursuing a doctorate-level physical therapy degree to allow patients and students to build relationships based on a shared understanding and interest in the challenges of Parkinson’s disease.
As mentors for one another, patients and students can work together to improve patients’ self-confidence and quality of life, as well as reduce social isolation.
Norton Neuroscience Institute provides access to on-demand patient education resources for all neurological conditions. Watch from the comfort of your own home on your own device.
Support for a portion of this digital education resource has been made possible by the Koon Family Charitable Foundation through the Norton Healthcare Foundation.
Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers offers resources and classes for patients with Parkinson’s disease. These are available to anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s and related movement disorders, regardless of where you receive your care. Registration is limited based on class size.
Registration is required for all activities. To register, go to NortonHealthcare.com/NNIClasses, or call (502) 629-1234, option 4. If you need to cancel your registration, call (502) 629-1234, option 4.
If you do not attend a class for two sessions, your name could be removed from the registration list to allow someone from the waitlist to attend.
These support groups are for anyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or a movement disorder. Registration is required. To register, call (502) 559-3221 or email [email protected].
Third Wednesday of every month • 1 p.m. • in person
Nelson County Public Library, Community Room No. 1
201 Cathedral Manor • Bardstown, Kentucky
This peer-led support group is an open forum discussion to share experiences and offer support to one another. Meetings frequently feature health care professionals as guest speakers
Third Tuesday of the month • 10 to 11:30 a.m.
This group is an open forum for patients who identify as male and have a movement disorder, where they can discuss, share and offer support to one another. Meetings frequently include guest speakers, such as health care professionals and researchers discussing progress in medication and therapies.
Third Thursday of every month • 11 a.m.
Join this open-forum support group where everyone has the opportunity to discuss, share and offer support to one another. Meetings may include guest health care professionals and researchers discussing progress in medication and therapies. To attend this meeting, you must be a patient who identifies as female and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Third Friday of every month • 1 to 2 p.m.
Do you have a loved one in your home in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease? Join a certified social worker and members of the Parkinson’s community in a safe environment to discuss issues and concerns that you may have.
Services through Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers are supported by the Norton Healthcare Foundation. Through donations, volunteerism and community support, the foundation can provide funding for support groups, exercise programs, equipment, new technologies, clinical research and health education for patients, families, medical staff and the community.
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