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.

Patient Resources and Support

• Norton Neuroscience Institute Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation
• Norton Neuroscience Institute Parkinson’s Mentor Program
• On-demand education
• Parkinson’s patient navigator
• Support groups

Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation

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.

Parkinson’s Patient Navigator

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:

• Educate you and your family members about your diagnosis, available treatments and ways to manage the disease.
• Help you take full advantage of a multidisciplinary team of health care providers who can offer specialized insights as part of a coordinated approach to care.
• Assist with accurate and timely communication between you, your primary caregivers and your health care providers.
• Connect you and your family members with appropriate Norton Healthcare resources in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
• Identify and address any barriers to make sure you have access to high-quality care.

Parkinson’s Mentor Program

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.

On-demand Patient Education

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.

Classes and Events

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.

Parkinson’s Patient Support Groups

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].