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The Parkinson School is a special training or continuing education program tailored to the needs of people with Parkinson's and their families. It is designed to help those affected and their families to better understand the disease and to make it easier to deal with the challenges of everyday life. The Parkinson School typically imparts knowledge in the following areas:
- Medical understanding: Information about the causes, symptoms and progression of Parkinson's disease. Treatment options such as medication, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy are also explained.
- Everyday help: Training on self-help, coping with everyday life and aids that can make life easier for those affected, such as walking aids or special exercises.
- Diet and lifestyle: Diet and physical activity tips that may help relieve symptoms.
- Psychological support: Information on how to deal with psychological stress caused by the illness, as well as on relaxation methods or stress management.
- Exchange and networking: An important component is often the exchange with other affected people and relatives in order to share experiences and support each other.
These training courses are organized in collaboration with doctors, therapists and specialized Parkinson's centers and are intended to help improve the quality of life of those affected.
For in- or post-processing, we give you the eBook version of the Parkinson Compass, the guide through Parkinson's.
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Rehabilitation and activating therapies
Pathophysiology, symptoms and diagnosis of Parkinson's. The lecture provides an overview of the neurological and clinical aspects of the disease as well as current therapeutic approaches. The aim is to gain an understanding of the challenges...
Motor symptoms and their treatment
in a lecture by Dr. phil. Stefan Mainka Music has a strong effect on the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It directly stimulates mobility, increases motivation and promotes drive. Activities such as...
Music-assisted therapy
in a lecture by Dr. phil. Stefan Mainka Music has a strong effect on the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It directly stimulates mobility, increases motivation and promotes drive. Activities such as...
Swallowing and speaking
Welcome to this lecture on speech therapy for Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a widespread neurodegenerative disease that, in addition to the well-known motor impairments, can also have a major impact on the ability of those affected to communicate...
Medical basis of Parkinson’s disease
Pathophysiology, symptoms and diagnosis of Parkinson's. The lecture provides an overview of the neurological and clinical aspects of the disease as well as current therapeutic approaches. The aim is to gain an understanding of the challenges...
Introduction to Parkinson's disease
This lecture provides a basic introduction to Parkinson's disease. We will discuss the importance of well-informed patients, the historical development of Parkinson's diagnosis and treatment, and epidemiological data on the prevalence of the disease...