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Laredo Parkinson's Support Group
Monthly Meetings
Music Therapy
The use of sound and music supports and enhances physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Music offers cognitive, psychosocial, behavioral, and motor benefits for individuals with neurological disorders.
Music-based physical therapy programs improve balance and functional mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Creative Arts Therapy
Art therapy benefits Parkinson’s patients by improving visual-cognitive skills, motor function, speech, and mood.
It also helps with social isolation and depression.
Creative art stimulates dopamine release, enhancing happiness.
Nutritional Therapy
A nutritional therapy plan emphasizes a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and fiber.
It includes smaller, frequent meals and prioritizes hydration to alleviate symptoms like constipation.
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Socialization
Promoting engagement in social activities serve as opportunities for relaxation and interaction with others who comprehend the challenges faced by Parkinson's patients.
Such programs create an environment for sharing experiences, offering support, and forming friendships among those encountering similar difficulties.
Cognitive Skills
Physical symptoms of neurological disorders are often emphasized, but enhancing cognitive function can significantly benefit those with degenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
Beyond tremors and stiffness, cognitive decline is also a key challenge for these individuals.
Dance
Dance/movement therapy helps manage Parkinson’s symptoms, including balance, coordination, gait, mobility, digestive issues, anxiety, and fatigue.
It also aids in expressing emotions and reconnecting with the body.
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Excercise
Exercise is crucial for managing Parkinson's disease and improving quality of life.
Research shows that high-intensity exercise can slow disease progression and enhance daily functioning, cognitive speed, stability, balance, and gait.
Awareness
LPSG aims to raise awareness of an increasingly prevalent disease and connect individuals to essential resources.
It’s also about helping people recognize the early signs that can lead to an earlier diagnosis and overall better quality of life.
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Therapeutic Gaming
Playing games provides opportunities for movement practice, enhances mobility and coordination, and offers cognitive and social benefits.
Additionally, action video games have been found to increase dopamine levels in the brain and may help reduce symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.
Fall Conference
April 12, 2025
Western Hemisphere
Texas A&M International University
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New Year 2025 Meeting
Dr. Eleni Vaou
Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Wellness
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Sleeping and Parkinson's
January 29, 2025
Falcon Bank Building
7718 McPherson Rd.
Laredo, Texas 78045
Upcoming Conference
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