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Monthly Meetings

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Fall Conference

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April 12, 2025
Western Hemisphere
Texas A&M International University

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New Year 2025 Meeting

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Dr. Eleni Vaou

Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Wellness

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
 

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January 29, 2025
Falcon Bank Building
7718 McPherson Rd.
Laredo, Texas 78045

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Upcoming Conference

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© 2025 Laredo Parkinson's Support Group

Meeting Location: 2005 Bustamante St.  |  Laredo, Texas 78041

Mailing Address: 101 Colorado St.  |  Laredo, Texas 78041

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