Pune: KEM Hospital, Pune hosted a special event to mark World Parkinson’s Day. About 100 members of the patient support group created awareness with dance and singing performances through this program with the theme “Rhythm and Routine: Living with Parkinson’s Disease”. Participants expressed about their daily routine, challenges faced in everyday life and simple and practical solutions to ease these difficulties, through creative performances. Patients narrated their life changing experiences after joining the support group.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group programme by BKP-PDMDS is carried out through multiple centers in India. The programme is in the form of a multidisciplinary module which includes occupational and speech therapy, physiotherapy, laughter therapy, art therapy, music therapy and movement therapy along with Yoga, Meditation, consultation on diet, and lectures/awareness sessions by Doctors on other neurological disorders in old age. These activities are carried out by trained professionals from BKP – PDMDS. In Pune the program is carried out through the patient support groups at KEM Hospital and Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital
Shirin Wadia, Chief Executive Officer of KEM Hospital Pune, Dr. Rakesh Shah, Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Vishal Deshpande, Neurologist, Dr. Nikita Chhajed, Physiotherapist and coordinator of the KEM and DMH Support Group, Volunteer Sampada Padhye, Kavita Nimbalkar from BKP-PDMS, Dr. Anjum Tadvi from the DMDS team; and members of the DMH team, along with other dignitaries, were present on the occasion .
Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and other parts of the body controlled by it. Symptoms increase with age, which mainly include tremors in the body, slowness of movement, loss of physical balance, poor posture inability to maintain balance while walking, muscle stiffness, changes in speech, etc. The impact on movement and other symptoms affect the patient’s confidence and can have a mental and emotional impact. In such a situation, along with regular medication, a support group is needed! These support group programs are not only for patients but also for their caregivers.
Neurologist Dr.Vishal Deshpande said, “Parkinson’s disease is a complex condition that affects not only patients but also their families and caregivers. It brings significant changes to daily routines and the overall lifestyle of the entire household. However, without fear, I believe it is important for everyone to manage the condition through proper medical treatment, emotional support, regular physical activity, and appropriate therapies.”
Shirin Wadia, Chief Executive Officer of KEM Hospital, Pune, said, “I understand the daily challenges faced by individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Apart from medication and physiotherapy, movement and rhythm are extremely important. I also believe that both patients and caregivers are equally important. At our hospital, we undertake various initiatives to provide the right support and assistance to both. Our efforts are focused on improving the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s so that they can remain active, stay enthusiastic, and continue their daily activities as much as possible. As a healthcare provider, our goal is to make patients’ lives easier and better.”
Dr. Nikita Chhajed was compere for the event.
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