Punjab’s 1st Parkinson’s Support Group was launched at Mohali by Dr Jaslovleen Sidhu. The motive of this group will remain on educating people about the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, and the most advanced treatment options available including Deep Brain Stimulation surgery.
This group held an awareness talk at PCA Stadium and discussed the importance of mental health, diet and neuro rehabilitation for such patients. Founder of the Group, Dr. Jasloveleen Sidhu said the group will provide a platform providing the opportunity for people to share personal experiences, coping strategies, or first-hand information about a disease.
The doctors in the talk included Dr Jaslovleen Sidhu- Parkinson’s expert, Dr Harleen Bakshi – clinical nutritionist, Dr Harshneet Kaur – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Dr Ruby Ahuja – clinical psychologist.
They discussed the caregivers mental health and how caregivers can have a burnout while taking care of such patients for a long time. It was attended by over 75 people which included Parkinson’s disease patients and their family members from all over Punjab. The next meeting will be held in July and this group will be finalising the members of trust for its effective functioning in the long run.
Dr. Jasloveleen Sidhu said, “Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease and over time when patients reach the advanced stage, they are mostly dependent on their family members or caregivers for their daily needs. Since it is the world’s 2nd most common neuro degenerative disease and with its growing incidence, it is important to raise awareness on this condition so that people can get help in early stages and get required treatment. If Parkinson’s disease patients are treated at the right time and with proper guidance by a Parkinson’s expert, they can avoid the complications of late stage.”
Dr Sidhu who is Punjab’s first certified and trained Parkinson’s expert has been raising awareness on this condition for the last two years, after coming back to Punjab from her Movement Disorders fellowship, London, UK.
