Important Information on Parkinson’s Disease Preparedness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our senior friends and family members have always been most at risk to suffer neurological symptoms from Parkinson’s Disease. Now they are also most at risk for serious complications from COVID-19 viral infections.

Social distancing and stay-at-home rules can bring some peace of mind, but for Parkinson’s sufferers, such social isolation creates other concerns. In the words of Parkinson’s Foundation National Medical Director, Dr. Michael S. Okun, “[I]t's a double hurt when you... have to stay within your own home, and then you can't get to the doctor, you can't get to your physical therapists, you can't get to your social workers, you can't get to your psychologists and you can't get to your rehabilitation therapies.”

The Parkinson’s Foundation has created a website with informative Q&A videos offering advice on limiting social interaction while receiving necessary medical and physical interventions. The website also offers downloadable planning guides, medication schedules, alert cards and Parkinson’s Disease preparedness fact sheets — all essential tools should COVID-19 hospitalization be necessary.

At Overture, we know that you are concerned about both of these serious conditions. We urge you to visit the Parkinson’s Foundation COVID-19 page at the link below to take advantage of the materials on offer. And for even more specialized assistance in this difficult time, please contact us 24/7 for a free assessment: (817) 887-9401.

Source- Parkinson’s Foundation COVID-19 information page: https://www.parkinson.org/blog/tips/Coronavirus