F.I.S.H. to present workshop on Parkinson’s
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva and the Hope Parkinson Program will host an informational workshop about Parkinson’s disease on April 28 at 10 a.m. virtually via Zoom and in-person at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
Guest speaker Lois Kellet, with Hope Parkinson, will discuss the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and current treatments that can benefit those with Parkinson’s and their care partners. A progressive nervous system disorder, Parkinson’s affects more than 1 million Americans with 60,000 new cases per year. Although there is still no cure, advances have been made in the study of the complexity of the disease, opening new approaches to treatments.
“Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s is both alarming and depressing,” she said. “The best ammunition against those feelings is learning everything you can about Parkinson’s disease and using a fighters approach to conquer it. Knowledge is power.”
Kellet, a retired RN who has had Parkinson’s for 14 years, enjoys teaching others about the disease, especially student nurses. She has been a volunteer for Hope Parkinson for five years, has participated in Michael J. Fox research projects and videos, and regularly assists with support groups provided by the Hope Parkinson Foundation.
Those interested in participating virtually can contact F.I.S.H. at 239-472-4775 for details.