Vero Beach- Indian River Estates
Meeting place:
Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC
2300 5th Avenue, Suite 150
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Times:
Last Tuesday of the month – 2:45 (Caregivers only)
Last Wednesday of the month – 10:30 pm (PD patients and caregivers)

As soon as I was diagnosed I bought at least 8 different books. I tried to find the view from the research teams, the doctors, the therapist, the caregivers and from a patient. Although no one can tell us what we will experience there are many common symptoms most of us have. Also understand the big picture of the disease helps me. It’s hard to tell what is from Parkinsons, and what is just aging. I also have some unique health issues so it’s tough to know what’s causing what.
Something that helps me tremendously is going a place called StretchLab. They are in many cities. It’s intense stretching by a therapist, reflexologist etc. it feels so very good and a one hour session lasts me all week. More is even better. It helps my balance a great deal also. Another thing that’s available in most cities is called Big Therapy. These exercises are designed for Parkinsons patients only. The idea is making large reaching movements to help your brain remember how we are physically ssupposed to move. This disease robs us of movement in the long term so stretching is vital for us.