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171O0ement News Journal of
POMDS Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Society (PDMDS)
Issue 13 November 2011
WORLD PARKINSONS DAY 2011 Inside This Update Ms. Navaz Irani
World Parkinsons Day
Parkinson's Disease & Movement PDMDS and the belief that through Editorlal
Disorder Society (PDMDS) an all India collaboration much is possible. Mr. B. K. Parekh, 3. Talbot Winchell Award Registered Charitable Organization'
got over 350 People with Parkinson's Members of the Support Groups set a Parkinson's Disease and Bladder Problems
cheerful tone for the rest of the (PWP's) and their families, medical Group Physical TherapPy
and allied health professionals, morning with a beautiful welcome Parkinson's Disease and
song followed by a prayer and the
traditional lighting of the lamp by the philanthropists, students and well- Bladder Problems (Hindi) 10
Saurashtra Parkinsons wishers together to celebrate World Support Group 17
Parkinson's day on the 10th of April dignitaries present. Dr. B. S. Singhal,Role of SLP in the
2011 at the S. P. Jain Auditorium in Hon. Secretary of PDMDS, delved into Management of Individuais with PD Mumbai. The PDMDS was founded the history of the day and the 18
ten years ago by Prof. B. S. Singhal to PDMDS, and the Chief guest Dance Therapy 22
improve the life of people with Mr. R. Jhunjhunwalla, industrialist & Parkinson's DiseaseSociety of Karnatica 24
Parkinson's disease. Over the last 10 philanthropist through his speech Hope Happens 25
years the PDMDS has touched the spread hope amongst all present.Support Groups
lives of many PWPs. The theme of this in Mumbai 26 The activities and programS years celebration "Let's do it
together' symbolized the ethos of the presented by Dr. Maria Barretto The contents of movement aim
to provide the maximum highlighted the approach of the possible facts information but since some information involves areas of personal judgement, their publication does not mean that the PDMDS necessarily
society to reach out to as many PWP's
through support groups. She charted
their journey which started with a endorses them.
single support group of three All contributions are welcom
members in 2005 to the current
seven support groups with over 700 movement PWP's. Visuals of the education and
The Editors: therapy programs, dance and art
Mr. G.S Kohli &Dr. Jimmy Lalkak sessions and picnics and outdoor Mr. Rakesh and Mr. Rajesh Jhunjhunwaa
signing the Global Declaration with Dr B.5.Singhal gatherings displayed the enthusiasm continued on page 4
Address all correspondence to: THE PARKINSON'S DISEASE & MOVEMENT DISORDER SOCIET
Dr. B. S. Singhal, Bombay Hospital, 12 Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020 Tel: (91 22) 2206 8787, 2206 4747 1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.parkinsonssocietyindia.com
Published by Neurology Foundation
WPD Celebrations Cont from pg 1
Parkinson's disease' and Dr. Rajvi Sama" (Fun filled time) with ly Mehta on Yoga for Parkinson's. Composed by for the occasion
encouraged living a fun filled lifa Entertainment was a cheerful
Parkinson's. The gathering saw the session of dance & song by
most delightful conclusion with members of the various Support
Physiotherapy to music- Vashi Support Group Groups. 'Physiotherapy to a PWP's breaking into spontaneous
and energy at these meetings and medley of popular songs song and dance. The day's events the need to increase the number of showcased PWP's enjoying group ended with tea and snacks ard a
support groups to reach out to physiotherapy to music. The feeling of togetherness and ho ve more. The artistic and creative for the future. highlight of the program was the talents of the group were
dance performance with the demonstrated at the art and craft
exhibition at the same venue. dancers draped in the colors of the rainbow. The performers moved
The scientific program for the day through the audience encouraging
PWP's in the audience to join in the
dance. The final song an old
included presentations by Dr.
Pettarusp Wadia on 'The emerging
trends in the treatment of Bollywood song "Masti Bhara Hai Colors of the rainbow-Borivali Support Grod