The aim of PD SELF is to provide newly diagnosed people with Parkinson’s and their care partners with a disease-specific, person-specific, interactive learning approach to self-efficacy that, together with basic understanding of the disease and its progression, will allow them to improve their quality of life over time.Founded in 2013 by Parkinson patient Diane Cook, a proof of concept was done in the Denver area with about a dozen students. Based on its initial success, the program was run as a pilot program in 10 US cities, starting in September of 2015. The Detroit team of trained instructors (Steve Femminineo, PD patient; and Brian Cooper, Occupational Therapist) were part of this pilot program and have worked together to offer the program in the Detroit area ever since. The Michigan Parkinson Foundation has co-sponsored the program locally through subsidizing the meeting room, as well as publicizing the program via its extensive marketing reach.
The program begins Wednesday, October 10th, and runs from Noon - 3:00 pm. All other modules meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, with the exception of May (which will be on May 8th due to a scheduling conflict with the conference room. All meetings run from Noon until 3:00 pm.
Here is the Syllabus for Detroit PD SELF:
Date
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Topic
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October 10, 2018
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Module 1 - Adjusting to Parkinson's Disease
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November 21, 2018
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Module 2 - Introduction to Self Efficacy
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December 19, 2018
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Module 3 - Benefiting from Exercise and Neuroplasticity
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January 17, 2019
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Module 4 = 4 PD Medications and Treatments
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February 20, 2019
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Module 5 - Understanding Non-Motor Symptoms
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March 20, 2019
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Module 6 - Creating Your Personal Healthcare Network
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April 17, 2019
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Module 7 - Strengthening the Relationship Between PWP and Care Partner
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May 8,2019
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Module 8 - Going Forward
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Note: All sessions run from Noon - 3:00 pm at the Michigan Parkinson Foundation offices
( 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150 Bingham Farms, MI 48025)