Parkinsons disease affects millions and Early help matters
About 1.5 million Americans live with the disease, which commonly begins around age 60 and causes tremors, restlessness, fatigue, mood issues, and cognitive slips. Kelly Lyons of KU Medical Center emphasizes early specialist care and a range of treatments from meds and therapy to surgery for advanced cases. Leftwich shares how proper guidance gave her new hope after a local neurologist offered limited support.
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Kansas University Medical Center
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Classes Offered For Parkinsons Patients At Broken Arrow
Linda Kelly, longtime art instructor, begins Parkinsons classes at Broken Arrow School 2704 La. The $10 per class fee covers supplies and rent. first session is free. Classes meet 2 pm to 4 pm on select dates from January to April, focusing on painting doodling music stamping and clay based on participants interests. For details contact Kelly 843-8020 or lindalou4264 hotmail. com. Additional Parkinsons support contacts are Roger Lemmons Mary Jane Clement. The article notes the disease varies by person and emphasizes patient resilience.
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Cards of Encouragement by Sherry Leftwich in McLouth
Sherry Leftwich creates handmade greeting cards to support Parkinson's and breast cancer causes. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society of Kansas University for Parkinson's research. Cards cost 25 dollars for ten. Contact 913-796-6562 or thimbo embarqmail.com for orders. Available at Mario's Closet in Lawrence and Consign & Design in Lawrence.
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Parkinson's art class aids patients at KU center
A Lawrence woman with Parkinson's sells charity greeting cards to fund Parkin sons research at KU. Lyons from KU's Parkin son's center credits art therapy for mental and physical health benefits. Linda Kelly started an art class for patients, noting the social aspect aids comfort and enjoyment.
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Ku’s
Parkinson’s Center
Lawrence
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Local Arts Class Begins at Broken Arrow School
Leftwich offers a community art class starting January 28 from 2 to 4 PM, with sessions twice a month at a $10 per class fee. Projects include painting stamping collages doodling to music printing and clay work as she aims for a pleasant useful experience for all participants.
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Health reporter contact and blog note
Health writer Karrey Britt can be reached at 832 7190. Readers are invited to read her WellCommons health blog at WellCommons.com and follow her on Twitter at Twitter.com/WellCommons.
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Jury orders new trial in Grey rape case
The appellate court faulted a late disclosed scientist exam in Grey’s 2009 rape conviction. Prosecution tied a car fingerprint to Grey after using an FBI database and obtained DNA. Grey remains in prison at El Dorado, with prosecutors weighing retry or Supreme Court review.
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