Heritage Manor News: Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease is a slow, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by slow movement, muscle tightness and a resting tremor. This tremor decreases when the hand is moving purposefully and disappears when the individual is asleep. In this disease, nerve cells located at the cerebrum, deep within the brain, degenerate. The exact cause is unknown. Risk factors include age, heredity, ethnicity and exposure to toxins. It is also more prevalent in men. Symptoms include tremors, impaired posture or balance, decreased ability to move automatically, changes in speech, depression, swallowing problems, sleep disorders and bladder problems. There is no cure, but there is treatment. Symptoms can be managed with medication. Parkinson’s affects about 500,000 people in the U.S., usually over the age of 60.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to Joyce Dupre, Howard Leday, Carlton Soileau, Gurcie Vidrine and Margaret Welsh.
Congratulations to CNA Denise Thomas, who won the pride card for the month of August for always going the extra mile.
Thank you to each and everyone who sold or purchased raffle tickets.
This week’s activities include casino trip, VFW monthly barbecue, bingo sponsored by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, social reading, pokeno, mass by Sacred Heart, jingo, group therapy, exercise, manicures, in-room visits, Come Lord Jesus group, Olympic games, happy hour and bingo sponsored by Blake’s Family Pharmacy.
Many thanks this week to Ethel Fontenot for donating purses to the residents and to all who donated magazines or books for the bookmobile.
We are collecting Halloween costumes for our upcoming Halloween event. If you would like to donate some, please call or come by and ask for the activity department.