Parkinson’s disease is a lesser known disorder and those suffering from it are often subjected to the consequences of general public ignorance and insensitivity. Parkinson’s is a lifelong condition and gradually patients become home bound due to their daily physical, emotional and psychological struggles.
Caregivers often complaint that how a person diagnosed with Parkinson’s prefers staying at home and avoid meeting family and friends or attending social gatherings out of fear of social stigma.
Dr. Hrishikesh Kumar, Consultant Neurologist, Head of Neurology, Institute of Neurosciences,
Kolkata (IN-K), a doctor who treats his patients beyond medicines.
He feels the isolation and agonies of the patients and their care givers. He is the key person to form this support group where patients can mingle with fellow patients, they can share their experiences and they exchange their views and ideas and gather knowledge about the disease which will help them to cope and fight with the disease.
The Society has successfully organized awareness program that covered physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions, counseling and consultation by several eminent doctors and specialists:
Fun games, quiz, videos, bakery workshop were conducted on weekly basis that instilled a lot of enthusiasm among the participants.
A session on Tai-chi was well attended by patients.
Our doctors and others members participated in Tsk25 Marathon on 20th December for the cause of PD.Our President Dr. Hrishikesh Kumar, who is a Marathon runner of international repute, ran 25 KM for his patients.
Dr. Alokananda Roy, eminent dancer who conducted a session with our patients on “Dance for PD”. It is a successful event.
Produced a documentary on PD named “Things fall apart-a Parkinson’s story”acclaimed by everyone nationally as well as internationally.
We have created our Face Book in the name of “ PARKINSON’S DISEASE PATIENTS WELFARE SOCIETY KOLKATA”.