Leaping Forward: A Story of Chronic Disease Management
Dr. Rust was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 14 years ago. She will discuss how a healthy lifestyle has influenced her progression of this disease. With a touch of humor, she will share her side-step, step back, fall down, and leap forward approach to “living” her life with Parkinson’s Disease.
Objectives: The audience will be able to leap forward and...
Describe the role of a healthy lifestyle in chronic disease management.
Identify specific tips for living with a chronic disease.
Provide examples of how humor can be used in chronic disease management.