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Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
Quality of LifeTime
minutes , 30 minutes for first administration15 minutes for subsequent administrations
Assessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Study Finds People with Parkinson’s Experience High Levels of Financial Stress
People diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease experience the same level of financial stress as someone dealing with advanced cancer even if they’re still working and receiving a paycheck.
In the News
Parkinson’s Works Support Group Helps Members Navigate Employment Challenges
Lynn Johnson was a busy mother of two and a senior project manager when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease in her 40s.
Research Project
Accelerating Physical Therapy Exercise Monitoring in Parkinsons
This study will explore different ways to integrate digital health technology and behavior change interventions into physical therapy settings to improve exercise monitoring and maintenance. We are looking for people with Parkinson's Disease who are referred to the Proactive PT Program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Clinical Trial
Outpatient Physical Therapy Improvement in Movement Assessment Log
Area of Assessment
Balance – Non-vestibularCoordination
Dexterity
Functional Mobility
Gait
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Parkinson’s Works Support Group Helps Members Navigate Employment Challenges
Johnson is now a veteran member of the Parkinson’s Works group, a support group for people with Parkinson’s disease who want to discuss employment-related issues. The group is run by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and meets by Zoom twice a month and has about 16 core members around the country.
In the News
Primal Movement: A More Functional Way to Exercise
As many people continue to work from home, one trend in fitness that has gained popularity is “primal movement.” If that name makes you think has to do with how a prehistoric human would move … you aren’t too far off!
Blog
Disease Steps
Area of Assessment
GaitTime
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Working with Parkinson’s: Complex Questions Surrounding the Decision to Disclose Diagnosis
After receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), many people assume that their working lives are over -- or soon will be. But many want to continue to work, either because they are in their prime earning years, they need the insurance coverage, or they love what they do and thrive on the stimulation of being around other people.
In the News
Parkinson's Foundation Hosts Moving Day on Oct. 16
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab booth will host a booth at the the Parkinson's Foundation's Moving Day on Sunday, October 16, at Soldier Field.
In the News
Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease
Area of Assessment
Attention & Working MemoryExecutive Functioning
Behavior
Cognition
Vision & Perception
Time
minutes , 20-30 minutes for participants with Alzheimer's disease, less time for participants without Alzheimer's diseaseAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
$600.00Rehabilitation Measure
