Virtual Nurse
Session 8
Bouncing back following the diagnosis announcement of Parkinson’s disease
In this session, explore key concepts to help you understand the disease and prevent isolation. Practical information on Parkinson’s is summarized in the “Diagnosis and useful information” fact sheet.
Develop your critical reading skills so you can assess the information concerning Parkinson’s disease in the media using the “Critical Reading” fact sheet. Lastly, prepare to communicate with your loved ones following a Parkinson’s diagnosis using the “The diagnosis: to talk or not to talk about it to people around me” fact sheet.
Fact Sheets
Diagnosis and useful information
The diagnosis: to talk or not to talk about it to people around me
You’re invited to complete the next session whenever you’re ready.