JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute offers a unique two-week inpatient rehabilitation program for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. The program, called the Parkinson’s Wellness Program, focuses on restoring and maintaining function. We work with you to develop and meet your individual goals, whether it be medication adjustment, decreasing falls, improving voice quality or improving activities of daily living.
We work with you to increase your independence, offering a skilled medical team, caregiver support and personalized training. Initial assessment is completed by:
- Neurologists specializing in Movement Disorder at JFK University Medical Center’s Neuroscience Institute
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitative Physicians at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
A diverse team of specialists then creates your customized treatment plan, including:
- Exercise Physiologists
- Nutritionists
- Occupational therapists
- Pharmacists
- Physical therapists
- Recreation therapists
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Rehabilitation psychologists
- Speech language pathologists
- Social workers
- Caretakers are welcomed to participate and will receive support.
Upon completion of the program, you will be transitioned into outpatient services that may be recommended in order to continue living well with Parkinson’s Disease, such as:
- LSVT BIG®️
- LSVT LOUD®️
- ParkinSINGS Choir
- Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR!)
- Rock Steady Boxing®️
- SPEAK OUT!®️ and LOUD Crowd®️
Our goal is to help you achieve your goals, whatever that might be. From dancing with your spouse, to independence in the kitchen or being understood by your grandchildren, we are here to assist you in achieving what is most important in your life.
For more information about the inpatient Parkinson’s Wellness Program, please call 732-321-7070.
