Parkinson: A story of La Plata on the occasion of World Disease Day

CAROLINA CASSOUSS SIGNED THE DEDICTIONS OF HIS BOOK / DAY

With the spirit in the clouds, the constant thirst for improvement and an open mind to challenges, Carolina Cbadouss, 73, from La Plata, has become a beacon for those suffering from Parkinson's disease. , whose fight has its place in the world and it is commemorated today. For more than a decade, the neighbor of La Plata is treated for this disease, participates in a multidisciplinary workshop held at Alejandro Korn hospital, Melchor Romero, and has transformed his experience into a recently published and presented book in society.

Cbadouss, in dialogue with EL DIA, said that "when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, I felt something similar to relief." Why am I saying this? like that? For the simple reason that my health chart was so complex because of asymptomatic cerebral ischemia that could lead to senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. I was afraid of Alzheimer 's disease and when they told me that my picture was Parkinson' s, I was sure it was an illness. incurable, but that I could cope with it. "

"In the midst of earthquakes, another terrible disease occurred: between Parkinson's disease and cancer, I had to undergo chemotherapy and endless studies, in which I recorded my experiences while waiting for each shift. produced notes on the book we called "The English of my Life, living with Parkinson".

One of the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease is the high degree of depression that it generates in patients. "As far as I'm concerned, this did not happen to me because I was born optimistic and enterprising, I was able to cope well in the first eight years, then stronger images appeared but I I am beaten day by day.I am going to the Romero Hospital Workshop, where an interdisciplinary group of professionals and students is doing a very good job that helps us cope with the disease. "

Cbadouss lives in the region of Estancia Chica, has 3 children and 10 grandchildren. She dedicated her life to work and social badistance in the different areas where she worked until retirement. This spirit of solidarity has also contributed to the writing of this book, the purpose of which is to convey a hopeful but realistic message to people and families of people with Parkinson's disease. The book was edited by EDULP and counted with the collaboration of María de los Angeles Bacigalupe (co-director of Parkinson's Workshop and researcher at CONICET).

The book comes from the intertwining that occurs in the Parkinson's disease workshop, a stable extension program of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (UNLP), born out of the need for patients with Parkinson's disease, perceived by its creator, Dr. José Luis Dillon, in 2002, then joined the goals of the university.

MESSAGE OF HOPE

Cbadouss dedicated his life to work and social badistance in the different areas where he worked until his retirement. This spirit of solidarity may have also contributed to the writing of this book, the purpose of which is to communicate a message full of hope, both realistic and realistic. families of people with Parkinson's disease (a neurodegenerative disease that has not been cured yet).

As a goal derived from the book, its reading can contribute to members of the health team, they point out at the workshop.

The workshop on Parkinson's disease is held on Tuesday morning and his contact is the mail [email protected].