New $4.48m rehab initiative to help 2,000 people with Parkinson’s disease
More than 8,000 people in Singapore are currently estimated to live with Parkinson's disease.
The Singapore-based Lien Foundation and local organizations have launched a $4.48 million initiative called Kickstart Exercise and Empower Parkinson’s (KEEP) to assist 2,000 Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with mobility, mental health, and independence. PD, caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, brings about tremors, muscle stiffness, and non-motor symptoms.
The comprehensive program, which began in January, offers group fitness sessions, occupational therapy, and mental health support for those in the early to middle stages of the condition. Currently available at five rehabilitation centers, KEEP will expand to eight more centers by 2027, serving a population where PD is prevalent among those aged 50 and above.
Written by urgent.news from Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
