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Date:4/21/2008

ase in 1980 and has lived with PD for over two decades. As with many other Parkinson's disease patients, one of the hardest parts of the disease for Oman is the confinement the disease creates. With Accolade's physical therapy service, Oman is working to improve strength, balance and posture.

"Our specialized short-term programs for Parkinson's disease patients focuses on giving them back their independence while managing the day-to-day changes that come with a progressive neurological disease," said Thomas Collier, an Accolade Physical Therapist.

Accolade recently developed a quiz to assess whether a person has developed symptoms which are indicative of Parkinson's disease. The quiz, a discussion tool, asks questions concerning a person's ability to perform normal daily activities and changes in body movement as well as other indicators of Parkinson's disease. If a respondent answers 'yes' to any of the questions, Accolade recommends they discuss the findings during their next physician's appointment.

Accolade Homecare

Based in Denton, Texas, Accolade Homecare has served Home Health and Hospice patients for more than 20 years. With 20 locations throughout Texas and Oklahoma, Accolade's nurses and therapists visit patients in their homes, assess symptoms and provide treatment under the orders of the patient's physician.

Accolade's sophisticated specialty programs focus on the patient and includes family members every step of the way. Accolade's services incorporate treatment for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cardiac care, orthopedic care, foot care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy and provide training for wound and ostomy care, enteral nutrition and diabetes. Accolade's hospice offers a special kind of care designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally-ill patients and their families.

Accolade provides customized solutions in Alzheimer's, Orthopedic, Diabetes, Geriatrics,
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