Debilitating illnesses
A chronic illness diagnosis such as cancer, multiple sclerosis or cystic fibrosis can come as a shock. It’s normal to go through a roller coaster of emotions, but it is important to know that you don’t have to go through it alone. If you or a loved one is coping with a debilitating illness diagnosis, support is available here in Stark County.
Debilitating illness are either physical or mental health conditions that weaken our bodies and brain functioning over time. These could include:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Dementia
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Poliomyelitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Schizophrenia
- Scleroderma
References
- http://www.healthcarebusinesstechnology.com/index-20.htm
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/chronic-illness-mental-health/index.shtml
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