MetroWest Medical Center Gives Grant to Callahan Center

The Metrowest Medical Center made a $2,500 donation to the Callahan Center for its Parkinson’s Support Group, Framingham Town Manager Bob Halpin informed Framingham Selectmen.

“The new funding will be used to secure a co-facilitator who has medical and pharmacological background,” said Halpin. “This new skill set will be an excellent complement to the existing in-house professional social worker.”

“Together they will be able to provide a more comprehensive approach to education and support for individuals and families impacted by this disease,” said Halpin.

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Symptoms include muscle rigidity, tremors, and changes in speech.

Nearly one million people in the US are living with Parkinson’s disease, according to the Foundation.

The cause is unknown, and although there is presently no cure, there are treatment options such as medication and surgery to manage its symptoms.