PETALING JAYA: ReGen Rehab Hospital is inviting Malaysian Armed Forces veterans diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to receive free therapy under its Parkinson’s Rehab Corporate Responsibility programme.
According to a press release, the initiative by ReGen Rehab in conjunction with the Malaysian Armed Forces Day will be in effect for three months, from September 16 until December 15.
The programme themed My Parkinson Partner is in appreciation of veterans living with Parkinson’s disease, and to be their rehab partner in improving their functional health, well-being and quality of life.
The initiative was launched at a ceremony held at ReGen Rehab, which was attended by the Malaysian Parkinson’s Disease Association (MPDA), the Malaysian Armed Forces Veteran Affairs Department (JHEV) and the Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association (MACVA).
Chief executive officer of ReGen Rehab Hospital Hanafi Salehuddin said that the initiative taken was in honour of the Armed Forces veterans who have served Malaysia as frontline heroes in the past years.
“Given their service and sacrifice, we want to play our part to provide the healthcare they deserve, by reaching out to those with Parkinson’s to help them improve functional independence and bring them back to their best selves.
“Through specialised, coordinated and tailored rehabilitation interventions, we want to support veterans with Parkinson’s by helping them remain independent for as long as possible, thereby restoring their health and rebuilding their lives.”
He hopes that through the initiative, not just veterans but also the general public would become more aware of the disease and take the necessary measures toward recognising and prioritising the medical, emotional, and social needs of patients and people with Parkinson’s.
Meanwhile President of the Malaysian Parkinson’s Association (MPDA) Sara Lew commended the initiative as an effort to give back to the Malaysian community, in particular the Armed Forces veterans.
“On top of raising awareness on Parkinson’s, it also provides a lifeline of hope that those living with Parkinson’s can lead functional and a better quality of life through timely rehabilitation and a supportive care network,” she said.
The general public may contact via phone at 03-7626 1388, WhatsApp 019-917 1388 or email info@regen.rehab for further information.
