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SUMMARY:88. An Analysis of Online Peer Support Groups for Informal Caregiv
 ers of Patients With Parkinson's Disease
DESCRIPTION:Poster\n\nSarvesh Sawant, Nandana Nair, Caroline Clayton, Anir
 udh Vemuri, Avantika Anoop, Agastya Sharma, and Kapil Chalil Madathi (Clem
 son University)\n\nParkinson's Disease (PD) affects over 500,000 Americans
 , causing symptoms like tremors and stiffness. Informal caregivers, often 
 family or friends, play a critical role in providing support, which includ
 es emotional support, assistance with daily activities, and medication man
 agement. However, this caregiving is emotionally and physically taxing, le
 ading to stress, burnout, and adverse effects on mental health. Online pee
 r support groups, especially on platforms like Reddit, have become essenti
 al for caregivers, allowing them to connect virtually and share experience
 s, overcoming geographical and time constraints and reluctance to engage i
 n person. This study aims to explore the specific needs and challenges fac
 ed by PD caregivers in these online communities. It examines the types of 
 information they seek, the responses they receive, and the range of emotio
 ns they experience. By understanding these aspects, the research seeks to 
 enhance the support dynamics and emotional wellbeing within these virtual 
 support networks.\n\nTrack: Aging, Augmented Cognition, Children's Issues,
  Communications, Cybersecurity, Education, Environmental Design, General S
 essions, Human AI Robot Teaming (AI), Macroergonomics, Occupational Ergono
 mics, Student Forum, Surface Transportation, Sustainability, System Develo
 pment
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