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Welcome to
Post-Polio BransonGoers Association (PPBGA). Feel free to browse our
website and please sign our
In 1955, Jonas Salk developed the Polio vaccine and the terrible Polio
epidemic was eliminated. Or was it? (Check
the stats here) For more than 1.6 million Americans,
there has been no cure. Survivors of polio who believed they had
put the disease behind them forever, find they are once again struggling
with chronic symptoms. Along with the debilitating physical aspects,
survivors also face the emotional devastation of Post-Polio Syndrome
(PPS).
Who We Are: Post-Polio BransonGoers Association (PPBGA) is a group of polio survivors and their spouses, family, friends and significant others who have discovered each other and the support that exists when we share our stories, our lives and our coping methods. We offer support not only for polio survivors, but also for their supporters. We are more than a group for support... we are a family, we are friends, and we are... above all... there for each other. There are no fees or dues to join PPBG. There are no territorial boundaries, no limitations as to color, race, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, or marital status. However, to become a member, it is understood that you know a person or family who has had polio or has post-polio syndrome (PPS). Members are invited to join the fun at our annual gathering in Branson, MO. USA. What We Do: We gather once a year in Branson, MO. USA. We enjoy visiting with one another and learn from speakers and from other people who have had the same experiences as we have. Some are further along this path of post-polio... others not as far. Each has something to share; isolation, fatigue, concerns about the next step they should take, or experiences. Or, exchanging information, lending support, encouragement, and/or hope. All these lead to enhancing self-esteem. Along with the care and support polio survivors receive from their medical team, more and more of them are finding relief and comfort from participating in support groups. We are here to promote independence and enhance the lives of all polio survivors. We do this by offering support, information and education, while raising national awareness of polio and post-polio syndrome. Our guest speakers may address topics such as psychological adjustment, nutrition, exercise, durable medical equipment, braces and orthotics, power chairs, scooters, or home modifications. We welcome all polio survivors, their friends, family, and other supporters to join us, even though you may already be a member of a local support group in your area.
"We can either complacently accept whatever befalls us and the people
around us
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