The challenge in rehabilitation is to promote training programs that deal with the physical impairments requiring special adaptive methods in order to achieve a patient's individual level of maximum independence. Patricia meets this challenge by constantly researching new and innovative approaches to diabetes rehabilitation. Patricia started a support group for individuals with disabilities and diabetes. Working with the group, she developed a training program for Volunteer Peer Counselors. They provide empathy and support by sharing stories of their personal successes as well as failures.
People learn from one another and everyone enjoys and learns from being in a group.
Patricia is an author, speaker, and educator who works not only with patients and families doing group and individual diabetes education classes, but trains staff in the current standards of diabetes self-management. Patricia is married to John Haldi, retired math instructor. They have a blended family with 5 children. The empty house syndrome hit a few years back, but now the stork is bringing many new nesters their way. By using this site, you agree to our Legal Notice and Privacy Policy .