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A Health Professional

The wide spectrum of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s means that health professionals from various disciplines play an important role in the management of Parkinson’s. Understanding the condition will help you to deliver the best possible care to your client living with Parkinson’s.

Parkinson's And You

Information about Parkinson's and how it affects people.

Introduction

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects people from all walks of life. It is quite common, with approximately 80,000 Australians, including 27,000 Victorians living with Parkinson’s.

What Causes Parkinson's?

Currently there is no known cause of Parkinson’s or understanding of why some people develop Parkinson’s and not others. This is the reason Parkinson’s is often referred to as “Idiopathic (or typical) Parkinson’s”.

How Does Parkinson's Progress?

Parkinson’s is a chronic and slowly progressive disorder. This means that symptoms normally appear slowly and develop gradually over time. The stage at which symptoms appear, speed at which they progress and the severity of those symptoms will vary from person to person. The most important point is that Parkinson’s affects everyone differently.

Recently Diagnosed With Parkinson's

Individual reactions to being diagnosed with Parkinson’s are as varied as the symptoms of the condition. Whatever the reaction, no one has to face Parkinson’s alone, we are in this together.

Symptoms

Information about the potential symptoms of Parkinson’s and how they can affect a person living with Parkinson’s.

Overview

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition, which is characterised by both motor (movement) and non-motor symptoms. A full list of symptoms is explained here.

Treatments and Professional Support

Information about medications, surgical options and professional support available for people living with Parkinson’s.

Overview

While there is currently not a cure for Parkinson's, there are a range of treatments that can help to manage the day-to-day symptoms.

Living With Parkinson’s

Information about how to live well with Parkinson’s.

Overview

People living with Parkinson's can continue to live long and rewarding lives. There are many ways to live well including exercising and eating well. Other aspects of living with Parkinson's such as driving, working, relationships, holidays and travel are explained.

Support For You

Information about support services, health education events and neurlogists to assist in making a positive impact in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s.

Overview

Support and information can make a significant and positive difference to the lives of people living with Parkinson’s, their family and carers. Parkinson’s Victoria provides a range of support services to assist in managing the condition and improving the quality of life. This includes seminars for people recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and a free and confidential telephone service operated by a highly skilled health team.

Information For You

Personal stories and information about resources and publications in English and other languages, to assist people living with Parkinson’s feel more informed.

Overview

Parkinson’s Victoria provides a range of resources and publications that can assist people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers to feel more informed about the condition. We are also committed to funding research that will provide life quality outcomes for people living with Parkinson’s and ultimately, find a cure.

Research

Information about Parkinson’s research studies and ways to participate, that aim to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s both today and tomorrow.

Overview

Parkinson’s is a complex condition for which there is no known cause or cure.

About Us

Find out more about Parkinson’s Victoria and how we are helping people living with Parkinson’s across the state.

Overview

Parkinson’s Victoria raises awareness and funds for services and research that improves the quality of life for 27,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Victoria.

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