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Parkinson’s and You
Information about Parkinson’s and how it affects your life.
- What is Parkinson’s?
  Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects people from all walks of life. It is quite common, many people are affected and if you have recently been diagnosed you are not alone, Fight Parkinson’s is here to support you.
- Symptoms
  Although classified as a movement disorder, it can affect people in different ways. Sometimes the emotional changes can be more troublesome than the motor changes, and can have a bigger impact on the day-to-day life of someone living with Parkinson’s.
- Treatments & Professional Support
  It is important for people living with Parkinson’s to be proactive in the management of their condition. However, they do not have to face this challenge alone.
- Living with Parkinson’s
  One of the key things to remember is that most people with Parkinson’s disease continue to live long and rewarding lives.
- Health Professionals
Support for You
Help and support resources for you.
Information for You
Fight Parkinson’s 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.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways you can support Fight Parkinson’s. We have many activities you can take part in, plus opportunities to volunteer.
Research
Fight Parkinson’s is committed to funding vital research to further understand Parkinson’s, to find better treatment options and ultimately a cure.
About Us
Parkinson’s is a very individual condition, with each person experiencing a different combination of symptoms.
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Positive Life: Communication and Cognition

Online Session via Zoom (map)

Wed 5th Oct 2022, 12:00pm to 1:00pm (1 hour)

Do you sometimes find it hard to find the right word? Need more time to put your thoughts into words? Are there times when it’s harder to think, concentrate or process information? You are not alone. Communication and thinking changes can occur in Parkinson’s and can impact quality of life.

Communication and cognition interact in a complex way, involving multiple brain regions and pathways. Every person’s experience will be different and changes may initially be noticed by other people in your life. This session is presented by Fight Parkinson's Health team members:

Janet Benalcazar, Speech Pathologist
Victoria Tull, Occupational Therapist

This session will discuss some common communication and cognitive changes experienced in Parkinson’s and provide practical strategies to help prevent, recognise, and repair breakdowns to achieve successful outcomes.

If you want to check out other Positive Life sessions, click here.

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Being diagnosed with Parkinson's is a personal experience but no one has to face Parkinson's alone. Support and information can make a significant and positive difference to the lives of those living with Parkinson's, their families and carers.

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Upcoming events

26 Apr

Online Singing
Online Session via Zoom

26 Apr

A Walk in the Park (Colac)
Lake View Café, 1 Fyans St, Colac, 3250

28 Apr

A Walk in the Park (Swan Hill)
Riverside Park, Swan Hill

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Upcoming events

From research lectures and information sessions for people living with Parkinson's and carers, to seminars for health professionals, we run events across Victoria to suit everyone.

Find out about our upcoming events.