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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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Join our online Living Well conversations

Sep. 18, 2020

Arming yourself with the right tools and knowledge to manage your symptoms is key to living well with Parkinson’s.

Our Living Well conversation series is designed to empower people with Parkinson's to live optimally with the condition by increasing knowledge.

A wide range of topics have been covered since this popular online conversation series started August 2020, from telehealth, medication management and emotional well-being to sex, sleep and staying active. And with more to come, there's sure to be a topic of interest to you.

These one hour online sessions are held on selected Wednesdays at midday via Zoom. You will join Fight Parkinson’s health professionals and members of the community for a topic presentation, with plenty of time for questions and answers.

Anyone with Parkinson's, interested family members and support people are welcome to join.

Coming up soon in our Living Well conversation series:

Top 10 Questions

In this session we will run through the most frequently asked questions we get from our community. Have a question for us? Pre-submit your query and we will answer it for you! You can let us know if you have any specific questions prior to the webinar, or you can also ask during the presentation.

Wednesday 10 November - 12:00pm via Zoom

Getting Your Health on Track for the Festive Season

Christmas is a time many of us look forward to. However for some people living with Parkinson's disease, the festive season can present some challenges balancing Christmas activities. This special Living Well session will provide you with some tips and tricks for managing the festive season and how to keep your Christmas COVID-19 safe.

Wednesday 8 December - 12:00pm via Zoom

Carols by Zoom-Light

Join the Fight Parkinson’s team as we come together virtually for a very festive sing-along. Singing can be an excellent form of exercise, providing a work-out for your voice and lungs and releasing endorphins to make you feel energised and uplifted. Our Music Therapist will be facilitating this special Christmas singing session.

Wednesday 17 December - 12:00pm via Zoom

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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.

If you need to talk to someone, call our free confidential information line on:

1800 644 189

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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.