Understanding usually relieves the concerns which people commonly and naturally feel about Parkinson's Disease.
Knowledgeable patients are able to more accurately describe their condition to health professionals.
This is very valuable in helping them decide how best to treat each individual. Information for members is provided through a regular newsletter, brochures, books, audio and video tapes, seminars and telephone contact. The group meetings provide social contact and emotional support, giving members opportunities to meet people in similar circumstances. In addition, groups for young and newly diagnosed members have been formed. Because Parkinson's Disease is not well understood in the community, we provide guest speakers for outside organisations and media presentations.