In Australia, Parkinson’s Diseases (PD) affects one in every 350 people. It’s a progressive degenerative disorder that affects the control of body movements. While no two people will be affected in the same way, some of the main symptoms include tremor, rigidity of the muscles, and slowness of movement. As it is a progressive disease, these symptoms usually develop slowly over many years and may gradually increase in severity.
For more information about Parkinson’s, visit www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au
Other ways you can get involved and help support:
- Unity Walk for Parkinson’s: www.unitywalk.com.au/
- Parkinson’s Victoria A Walk in the Park: www.parkinsonswalk.com.au
- Find out what’s going on in your State during Australia’s National Parkinson’s Awareness Week
28 August – 4 September 2013: www.parkinsons.org.au/
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