Creating Awareness
Other helpful information can be requested from the Parkinson Association of South Africa. OUR MOVEMENT MATTERS QUARTERLY magazine is filled with articles, features, news and valuable insights into the association.
We offer from the Association:
- Literature about PD and Support group listings
- Information on young-onset PD
- Resources for caregivers
- Neurologist referrals
- Quarterly Newsletters
What the Association does?
- Information on the most current PD research
- Lending library of videos, books and DVDs on PD
- Annual symposium for patients and families
- Programs for newly diagnosed patients and their families
- Annual PD conference for healthcare providers
- Support group training
How We do it:
- Raise funds for PD research
- Provide educational symposia on PD
- Raise public awareness and understanding of PD
- Publish newsletters to keep people informed
- of local and national PD events
- Assist local patients, families, and health professionals through our Information and Referral Centers
- Fund local PD programs
- Assist PD support groups through referrals, organization, and by providing educational materials
- Encourage and support volunteer involvement in organizations serving people with PD
- Directly represent and advocate the interests of those afflicted with PD through local organizations



