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Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
WikipediaThe term parkinsonism is used for a motor syndrome whose main symptoms are tremor at rest, stiffness, slowing of movement and postural instability. |
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Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders!The Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders is a premier clinical and research center of movement disorders |
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The Movement Disorder SocietyDefinition contributed by Marcelo Merello, MD |
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The European Parkinsons Disease Association |
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The Health ChainFind others that have the same condition and give each other a supportive hand. You are not alone. |
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Nutri NeuroNutrition for the mind. Lizette Kuhn is the consulting dietician to the Association. |
Contact Us
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Office Number:
Tel: +27 11 787 8792
Fax line: +27 11 787 2047
Dystonia landline: 011 326 2112
Karin Willemse
Director
Mobile: 084 650 6500
Email: JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING
Gisela Stanek
Accountant & Training Officer
Mobile no: 084 707 1153
Fax line: 011 787 2047
Lee-ann Duarte
Media and Advertising Liason
Mobile: 072 535 0763
Email: JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING
Our Objective
The Objectives of the Parkinson's Disease and Related Movement Disorder (Dystonia, Wilson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome) web site is to supply information about how to manage the many challenges of living with these chronic neurological conditions. It also aims to Educate and to create an Awareness & understanding by providing access & links to the latest developments fields of research in the various Movement Disorders
We Provide : The Parkinson Association SA which is a registered Non Profit Organisation (NPO 003-851) was founded in 1970. It has expanded rapidly in the years since then. We are the only national organisation working exclusively to support people with Parkinson's disease & Related Movement Disorders, their families and care-givers. Our mission is the conquest of Parkinson's Disease and the alleviation of the distress it causes. The Association produces a wide range of resources, including information sheets, booklets, audio tapes, videos, on all aspects of these disorders. Our members receive educational magazine, the Tulip Talk & Dystonia a quarterly Forum, which has many interesting features such as up-to-date reliable reports on general trends in treatment, information on welfare matters and medical viewpoints. OUR OBJECTIVE
Creating Awareness
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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
Thank you to our Partners
For ongoing support:
- Creatori Health
- Medtronic & Medtronic Activa Therapy
- Allergan
- Pharmaplan
- Lundbeck
- Alexander Forbes
Support Groups
To download a detailed list of our support groups.
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