Information Sheets

tulip logo small Parkinson’s SA has an extensive range of information sheets which provide guidance on managing all aspects of the condition. Single information sheets can be obtained, free of charge, on request to the Parkinson’s SA office (8357 8909). A bound edition containing all the factsheets is available.
No. Title Comments
1 Description and Incidence General information about PD
2 Symptoms Describes common symptoms
3 Tremor Describes several types of tremor
4 Dopaminergic Therapy Discusses treatments to overcome dopamine deficiency
5 Apomorphine On the use of apomorphine
6 Surgery Describes surgical treatments of PD
7 Depression Description and treatment of depression associated with PD
8 Mental Changes in Parkinson’s Describes common mental ailments
9 Speech and Swallowing Advice on speech and swallowing problems
10 Diet and Nutrition Medication and meals, healthy diet, foods which are easy to swallow
11 Exercise Simple exercises for PD
12 Oral Health Care Possible problems in oral hygiene
13 MPTP & Drug-Induced Parkinson’s Discusses drug induced PD
14 Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Describes the onset of PD in younger people
15 Self Help and Support Groups The importance of self help and support
16 Conductive Education Describes Conductive Education technique
17 Carers Information and advice for carers
18 Restless Legs Dealing with restless legs
19 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Describes the symptoms
20 Tricks for Mobility Hints for overcoming movement problems
21 Glossary of terms relating to Parkinson’s Disease List of definitions
22 Diagnosing Parkinson’s Early diagnostic indicators
23 The Beginning of Parkinson’s Discusses onset and progression
24 Coming to Terms with Parkinson’s An approach to accepting diagnosis
25 Forming Partnerships Enlisting the help of others to deal with PD
26 Patterns of Parkinson’s (Epidemiology) Where, when and who PD affects
27 Driving To drive or not to drive?
28 Managing Problems associated with Advancing Parkinson’s Discusses the later symptoms
29 Depression, Personality and Anxiety Mood changes associated with PD
30 Constipation & Bladder problems in Parkinson’s Disease Describes problems with bowel or bladder functions

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