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) or you can download from the list below. A bound edition containing all the factsheets is available at a cost of $10.
No. Title Comments
1.1 Description and Incidence General information about PD
1.2 Parkinson’s Symptoms Describes common symptoms
1.3 Diagnosis of Parkinson’s General information about PD
1.4 Medication Treatment Options General information about medication
1.5 Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease Describes surgical treatments of PD
1.6 Parkinson’s Plus Conditions Information about Parkinsonism
1.7 MPTP and Drug-Induced Parkinson’s Discusses drug induced PD
2.1 Communication and Parkinson’s Disease General information about communication problems
2.2 Swallowing and Parkinson’s Disease Advice on swallowing problems
2.3 Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease Advice on nutritional considerations
2.4 Oral Health and Parkinson’s Disease Possible problems in oral hygiene
2.5 Relationships and Parkinson’s Disease The effects on relationships due to Parkinson’s Disease
2.6 Vision and Parkinson’s Disease General information about vision factors
2.7 Sleep and Parkinson’s Disease General information about possible sleep problems
2.8 Mobility and Parkinson’s Disease Hints for overcoming movement problems
2.9 Impulse Control Disorder and Parkinson’s Disease General information about this condition
2.12 Employment and Parkinson’s Disease General information to be considered
2.13 Employees with Parkinson’s Disease General information to be considered
4 Dopaminergic Therapy Discusses treatments to overcome dopamine deficiency
5 Apomorphine On the use of apomorphine
7 Depression Description and treatment of depression associated with PD
8 Mental Changes in Parkinson’s Describes common mental ailments
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 Advice about oral health care
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
20 Tricks for Mobility Practical strategies for managing mobility
21 Glossary of terms relating to Parkinson’s Disease  List of definitions
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
     
  Deep Brain Stimulation General Information about this surgical procedure
  Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease General Information about Dementia
  Practical Tips – Common Difficulties Handy practical tips
  Safe Hospitalisation for Parkinson’s Patients General Information for Hospital Patients
  Special Challenges of Parkinson’s – For Staff General Information about coping with PD
  Parkinson’s SA Support Groups The current listing of available groups in SA is printed in the current Tulip Times which is available to all members.  Please contact our office (08) 8357 8909 if you require help with contacting support groups.