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WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY

11 APRIL 2019

 



Medtronic, Parkinson’s organisations and supporters around the world are coming together for the third year in a row to raise global awareness and understanding of Parkinson's.

This World Parkinson's Day, join the global Parkinson's community and #UniteForParkinsons

WHAT IS <br>PARKINSON'S<sup>1</sup>

A chronic and progressive movement disorder, in which symptoms continue and worsen over time.

As the disease progresses, the amount of dopamine produced in the brain decreases, leaving a person unable to control movement normally.

PARKINSON'S <br>DISEASE SYMPTOMS <sup style="top: -1.5rem; font-size: 10px;">1.2</sup</h1>

Primary symptoms of Parkinson's

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DBS Infographic
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<h1 style="color: #F7A800;">PARKINSON'S <br>DISEASE PROGRESSION<sup style="top: -1.5rem; font-size: 10px;">1.2</sup</h1>

Stages of Parkinson's

DBS Progression Infographic

HEAR PATIENTS TALK ABOUT FOCUSING ON THE THINGS THEY LOVE AND WANT TO DO  

We are profiling the European Parkinson’s Disease Association as part of our Global campaign. Keep an eye out for the Australians as part of this global video.

VISIT THE VIDEO HERE

PARKINSON'S DISEASE AFFECTS EVERYBODY

We recognise the Australian and New Zealand Parkinson’s community. We encourage you to contact The Parkinson’s Association and their representative body in your state. 

People with Parkinson's Uniting for Parkinson's.  #UNITEFORPARKINSONS 

VISIT THE VIDEO HERE
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Please consult your healthcare professional for further information:

1 www.epda.eu.com

2 www.parkinson.org