Parkinson's Disease

What is Parkinson's Disease? And what causes the disease? Those living with Parkinson's disease face challenges in their daily life caused by symptoms like tremors, stiffness, slowing motion, and unbalance. As the disease progresses, it can turn your daily tasks—such as eating, bathing, working in the kitchen and walking—into daunting chores. Assistive devices can make these tasks easier so you feel more confident.

If you or a loved one are affected by Parkinson’s Disease, you might wonder how this coronavirus can affect you. There is a lot to wrap your head around, both physically and mentally. We want to encourage a positive frame of mind and extend extra mindfulness and compassion with some self-care techniques especially for Parkinson's disease patients.

The presence of coronavirus is not only a physical threat, but it is also triggering mental health issues like anxiety, in many people. Everyone is currently self-isolating and that, too, can trigger a negative state of mind. Here’s how to stay sane and motivated throughout these challenging times.

With Parkinson’s Disease, simple everyday tasks such as going to the bathroom can become difficult due to the typical Parkinson’s Disease symptoms. Investing in a multifunctional chair is a useful assistive safety device that will help you in the bathroom to retain your mobility and independence.

The purpose of this article is to offer Parkinson's Disease Patients and their carers an overview of the types of walking frames available, the useful features for each type and their suitability for individual needs. Making the right choice will hopefully have a significant effect on their quality of life.

If you are traveling to China or a location that has a case of coronavirus, a range of measures to protect yourself from the coronavirus are recommended by the WHO, based on hand and respiratory hygiene. The Dr Hoffman’s mask is available in Australia for protection and prevention of person to person contact.