Parkinson's WA Christmas Appeal
Diagnosed with Parkinson's 12 years ago at the age of 45, Raymond continues to inspire the Parkinson's community and is a fierce advocate for the work of Parkinson's WA.
As the Parkinson's WA Nurse Specialist Service is only partially funded by the Department of Health, we rely on donations from our community to ensure that we can continue supporting people living with Parkinson's in Western Australia.
Please take the time to read Raymond's story here.
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RESEARCH: Calling for Participants
RESEARCH: Calling for Participants
Perron Institute’s TONiC (Trajectories of Outcomes in Neurological Conditions) researchers are now recruiting people with Parkinson’s to participate in this quality of life and genetic study. The objective of the study is to improve our understanding of how genetics can impact patient progression and quality of life, eventually helping researchers and clinicians improve patient care and therapies.
CLICK HERE for information about the study.
CLICK HERE to register your interest in this study.
Who cares for the carer? Co-designing a novel service to support health and wellbeing of older carers of older people
Give your opinion on older carers’ needs relating to carer health, wellbeing, health promotion, support service use and needs
We are seeking older carers (aged 50 years and above) who care for older people (aged 65 years or above) to complete a survey
Why should I take part in this study?
Your opinion will help us:
- Better understand the information and support sources used by older carers of older people to manage their health, wellbeing and caring needs.
- Co-design a new service to support health and wellbeing of older carers of older people in Australia.
What will it involve?
- Complete a 30 minute (approx.) online survey
- Submit the survey on-line
Where can I get the survey?
Please click on the online survey link https://bit.ly/3fa3pJf to complete the survey
An explanatory statement (provides more information on this research) can be sent to your email address by contacting Dr Moira Watson.
If you prefer to complete a paper-based survey, a paper-based survey, an explanatory statement and a reply paid envelope will be posted to you.
For further information:
Dr Moira Watson, Murdoch University, Phone: 08 9360 6217, Email: moira.watson@murdoch.edu.au
Funded by:National Centre for Healthy Ageing, Monash University
Control & Mood in People with Parkinson's
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UK) are looking for participants to take part in a research project on how feelings of control and mood in people with Parkinson’s may affect taking medication.
This study is closing in only 10 days, so please consider completing this quick survey:
Research Call for Participants
University of SA are looking for individuals under the age of 65 with Parkinson's to take part in a community participatory project. With an aim to further enhance resources and education for people living with Young Onset Parkinson's in the community, researchers need volunteers to assist with their work and findings.
Please click HERE for more information.
Consumer and Community Involvement Program
Researchers are inviting 12 people, or their carers with a lived experience of being admitted to and discharged from a hospital in Western Australia, to assist them to create scenarios for a new healthcare training simulator for students and staff.
They are particularly interested in talking with people and carers with lived experiences of traumatic brain injury (also called ‘head injury’), Parkinson’s disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Participants invited for Parkinson's Research
Heat Sensitivity Study
The Parkinson’s condition may present with non-movement symptoms, including the way the body responds to changes in temperature. However, many aspects of how people with Parkinson’s disease experience the heat, such as their perceptions of heat, its effects on day-to-day activities and quality of life, and whether they experience symptoms of heat-related illness, are not well understood.
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Support the Parkinson's Community
Researchers are inviting 12 people, or their carers with a lived experience of being admitted to and discharged from a hospital in Western Australia, to assist them to create scenarios for a new healthcare training simulator for students and staff.
They are particularly interested in talking with people and carers with lived experiences of traumatic brain injury (also called ‘head injury’), Parkinson’s disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Find out more: cciprogram.org
To apply: https://bit.ly/PharmSim
Applications Close: Friday March 5
Curtin University Parkinson's Western Australia Synapse - Australia's Brain Injury Organisation Carers WA Fight Stroke Australia Stroke Foundation of Western Australia Lung Foundation Australia
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Sleep issues for People with Young Onset Parkinson's (Under 65)
On behalf of the Parkinson’s community, Parkinson’s Australia is seeking feedback for the development of an App. One of the issues identified during consultations for this Young Onset Parkinson’s Exchange (YOP-X) Project, is around sleep and fatigue.
The idea is that the App could assist people with Young Onset Parkinson’s to improve their journey with Parkinson’s. The idea is that the App could assist with Young Onset Parkinson’s to improve their sleep and maximise energy.
While studies have shown that sleep issues are one of the most frequent non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, greater understanding is needed around how sleep issues present in younger people with Parkinson’s.
The questions accessed via the following link are there to act as a prompt, with a space for any additional contributions. The short survey is also completely anonymous.
Please click here to participate: TAKE SURVEY HERE
Your contribution to Parkinson’s research is greatly appreciated.
