Parkinson’s disease, often known as ‘Parkinson’s’, is a condition that affects the brain, causing symptoms such as shaking and stiffness of the limbs. Being a progressive disease, symptoms usually get worse over time eventually resulting in individuals having difficulty walking and talking. Whilst the cause of the disease is unknown, we can clarify the disease for you to ensure you are able to understand what it is and how to best support and care for individuals who have been diagnosed with it.
Key objectives:
Understand what Parkinson’s disease is
Be able to identify of the signs and symptoms of the disease
Know the stages of progression of Parkinson’s disease
Be able to describe how the disease is diagnosed and tested for
Understand the challenges Parkinson’s disease brings and the impact it has on individual’s lives
Know the treatments and therapies available for individuals with this disease
Know how to best support and care for individuals who have Parkinson’s disease
Be aware of promoting and supporting active participation
Be able to explain how to monitor the disease and record and report accordingly
