Resources

 www.parkinsonswa.org.au

Offers resources for living with Parkinson’s, carer support, Parkinson's Nurse Specialist Service and community links.

• https://www.facebook.com/ParkinsonsWA

https://parkinsonson.com/

This brilliant app was designed by a person with Parkinson's to monitor symptoms, provide flexible medication prompting and link to his podcast (which is also excellent). Available on Apple and Android devices, this app will help you communicate your on / off symptoms to your therapists and doctors. 

https://www.michaeljfox.org/

A wealth of research and information about Parkinson's Disease. Based in the US. 

• https://www.facebook.com/michaeljfoxfoundation

https://www.lsvtglobal.com/

Contains video's and resources about the LSVT BIG and LSVT Loud programs. 

https://shakeitup.org.au/

For information, advocacy and clinical trials information.

https://www.perroninstitute.org/clinics/clinic/movement-disorder-clinic/

Access to medical services and clinical studies via the Movement Disorder Clinic.

https://www.parkinsons.org.au/

For advocacy, information and access to peer groups. Check out the Young onset Parkinson's eXchange app and website. 

https://www.dementia.org.au/

For advocacy, information and access to peer groups. The offer a 24 hour National Dementia Helpline, if you need practical or emotional support: 1800 100 500

https://www.facebook.com/DementiaAustralia

https://copeprogram.com.au/

Contains information about the occupational and nursing led COPE program.

https://teepasnow.com/

Teepa Snow is a US based OT who offers training and advice for supporting people with Dementia. Her approach is titled the "Positive Approach to Care," it is highly recommended to explore Teepa's resources. 

 dta.com.au 

Offers free and paid training for carers and health workers to support people living with Dementia.

https://www.dementia.com.au/dbmas

A government run service to support families and caregivers of those with Dementia. There is a 24 hour phone service 1800 699 799 or webchat options. 

https://www.amanaliving.com.au/other-care-services/dementia-care/mccusker-nurse

The McCusker Nurse service is a free charity funded specialist dementia nurse service available in the Perth metro areas. 

Phone: (08) 9424 6396 

Email: mccuskernurse@amanaliving.com.au  

www.carerswa.asn.au

This is a government funded service offering practical and emotional support to carers Phone 1800 422 737 to link in. 

If you are caring for your partner and have children, I would encourage you to reach out to Carers WA, Young Carers Program. 1300 227 377

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Being a carer can be tough sometimes. If you need support, Beyond Blue offer free 24/7 counselling over the phone 1300 22 4636.

https://thiswayup.org.au/

A range of free online mental health and wellbeing courses. Start with a wellbeing test to guide which online course might suit you. 

https://palliativecarewa.asn.au/

Palliative Care WA have a range of online resources and face-to-face training, to support your loved one to be well supported with their life limiting condition.  

https://www.transitionsphysiotherapyperth.com.au/

https://www.neurofirstphysiotherapy.com.au/

https://speechplusau.net/

https://tadwa.org.au/

For home modifications and customised equipment

https://vitalot.com.au/