Parkinson's New Zealand

OUR SOCIETY

Founded in 1983, Parkinson's New Zealand helps people affected by the neurological condition known as Parkinson's disease, named after a 19th century London doctor, James Parkinson. It has contributed from monies raised, to local and overseas research into Parkinson's disease.

THE WORK OF PARKINSON'S NEW ZEALAND

Parkinson's New Zealand provides:

• Field officers who make home visits, monitor progress of the disease and ensure medication is taken correctly, advise on ways of coping, act as advocates, counsel, link members for support and run support group meetings.
• Education and information
• Library service
• Quarterly magazine

The Society is funded by donations and grants.

THE DISEASE

There are three main symptoms, each of which may vary in degree of severity: tremor (shaking), muscular rigidity and difficulties with movement. Some sufferers have only one of these others have two or all three.

CONTACT DETAILS

Parkinson's New Zealand
National Office
Level 3, James Smith Buidling
55 Cuba Street
Wellington 6142

PO Box 11 067
Manners Street
Wellington 6142

freephone 0800-473 4636
email info@parkinsons.org.nz
website www.parkinsons.org.nz

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This page was last updated November 2011.