Duration: 60 minutes
Objectives:
- What causes Parkinson’s disease
- The symptoms and who is at risk
- How it is diagnosed and treated
- How to cope with, or help those in your care to cope with, a Parkinson’s diagnosis
- More about the complex and interrelated symptoms of Parkinson’s
- How to alleviate these symptoms
- About the side effects of Parkinson’s medication, and the effect of Parkinson’s on everyday life and relationships
- The stages of Parkinson’s
Some of the issues faced by those with advanced Parkinson’s and their carers - Ways to deal with and adapt to worsening Parkinson’s symptoms
- Some of the resources available to the carers of those with advanced Parkinson’s
Key topics
How common Parkinson’s disease is | What causes Parkinson’s disease | Who is at risk | Initial and diagnostic symptoms | Diagnosis | Parkinsonism and Parkinsonian Syndrome | Symptoms – tremor, bradykinesia, sleep disorders, depression, loss of sense of smell, cognitive issues, apathy, orthostatic hypotension, facial masking, dystonia | Advanced symptoms – freezing, confusions, forgetfulness, paranoia, anxiety, personality changes, skin cancer | Side effects of Parkinson’s drugs |Medication treatment | Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, dietary advice |Surgery | Communication | Taking control – exercise, diet | The stages of Parkinson’s | Care partners and the wellbeing of the carer | Financial help, help for carers, care and support assessment | Safety in the home, specialist equipment | Driving with Parkinson’s | Parkinson’s and work
This course is aimed at:
- Anyone who wishes to gain an understanding of Parkinson’s disease
How to Book
If you are interested in attending any of the training opportunities listed, please ask your employer to contact the Direct Payments Team on: 01942 489579 or email: dasdirectpayments@wigan.gov.uk
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