Information Session on Parkinson’s Plus Conditions

For people with Parkinson’s Plus Conditions and People who care for people with Parkinson’s Plus Conditions.

Guest speakers from Victoria and PSP Australia will be attending.

Date 27th September

Time 10.00am – 1.30pm

Venue Parkinson’s Queensland 2/25 Watland St, Springwood, 4127

Cost Gold coin donation.

TELECONFERENCE Is available on request

PROGRAM

10.00-10.30 Arrival / Registration

10.30-10.45 Parkinsons Queensland Presentation Helen Crew, CEO

10.45-11.45 Parkinson’s Plus Conditions Victor McConvey, Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist, Parkinson’s Victoria

PSP, MSA and CBS explained, key symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment and symptom control.

11.45-12.15 Morning tea

12.15-12.45 Carers Perspective Anne Mooney and Ann Robinson – PSP Australia

Personal experiences family members who have had a loved one diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

12.45 – 13.15 Support in Queensland Donna Byrne Health Promotion Officer, Parkinson’s QLD.

Importance of developing a support group.