Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Raising Understanding, Improving Treatment

Each April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month encourages us to shine a light on a condition that affects over 10 million people worldwide. At PSP, we use this time to explore how expert training and informed treatment can improve lives. We also highlight the importance of ongoing education for those delivering complex care in the community.

Parkinson’s: More Than Just Movement Difficulties

While many recognise Parkinson’s by symptoms like tremors or slowed movement, its impact often goes much deeper. People may also face speech difficulties, cognitive changes, fatigue, mood shifts, and challenges with swallowing or balance. These symptoms often vary widely between individuals.

As a result, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for everyone. Effective treatment demands a personalised strategy, and that starts with highly skilled professionals.

Training That Makes a Difference

We believe that great training leads to great outcomes. That’s why PSP offers expert-led sessions focused on the practical needs of those treating Parkinson’s in real-world settings.

Our training covers areas such as:

• Administering medications safely and correctly

• Supporting nutrition, swallowing, and hydration

• Managing non-motor symptoms with confidence

• Promoting mobility and postural safety

• Communicating with individuals experiencing cognitive change

By equipping teams with both knowledge and practical tools, we help them deliver safe, confident, and responsive treatment every day.

The Tulip: A Symbol of Resilience

You may have noticed red and white tulips featured during Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This flower symbol has a powerful story. Dutch horticulturist J.W.S. Van der Wereld, who lived with Parkinson’s himself, cultivated a unique tulip in 1980. He named it the “Dr. James Parkinson” tulip in honour of the English physician who first described the disease.

Today, the tulip serves as a global symbol of strength, hope, and ongoing efforts to improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s.

Moving Forward Together

If you’d like to learn more about how our training can strengthen your team’s knowledge and confidence in treating Parkinson’s, please visit our training page or reach out to us directly.