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Feature Article & News from Cranbrook Care

Parkinson's

Unity Walk

Every day three Australians under 40 are
diagnosed with Parkinson's!

What’s the first thing you
think of when we say
Parkinson’s? Most would say
shakes or tremors. Some
might offer up stiffness or
immobility. However, there’s a fact much worse than those
combined. Every day three Australians under 40 are
diagnosed. To be diagnosed with Parkinson’s this young is
absolutely devastating for the individual, but also their
family, friends and community.

Parkinson’s disease is a movement and mood disorder

typically presenting with symptoms such as slowness of
movement, muscle rigidity, instability, tremor, depression
and anxiety. There are estimated to be some 80,000
Australians living with Parkinson’s disease. A diagnosis can News from Cranbrook Care
occur at any age with the most common age of diagnosis
being 65. 20% of those diagnosed are under the age of 50. The opening of Cranbrook Residences is fast
10% before the age of 40. approaching. The first three buildings of 24
apartments in Stage One is opening in July 2017!
There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but there are
effective treatment and therapy options that can help Stage One will have a fabulous café overlooking
manage symptoms, so people with Parkinson’s disease can the pond and golf course and an activity
continue to enjoy many years of independent and workshop located in the basement.
productive lives. There is still much to learn about what The Cranbrook Residences team are eagerly
causes Parkinson’s disease, but research is ongoing and awaiting to welcome their first 45 residents and
there is every hope that outcomes for people with help them settle into their new home.
Parkinson’s disease will continue to improve and that
ultimately there will be a cure. The Display Apartment (pictured above) was
completed in April 2017 and Jo Boik has had an
Cranbrook Care are taking part in the Annual Unity Walk & influx of tours showing off the spectacular
Run on Sunday 27 August at Homebush, to help raise much apartment.
needed funds for research in this debilitating disease.
Further information will be circulated with how to donate Stage Two is due for completion at the end of
and/ or to join the Cranbrook Care Team on this very this year. Stage Two, comprising of 26
important day. apartments and also has a cinema, fitness
centre, library and multipurpose room. We are
looking forward to showing you all the beautiful
new Cranbrook Residences.

Reference: http://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au/