Appearing via ZOOM. Sheree Ambosini, a nurse for 30 years, with advanced clinical studies in neurology appointed G.V. Health Movement Disorder Service nurse.
First time in rural health such a position created in association with G.V. Health, Parkinson's Victoria and Shepparton Parkinson's Support Group.
Dr Parkinson a G.P. in London 204 years ago outlined motor symptoms, pain and mood and other parts of body. Took 150 years before medication became available and has come a long way since.
Parkinson's is the second most common neurogenerative disorders in the world, often going undiagnosed for many years. Still no cure, but research being conducted around the world.
A chronic progressive neurological disease, with the brain not producing dopamine. 80,000 living with Parkinson's in Australia, commonly over 65 years, effecting men 2 to 1 with women.
No known cause, a trigger in the brain, pulled by environment (pesticides), accident, major trauma or genetic.
STEPHEN MILLS told of his journey with Parkinson's. Diagnosed 3 years ago, but should have been diagnosed 3 to 6 years earlier. Movement monitored by wearing a watch with information sent to Dr Bhattacharya who adjusts medication accordingly.
