11/04/2022
🧠 WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY 🧠
Not enough people understand what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s. They don’t know it is actually a serious condition. They also don’t realise that treatments are limited and that there is no cure for Parkinson's.
5 facts about Parkinson's to help build awareness:
➼ Parkinson's is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
➼ There are over 40 symptoms. From pain and stiffness, to problems with sleep and mental health. Everyone’s experience is different.
➼ 1 in 37 people alive today in the UK will be diagnosed with Parkinson's in their lifetime.
➼ Every hour, 2 more people are diagnosed. That's the same as 18,000 people every year.
➼ Around 145,000 people in the UK are currently diagnosed with Parkinson's.
If you want to learn more about Parkinson's then click the link below: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/world-parkinsons-day
World Parkinson’s Day takes place on 11 April every year to raise awareness of Parkinson's.