Parkinsonism Society Tauranga Inc| Parkinsonism Society Tauranga Inc | |
| Contact Name: | Coordinator Mary Reid |
| Postal Address: | PO Box 714 Tauranga |
| Phone: | 07 572 2952 |
| Fax: | 07 572 2950 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | |
Field Officers
Joelene Morris
Ph: 07 572 2952
Fax: 07 572 2950
Email: joelene.m@xtra.co.nz
Waihi Beach to Pukehina
Lynette Richardson
Phone/Fax: 07 3080322
Email: tauranga@parkinsons.org.nz
Pukehina to East Coast
Office Hours:
9.00am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday (answer phone if unattended)
About Parkinson's
Parkinson's is a slowly progressive neurological condition which occurs when insufficient quantities of the chemical Dopamine are produced in the brain. This results in key neurological symptoms - changes in movement, balance and coordination.
One in every 500 people in New Zealand has Parkinson's.
Parkinsons New Zealand
Parkinson's New Zealand is the only organisation dedicated to working for people with Parkinson's, their spouses, carers, whanau and health professionals.
For more information and links to other useful sites, go to the Parkinsons New Zealand website- www.parkinsons.org.nz
Bay of Plenty Division
Our division covers the area from Waihi Beach to East Cape in the Bay of Plenty. We provide support for people with Parkinson's, their spouses, carers and whanau including:
- Home visits
- Assisting people to access services to which they are entitled
- Total mobility assessment
- Education, support, encouragement
Regular meetings and support groups
The Bay of Plenty division holds regular meetings and support groups. Please contact the division for further details.
- Support Meetings in Tauranga & Whakatane (monthly)
- Support Meetings in Katikati (quarterly)
- Exercise Classes in Tauranga and Te Puke (weekly)
- Carers only meetings in Tauranga (fortnightly)
- Parkinsonian only meetings in Tauranga (quarterly)
As well as regular meetings, we offer social activites, seminars and a speech group.
The Field Officers are also available to speak to groups and service organisations to inform and raise the awareness of Parkinsons's.
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Living your Life Private Occupational Therapy Services Ltd
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