Paws 4 Parkinson's

#Paws4Parkinsons - Sharing our Furry Friends

Dear Shake It Up Supporter,

Our lives have changed dramatically over a very short period of time and as the situation is continually evolving, we want you to know that we are here to support you.

Throughout April we will be bringing you a new social media campaign called Paws 4 Parkinson’s. Our Ambassador Kate Stone Matheson came up with this idea and we thought it was a great way to keep us all connected. We all know how important our furry friends are in our lives and now that we are all at home our furry friends are very happy!

I know that exercise is crucial to managing my Parkinson’s symptoms and my dog Zebby is always ready, willing and excited to join me. Every morning Zebby and I head out early for a run, walk or even a trip out on the paddleboard. He’s a great training partner and keeps me company every day.

Please share a photo or video of you and your furry friends on your Facebook and Instagram pages with the hashtag #paws4parkinsons and help us spread the love. Tell us what you love most about your pet and how they motivate you and keep you happy. Let’s share the love amongst our community and help everyone to stay positive.

We have also put together some support resources below to help you navigate your way through this crisis. We will continue to share motivational stories from our community and resources to help you.

Stay safe and well.

Clyde Campbell
Founder and CEO

Pets play a huge role in maintaining positive mental health, especially as we are currently spending more time at home and distancing ourselves socially. Dogs, in particular, also keep us active and healthy through walks and playtime.

We want you, our supporters, to share photos and videos of you and your pets with a few words about what they mean to you. We want to share the love and positive stories about these special relationships with our Parkinson’s community.

To kick things off, we’re featuring Clyde and his trusty sidekick, Zebby.

Share Your Pet >>

FREE Registration Ending Soon. Register Today!

While many of us are self-isolating or working from home the Parkinson's Insight Summit is the perfect way to stay up to date with the latest information in Parkinson's. Starting tomorrow (Wednesday 1st) for 3 days over 60 speakers will be streaming directly to your home on any internet enabled device. It's FREE to watch during the live broadcast dates 1st - 3rd April and we encourage you to register.

There is a premium upgrade option available to those who wish to revisit or re-watch some of the content. We are offering a special Shake it Up discount if you would like this. Just use this code INSIGHT20SIUF to obtain your discount and make sure you select Shake It Up as your charity of choice.

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Australian Government App "Coronavirus Australia"

Download the app 'Coronavirus Australia', from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This app will deliver news, provide official health advice, and even allow users to check their symptoms. It also includes a live map showing each state’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, "As you and your family, and your community struggle through the difficult months of the new Coronavirus outbreak, this will help you to obtain accurate and timely information on what government are doing across the country to support you. "

Explaining Coronavirus to my Kids

Explaining to our children about Coronavirus can be challenging. This story from ABC Health and Wellbeing asked kids to submit their questions which Ian Mackay from the University of Queensland and the ABC's Dr Norman Swan answered. A great resource when talking to your children.

Exercises for Parkinson's

To help you keep moving Melissa McConaghy from PD Warrior shares some warm up exercises that you can do each morning from the comfort of your home.

Exercise Video>>

Meditation can Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Meditation and controlled breathing can ease anxiety and depression in people with Parkinson's. Practice wherever! Here’s a guided “5-Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere” video to get you started:

5 Minute Meditation Video>>

Ask yourself these six 'quarantine questions' for healthy daily self-care.

How Grandparents can stay connected with their Grandchildren

Petrea King has put together the Rainbow Ritual to help children deal with challenging, sad or distressing news. For grandparents that are unable to see their Grandchildren at this time, we thought this was a great way for them to stay connected and help children understand they are thinking of them.

Learn about the Rainbow Ritual >>

#SundayInspiration Images

If you are following us on social you will see our Sunday Inspirational posts from our supporter Dave Morse. Dave lives with Parkinson's and is an avid photographer. Together with his wife Fran they put together these images by using Dave's photos and adding some inspirational quotes.

Dave has developed quite a following so make sure you follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to see these.

Today we share a few of our supporter favourites.

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Over the coming months, we will be posting helpful links relating to your health and wellbeing. Please make sure you follow us on social media to stay up to date.

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