World Parkinson’s Month
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
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3, Owukori Crescent, Alaka EstateSurulere, Lagos 100242 Nigeria
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WHO WE ARE
The Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Center was created to support and enhance the lives of people living with Parkinson’s, their care partners, and their families to achieve their highest possible quality of life through compassion.
ADPF shall provide information, inspiration, and tools to help people with Parkinson’s live better everyday.
Until there is a cure for Parkinson’s, the ADPF shall continue to lead the way in providing care and resources that improve quality of life.
“I’ll hold your hand, so you won’t fall” – Rasheda Ali 2005
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a condition where a part of your brain deteriorates, causing more severe symptoms over time. While this condition is best known for how it affects muscle control, balance and movement, it can also cause a wide range of other effects on your senses, thinking ability, mental health and more.
Parkinson’s disease is very common overall, ranking second among age-related degenerative brain diseases. It’s also the most common motor (movement-related) brain disease. Experts estimate that it affects at least 1% of people over age 50 worldwide.
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Become A Volunteer
Join the movement to transform lives and find a cure, you will be provided handy tools to help you show your support, take action and make a difference
Make A Donation
Donate Now To Join Us In The Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease.Together, we can make a difference to the lives of everyone living with Parkinson’s.
OUR MISSION - Twelve Thematic Areas
- Providing information and awareness about the disease
- Support access to Neurological Care
- Support research work into finding a cure for PD
- Support families through change as cognitive and physical limitations evolve
- Providing a low impact gym where “exercise is medicine” comes to life
- Providing a Boxing Arena where balance becomes less important than the opponent
- Provide a Dance Studio for patients to strengthen their core and improve their balance indirectly
- A place to practice handwriting to conquer Micrographia
- Collaborate with other Foundations to make medication available to patients all over Nigeria
- Providing a haven for patients – for social interaction
- Provide training support for caregivers
- Coordinate support groups for patients and caregivers alike
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The ADPF - Team
Surulere, Lagos 100242 Nigeria
Official First Day – Prayers & Dedication
April 19, 2022 - May 19, 2022
Events Category:
Physical EventsEvents Location:
3, Owukori Crescent, Alaka EstateSurulere, Lagos 100242 Nigeria
Create Awareness About PD & The ADPF
May 2, 2022 - June 22, 2022
Events Category:
Physical EventsEvents Location:
3, Owukori Crescent, Alaka EstateSurulere, Lagos 100242 Nigeria
Frequently Asked Questions.
Parkinson’s disease is a condition where a part of your brain deteriorates, causing more severe symptoms over time. While this condition is best known for how it affects muscle control, balance and movement, it can also cause a wide range of other effects on your senses, thinking ability, mental health and more.
- Tremor in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head.
- Muscle stiffness, where muscle remains contracted for a long time.
- Slowness of movement.
- Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls.
And Several Other Symptoms, Visit Our Resource Centre To Learn More: Click Here
The main risk factor is age, because Parkinson’s disease is most commonly found in adults over the age of 50 (although diagnoses can occur in much younger people). Men also have a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease than women.
Parkinson’s disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. Nerve cells in this part of the brain are responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine.
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