INTRODUCTION
Empowering lives Enhancing care
With effect from 18th February 2014, Parkinson’s Disease Society (Singapore) has been renamed to Parkinson Society Singapore. The drop of the word “disease” was to eradicate the negative stigmatism of the condition and in keeping with the latest naming nomenclature for medical eponyms.
Parkinson Society Singapore (PSS) was formed on 16 December 1996 by a group of doctors and caregivers to help people living with Parkinson. The society was registered as a charity on 28 December 2000 and is a member of National Council of Social Service (NCSS).
Since then, the Society has organised a number of programmes including annual public forums, therapeutic exercise programmes and social and recreational activities, aimed at improving the lives of Persons with Parkinson (PwP).
The Society also works closely with support groups in various hospitals and publishes newsletters and books to raise the awareness of Parkinson. In Singapore, three out of every 1000 individuals aged 50 years and above have Parkinson. The number of PwP is expected to go up in our rapidly ageing population.
OUR LOGO
Meaning of our logo
The circle and lines in the centre represent the brain cell body and its branches.
It is surrounded by an imperfect circle, representing the abnormal mobility in Parkinson. The green and orange colours depict the ‘on’ and ‘off’ phenomenon seen in some patients. The words “Parkinson Society Singapore“ form the base, showing the Society’s full support for people living with Parkinson.
With effect from 18 February 2014, Parkinson’s Disease Society (Singapore) is now known as Parkinson Society Singapore.
PRINCIPLES
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Objectives
Mission
Motto
Objectives
To disseminate knowledge and information that promote better care and management of Parkinson through books, websites, talks and public forums.
To provide therapeutic programmes and services that help patients sustain their functions and total well-being.
To establish a social and community network of support for patients and caregivers through support groups, healthcare training and social events.
Mission
To promote awareness and understanding of Parkinson and related disorders by educating patients, caregivers and their communities, and by supporting them holistically in their journey with Parkinson.
Motto
Empowering Lives, Enhancing Care