NDIS Support & Care for people with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease is a debilitating illness that can limit your ability to function in everyday activities. If you are affected by Parkinson’s Disease, our Support Workers are highly skilled and trained to provide the assistance you need to live your life to the fullest.

At Maple, we understand that Parkinson’s disease affects everyone differently and that support needs can change over time. Our personalised support is tailored to each participant’s goals, abilities, and lifestyle, helping people maintain their independence and confidence.

Yes. As Parkinson’s disease progresses, support needs may evolve. Our experienced team provides flexible assistance with personal care, mobility, daily living, community participation, Supported Independent Living (SIL), and complex care, adapting our services to meet each participant’s changing needs.

Our extensive experience, capacity for 24/7 support, and strong community spirit set us apart when it comes to providing Parkinson’s Disease support services. Our strong family values and friendly specialists give you and your loved ones peace of mind and unmatched support.

Maintaining independence is at the heart of everything we do. We support participants with daily routines, mobility, community access, life skills, and practical assistance that helps them continue achieving their goals while living as independently as possible.

Absolutely. Parkinson’s disease can affect the whole family, particularly as care needs change over time. We work closely with families and carers, providing reliable support, practical assistance, clear communication, and respite opportunities so everyone feels supported throughout the journey.

Our Support Workers for Parkinson’s Disease have studied and trained diligently to understand and respond to the needs of people with Parkinson’s Disease. You can feel confident and at ease with our Parkinsons Support Workers’ exceptional skills and qualifications. We pride ourselves on our years of experience providing Parkinson’s Disease support.

You’ll partner with a highly qualified Parkinson’s Disease specialist in Sydney or wherever you are in Australia to improve your or your loved one’s life and enhance your overall well-being.

Families choose Maple because of our personalised approach, experienced support team, and commitment to building genuine relationships. We work collaboratively with participants, families, Support Coordinators, neurologists, and allied health professionals to deliver reliable support that adapts to changing needs and helps people living with Parkinson’s disease maintain their independence and quality of life.

People living with Parkinson’s will benefit from a range of different supports depending on the stage of the condition and their individual goals. Maple Community Services is well situated to provide extensive support services for people living with Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, balance, coordination, and muscle control. 

When someone develops Parkinson’s Disease, their nerve cells that produce the neurochemical dopamine are damaged or dying. When dopamine levels decrease, it causes abnormal brain activity resulting in the symptoms commonly seen in people with Parkinson’s Disease.

The first signs of Parkinson’s are usually mild, with patients most commonly developing a slight tremor in their hand or slowed movements on one side of your body. Other symptoms may include stiffness, rigid muscles, difficulty walking, changes in speech and writing, and impaired posture and balance.

Symptoms like slow movement, hand tremors, changes in walking, fatigue, and challenges with speech or swallowing vary from person to person and may gradually change over time, affecting everyday activities, mobility, communication, and independence.

The disease can be different for everyone, though it is most common in older adults, with the average age of onset being 60 years old.

Parkinson’s disease is often accompanied by additional symptoms such as cognitive problems, depression, difficulty swallowing and chewing, bowel control issues, and trouble sleeping. Thankfully, medications for these symptoms can make living with Parkinson’s Disease more tolerable, but most patients still continue to decline.

Unfortunately, there is still no cure for Parkinson’s Disease, but with proper treatment and support systems, patients can have an improved quality of life. Treatment modalities may also include surgery, though the benefits must be weighed against the risks.

If you or your loved one is under the age of 65 and living with Parkinson’s Disease, you may be eligible for funding from the NDIS to benefit from our support services. Parkinson’s Disease is under List B of NDIS eligibility for conditions primarily resulting in neurological impairment. This means that your specific functional abilities may need to be assessed to identify the appropriate level of support.

At Maple, we can help you navigate the system to see if you or your loved one qualifies for NDIS Parkinson’s Disease funding. If you or your loved one meets the criteria, we have the capacity to provide comprehensive services to improve your quality of life.

To secure NDIS funding, the NDIS focuses on how Parkinson’s impacts a person’s daily life rather than just the diagnosis itself. They will need a formal diagnosis report from their neurologist or GP, alongside a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA). This is usually completed by an Occupational Therapist and it outlines their specific needs for daily tasks, mobility, and personal care.

The NDIS funds several critical services for people with Parkinson’s Disease. These include speech and occupational therapy, physiotherapy, personal care support, nutritional support, and behavioural support.

NDIS funding can even pay for a Support Worker to assist you or your loved one at home. Plan Management and Support Coordination Funding are almost always offered to NDIS Participants when they receive their plan. The types and amounts of funding available are determined partly by the level of severity.

NDIS provides access to independent assessments for children and adults to determine their level of functioning. Rather than focusing on the specific diagnosis, Parkinson’s Disease assessments are designed to determine the functional deficits of your or your loved one’s disability and level of impairment requiring support in everyday life. Contact Maple and our Parkinson’s Disease Support Worker for more information.

The cause of Parkinson’s Disease is unknown, but several factors appear to play a role. There may be a genetic mutation that incites the degradation of certain parts of the central nervous system, though this cause is unclear. Alternatively, environmental triggers such as exposure to certain toxins or environmental factors such as herbicides and pesticides may increase the risk of later Parkinson’s disease, though this is also theoretical.

While there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease, there are medical and therapeutic treatments that can improve a person’s symptoms and quality of life. These medications are effective at reducing the severity of a patient’s symptoms and potentially slowing their physical and cognitive decline when used appropriately.

Currently, supports aimed at reducing the burden of the illness for the patient are the best treatment option.

Many people living with Parkinson’s disease continue to live independently with the right combination of medical care, therapies, assistive technology, and personalised support. As needs change over time, flexible support can help people maintain their independence, stay active in their community, and continue working towards their personal goals.

Support may include personal care, household assistance, community participation, therapies, transport, Supported Independent Living (SIL), and patient financial care services, such as NDIS Plan Management, to help participants manage their funding and coordinate the supports they need to live as independently as possible.

People living with Parkinson’s Disease have varying levels of disability, thus requiring different levels of support. When someone you love is living with Parkinson’s, there are a number of things you can do to help them.

It’s important to learn as much as you can about the disease and understand the symptoms and progression. Also, communicating with your loved one about their needs and priorities is essential to provide appropriate support.