Leading women's magazines highlight Parkinson's

12 April 2010

Last week's That's Life! magazine included a full page feature about Andrea Stott, who talks movingly about living with Parkinson's as a young mother of 37.

The article, "I couldn't stop shaking", in the 1 April issue, describes the effects of Parkinson's on Andrea's life and marriage. Andrea has also set up a Parkinson’s support group in her local area because "we all need to know we're not alone".

In addition, Woman's Weekly, which comes out tomorrow (13 April) is running a double page feature in the "Your good health" section on early diagnosis of Parkinson's and treatments. It also highlights 5 ways to cope with Parkinson's, including the importance of diet, weight and exercise.

These leading women's magazines, with a combined readership of nearly 1 million, are highlighting Parkinson's in the run up to Parkinson's Awareness Week next week. Both features include our website address and helpline number.

Parkinson's Awareness Week next week

During Parkinson’s Awareness Week - taking place next week from 19 to 25 April - people with Parkinson’s will be telling their stories across the UK media. Our local branches and support groups will be running events and fundraising activities. 

Nicola Brian, our Director of Communications, comments:

"We are delighted with these features and are hoping to see more stories like this in the media in the coming weeks.

"It's vital that we raise awareness of Parkinson's and its impact on people's lives. This year's Awareness Week is all about giving people affected by Parkinson's a stronger voice."

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