On the auspicious 12th day of Chinese New Year (Saturday, 16 February), PSS ushered in the Year of the Pig with our annual CNY Reunion at the Parkinson Centre. Over 100 People with Parkinson (PwP), caregivers, volunteers, instructors, board members and staff enjoyed a lively morning of activities that got everyone in the festive mood.

Volunteers from NUS Students’ Community Service Club Signature Love Project organised interactive games such as Charades, Bingo and Memory Cards, and guided PSS members in making creative Chinese fans.

PSS members were also engaging in friendly rivalry as they competed against each other in 4 teams led by PSS staff for the highest game

“HUAT” A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!3 sets of Scoop Dish & Bowl are up for grabs, courtesy of a donor!

Ergonomically designed to assist in guiding food onto utensils with curved wall, these come with non-slip suction base to help secure the dish/bowl in place, and are ideal for those who may need help eating independently without the help of a caregiver.

Simply email us at info@parkinson.org.sg, or fill up the “PSS Special Draw” form at our Centre in Bishan. Closing date is 30 April 2019. Winners will be notified in May 2019.

This draw is open to only PSS members whose membership are valid at the time of draw.

Winners of Special New Year DrawCongratulations to Mr Tan KB, Ms G. Hui and Ms E. Lim on winning the Weighted & Bendable Fork & Spoon!

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scores and best-looking fans. It was heartening to see our members enjoying the catch-up with old friends in the Parkinson community, and bonding with new members over a scrumptious buffet lunch.

This year’s lucky draw saw 48 winners walk away with exciting prizes, presented by PSS President Ms Julie Lau and Board Member Dr Tan Siok Bee.

To conclude the event on a high, our Principal Physiotherapist Ms Sylvia

Liew led everyone in a rapturous round of Lohei to toss in a prosperous 2019 for all!

PSS would like to express our heartfelt thanks to sponsors and everyone who supported us in making this event a big success. Till the next reunion, "HUAT AH" everyone!

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BONE HEALTH – IMPROVE IT WITH CALCIUM, VITAMIN D & EXERCISE骨骼健康: 钙质、维生素D和运动有益

“WHAT DO YOU DO TO MAINTAIN GOOD BONE HEALTH?”

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and brittle. As Parkinson disease can affect one’s movement greatly, People with Parkinson may not engage in sufficient weight-bearing exercises such as walking, stair-climbing and dancing. This, as well as insufficient calcium and/or vitamin D intake, limited sunlight exposure due to reduced mobility, and the common characteristics of the average Parkinson population (older in age and of lower body weight), are factors that make People with Parkinson more susceptible to osteoporosis. As Parkinson disease advances, people are more likely to fall due to gait and balance impairment, which increases the risk of bone fractures. Therefore, prevention of osteoporosis is especially important for People with Parkinson.

Bone-strengthening nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, in addition to weight-bearing exercises and adequate sunlight exposure, will help to keep bones strong and reduce the risk of fractures. The best dietary sources of calcium include milk and other dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese. Small fish with edible bones (eg. ikan bilis/anchovies), soybean products, calcium-fortified soy beverages and certain dark green leafy vegetables (eg. spinach, broccoli, kai lan and bok choy) are also good sources of calcium. Food sources rich in vitamin D are limited. Good dietary sources of vitamin D include oily fish (eg. salmon, tuna and mackerel), milk, egg yolks and vitamin D-fortified foods (eg. cereals and bread). Do note that individuals can obtain sufficient vitamin D through adequate exposure to sunlight (eg. arms and legs exposed to sunlight any time between 10am and 3pm, 5 to 30 minutes each time, twice a week).

Source : “Moving Towards A Brighter Tomorrow : the Essential Resource for People with Parkinson” by Dr Louis Tan. This book is available in English and Mandarin and is available for sale at The Parkinson Centre in Bishan. Please call 6353 5338 to reserve a copy or for more information.

骨质疏松症是一种引起骨脆弱的骨骼疾病。由于帕金森病可严重影响一个人的行动能力，患者可能因此缺乏一些负重的运动，如走路、爬楼梯和跳舞。也可因为活动量的减少而晒太阳不多致使钙质或维生素D的摄取不足。再加上一般帕金森病患者的特征（如年纪较大、体重较轻），这些都可能是导致帕金森病患者容易患上骨质疏松症的因素。随着帕金森病的病情恶化，患者或许因为步态和平衡感失调而容易跌倒。这进而可提高骨折的风险。因此，预防骨质疏松对帕金森病患者来说尤其重要。

除了多做负重运动和晒太阳，像钙质和维生素D这类骨质增强剂，都有助于强健骨骼和减低骨折的风险。含有丰富钙质的食品包括牛奶和其他乳制品，如酸奶、乳酪等。可连骨使用

的小鱼类（如江鱼仔或凤尾鱼）、豆制品、强化钙质豆类饮品以及深绿色蔬菜（如菠菜、西兰花、芥兰和白菜）都是含较高钙质的食物。含有丰富维生素D的食物则不多，其中包括油性鱼类（如三文鱼、金枪鱼和 鲭鱼）、牛奶、蛋黄以及维生素D的强化食品（例如谷类和面包）。必须提醒大家，一个人可通过晒太阳吸收足够的维生素D（例如每周两次，在上午10时至下午3时之间的任何时间让手脚直接暴露于阳光下，每次5到30分钟）。

资料来源：《迈向更美好的明天 : 帕金森病患和看护者的必备手册》作者：陈秋生医生。本手册有英语和华语版本，可在新加坡帕金森中心购买。请致电6353 5338预订或讯问详情。

“I’m conscious of the importance of maintaining good bone health through my diet and lifestyle. I consume dairy products like milk and cheese frequently for calcium. I enjoy Kick-boxing and Yoga at PSS, and also take walks and swim in the mornings to expose myself to sunlight.”

– Mr Pang Boon Kow, PSS member who joins us for weekly Kick-boxing & Yoga classes

“I’m a firm believer of exercising to strengthen the muscles to support the bones.”

– Ms Eling Teow, PSS member who joins us for weekly Kick-boxing & Yoga classes

“For good bone health, I do weight bearing exercises averaging about 5 hours a week, such as weight training, piloxing, zumba and hip-hop dancing.”

– Ms Tan Bee Yian, PSS Volunteer who helps out at our weekly Physiotherapy classes

PSS GROUP PHYSIOTHERAPY CLASSES

This programme is suitable for PwP who:1. can participate in group-based activities actively with minimal assistance

from the physiotherapist;2. can complete 1-hour of exercises with short rest breaks;3. have a competent caregiver during class when required;4. do not require close monitoring of existing medical condition(s).

Visit our YouTube page (Parkinson SG) for a preview of physiotherapy classes at PSS! For enquiries, please call us at 6353 5338, or email us at info@parkinson.org.sg.

Conducted by our experienced senior physiotherapists, this 1-hour class helps People with Parkinson (PwP) to enhance brain health and delay the progression of the condition through exercises. Participants and their caregivers will learn different types of exercises including flexibility, strength, endurance, balance and amplitude training.

From left to right:Principal Physiotherapist Ms Sylvia Liew; Physiotherapist Ms Andrea Chou; Physiotherapist Ms Ng Yee Ling; Physiotherapist Ms Shamini Balakrishnan; Physiotherapy Assistant Mr David Wong; General Assistant Ms Helen Khoo.

MOVE TO BEAT PARKINSON 2019

PSS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019

Saturday, 27 April; 8:30am – 1:00pm; Toa Payoh HDB Hub;Guest-of-Honour Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health

Join us for a morning of wholesome family fun in support of World Parkinson’s Day! Get active with friends and families at our Mass Warm-up, Kick-boxing, Zumba, Tai Chi and more! With interactive games, craft & calligraphy activities, the latest research work from National Neuroscience Institute, free popcorn & beverages, it’s going to be a fulfilling weekend for all. We’ll also be honouring the unsung heroes at our annual Parkinson Star Awards on-stage, so do come and celebrate with them!

Pre-register and participate in our booth activities for your attractive goodie bags! Simply email us your name, contact number and number of participants coming with you at info@parkinson.org.sg; or call us at 6353 5338 today!

Saturday, 25 May; 9:30am – 11:00am; The Parkinson Centre

Registration for our Annual General Meeting 2019 (AGM) is now open for all valid PSS members. Light refreshments will be served after the AGM proceedings.

For registration or any enquiries, please contact us at 6353 5338, or email us at info@parkinson.org.sg.

OUR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

PSS has been working with our partner St Luke’s ElderCare on tailored programmes for People with Parkinson. If you or your loved ones are unable to join us at The Parkinson Centre in Bishan, here’s the list of 14 St Luke’s Eldercare centres where you can participate in various activities and exercise classes for PwP. For enquiries, please call the respective centre managers.

AMK Polyclinic Centre21 Ang Mo Kio Central 2 • 6258 7045

Bukit Timah CentreBlk 310 Clementi Ave 4 • 6873 1772

Changkat CentreBlk 350 Tampines St 33 • 6789 9956

Golden Years CentreBlk 831 Hougang Central • 6386 2273

Hougang CentreBlk 126 Hougang Ave 1 • 6382 2366

Jurong East CentreBlk 327 Jurong East St 31 • 6569 0415

Keat Hong CentreBlk 801 Keat Hong Close • 6891 0370

MOVING WELL WITH PARKINSON EXERCISE CLASSES AT ST LUKE’S

Marine Parade CentreBlk 86 Marine Parade Central • 6284 1089

Nee Soon Central Centre Blk 766 Yishun Ave 3 • 6759 9053

Rivervale CentreBlk 164 Rivervale Crescent • 6282 9028

Serangoon CentreBlk 217 Serangoon Ave 4 • 6385 6004

Sumang CentreBlk 222 Sumang Lane • 6244 8031

Telok Blangah CentreBlk 33 Telok Blangah Way • 6273 3466

Whampoa CentreBlk 97, Whampoa Drive • 6252 9661

Online donation is available via Giving.sg/Parkinson-society-singapore or Parkinsonsocietysingapore.Give.Asia.

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PSS @ CAREHAB 2019Our Principal Physiotherapist, Ms Sylvia Liew, was invited to help curate the programme for the participants of the CaREhab 2019 Pre-Congress Workshop held at Singapore EXPO on 21 February 2019. Entitled “Parkinson : Epidemiology to Progressive Rehabilitation”, the workshop was led by A/Prof Eric Shamus, Chair & Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University, USA, and drew a good mix of local and overseas physiotherapists and doctors.

Apart from learning more about Parkinson through Prof Shamus’ presentation, the participants were also treated to hands-on sessions on Kick-boxing, Tai Chi, Yoga and Tango, tailored for People with Parkinson by a team of experienced trainers. We are thankful for the support of

our dedicated partners who shared selflessly during the workshop – Ms Jennifer Chung, Tai Chi Master Trainer; Ms Angeline Goh, Yoga Teacher; Ms Julina Halim, Co-Founder of The Better Movement Studio, and our dear Sylvia who led in the Kick-boxing segment.

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PARKINSON SOCIETY SINGAPORE

Blk 191, Bishan Street 13#01-415

Singapore 570191

PARKINSON SOCIETY SINGAPORE is an independent non-profit organisation and relies on the generous support of individuals and corporations to improve the quality of life for People with Parkinson (PwP).

Please help us help our beneficiaries through your donations.

THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMES• Movement : Physiotherapy, Yoga, Tai Chi, Kick-boxing, Dance• Voice : Karaoke, Group Singing, Speech Therapy• Dexterity : Calligraphy, Painting, Origami• Cognitive-Stimulation : Emotional Freedom Techniques, MaxMind

SUPPORT GROUPS & CAREGIVERS • Youthful Parkinson Circle• Various Support Groups by the Hospitals• Workshops for PwP & Caregivers

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC EDUCATION• Fundraising Activities• Educational Outreach Activities• Forums & Conferences

PSS CALENDAR OF EVENTS KARAOKE @YMCA 2019Date: 20 April, 18 May, 15 JuneTime: 2:00pm – 5:00pmVenue: Function Room 3, Level 4, YMCA International House, 1 Orchard RoadFee: $5 per person

MOVE TO BEAT PARKINSON 2019 Date: 27 AprilTime: 8:30am – 1:00pm Venue: Toa Payoh HDB Hub

LIFE IN BALANCE, EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT)Date: 4 MayTime: 9:30am – 12:00noonInstructor: Dr Tan Siok Bee, Singapore General Hospital Venue: The Parkinson Centre Programme Fees: $20 (PSS Members)/ $100 (Non-PSS Members)

YOUTHFUL PARKINSON CIRCLE (YPC) Date: 11 MayTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Topic: Importance of Physical Activities Venue: The Parkinson Centre Speaker: Ms Koh Yan Fen, (Physiotherapist), Singapore General Hospital

For registration or any enquiries, please contact us at 6353 5338, or email us at info@parkinson.org.sg.

PSS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) Date: 25 MayTime: 9:30am – 11:00amVenue: The Parkinson Centre

CAREGIVERS' WORKSHOP Date: 22 JuneTime: 9:00am – 12:00noonVenue: The Parkinson CentreTopic: Meal Preparation for Patients with PD Speaker: Ms Li Wei, (Advanced Practice Nurse), National Neuroscience Institute

THANK YOU!

GROUP CALENDAR 2019PARKINSON SUPPORT

PARKINSON SOCIETY SINGAPORE (PSS)UEN S96SS0203JBlk 191 Bishan Street 13 #01-415 Singapore 570191Tel: 6353 5338 I Email: info@parkinson.org.sgwww.parkinson.org.sg

PRESIDENTMs Julie Lau

VICE PRESIDENTMr Marcus Lam

SECRETARYA/Prof Louis Tan

TREASURERMr Hung Kwang Hou

ASSISTANT TREASURERMs Theresa Goh

COMMITTEE MEMBERSA/Prof Au Wing LokDr Tan Siok BeeMs Neo Lay Tin Ms Christine Kang Mr Melvyn ChiangDr Dawn TanDr Tay Kay YawMs Li WeiDr Tan Hooi HwaDr Tan Boon Wan Ms Susan WongMs Sim Peck San

EDITORIAL TEAM Mr Samuel LeeMs Teh Choon LingMs Neo Lay Tin

PSS BOARD

THANK YOU!

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We are grateful for the generous donation of $12,000 from Lundbeck Singapore.

Sessions conducted by TTSH will be held at the National Neuroscience Outpatient Clinic (Level 1). For enquiries, please call 6357 7138 or website http://www.nni.com.sg.

Sessions conducted by NUH will be held at Group Therapy Room, Rehabilitation Department, Main Building. For enquiries, please call 8818 7060 or email nuh_rehab_speech_therapy@nuhs.edu.sg

Sessions conducted by SGH will be held at the Learning Space (Block 6, Level 1). For enquiries, please contact Nurse Usanee at 9295 3331 or email neurocare@sgh.com.sg

Sessions conducted at CGH will be held at Seminar Room 34 (Level 3 Integrated Building). For enquiries and registration, please call Nuraslinda Binte Mohamad Masroni at 6426 8601.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

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National University

Hospital (NUH) – Strictly for NUS

Patients only

Singapore General

Hospital (SGH)

Changi General

Hospital (CGH)

Parkinson and Medication Treatment

(Mandarin)21 March 2019

2:30 PM – 4:00 PMDr Shermyn Neo

Consultant/Neurology NNI

Speech and Swallowing Problems in Parkinson’s

Disease 9 April 2019

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Speech Therapist

Singing with Parkinson’s 1 April 2019

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMMusic Therapist

Understanding Your Diagnosis and Your Treatment Regime

25 April 20192:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Doctor and Pharmacist

Parkinson and Medication (English)

11 April 2019 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Dr Xu Zhe Yu Consultant/Neurology

NNI

Medications and Parkinson’s Disease

14 May 201911:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Pharmacist

Cognitive Strategies for Enhancing Occupational

Performance6 May 2019

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMOccupational Therapist

Exercise as Medicine23 May 2019

2:30 PM – 4:30 PMPhysiotherapist

Advanced PD Management: Deep

Brain Stimulation PLUS: DBS Warriors Sharing’

9 May 2019 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Dr Nicolas Kon Consultant/Neurosurgery

NNI

Positive Language 3 June 2019

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMMedical Social Worker