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Other services available to people living with Parkinson's

St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient care for people living with Parkinson's disease to help them continue doing what they love.

7 Jun 2023

Caregiver and patients in art room

Medication management: review by a physician to optimise function
Hydrotherapy: water-based activities and exercise to improve movement and relaxation
Music for wellness: group singing to encourage loudness in a fun environment
Art therapy: outlet for fun, relaxation and creativity
Speech therapy: help to communicate more effectively or get assistance with difficulty in swallowing and saliva management.
Stress management: pastoral care and clinical psychology services to help with mental health challenges
Inpatient services: Available to patients when there has been a change in function, medication needs to be reviewed/fine-tuned, a fall has taken place or a patient needs access to education and reconditioning programs.