13th June 2025

Blood Immune Cells Could Hold Key to Showing Disease Progression in Parkinson’s

A new discovery in blood immune cells has put researchers one step closer to identifying a blood biomarker that would allow doctors to personalise treatments for Parkinson’s disease.  In a […]
4th June 2025
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My Parkinson’s Family

By Madeleine Pizzuti  Our eyes met momentarily as we stretched our arms out wide clutching the coloured bands in front of us, whilst counting backwards from three. Again and again […]
3rd June 2025
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Gifts in a Will

What is a Gift in Will? A bequest or gift in Will is a donation left to a charity or individual of your choice, as stated in your will.  Such gifts […]
3rd June 2025
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Applying Makeup When You Have Parkinson’s

Some people living with Parkinson’s have a tremor or struggle with dexterity, which can make it more difficult to apply makeup. Here are some tips that may help.  Preparation  Sit […]
3rd June 2025
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Parkinson’s NSW Launches New Online  Education Module for Exercise Professionals 

Parkinson’s NSW has launched Module 3 of its Parkinson’s online education series.   Module 3 –Optimising exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s  is designed to help exercise professionals to explain the […]
19th May 2025
Medication

What Affects How Well My Parkinson’s Drugs Work?

What you eat, constipation and medications you may take for other conditions can affect how well your body absorbs your Parkinson’s drugs. Here we look at ways to make sure […]
19th May 2025
Molecules

Drug Molecule Targets Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease

A new drug molecule could reactivate housekeeping functions in the brain cells of young Parkinson’s patients.  A novel drug molecule being studied by researchers from McGill University in Canada could […]
19th May 2025
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Parkinson’s Caregivers are Under Strain, Need More Support: Report

Average caregiver spends more than 30 hours a week providing care  The average caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s disease spends more than 30 hours per week doing unpaid work to provide care, […]
14th May 2025
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8 Tips to Help with Freezing for People with Parkinson’s

by Sarah Dawson and Josefa Domingos  Freezing in the home or in busy public places can be upsetting, embarrassing, or even frightening. The anxiety that comes with this symptom of […]