28th April 2025
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

Some Parkinson’s medications can cause excessive daytime sleepiness or sudden onset of sleep.   What causes excessive daytime sleepiness?  Excessive daytime sleepiness is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s, but researchers aren’t […]
28th April 2025
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Useful Resources on Driving Safely as we Age

The Driving Ageing and Health Research Team (DART) has launched a very informative and useful website called Ageing Well on the Road.  DART is led by Professor Kaarin Anstey, Director […]
23rd April 2025
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Why Exercise is so Important for People Living with Parkinson’s 

23rd April 2025
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Support Group Leaders Conference & Community Symposium launched Parkinson’s Awareness Month 

23rd April 2025
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New Treatment can Adjust to Parkinson’s Symptoms in Real Time 

People living with Parkinson’s disease now have a new treatment option, thanks to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of groundbreaking new technology.  The therapy, known as adaptive […]
22nd April 2025
Jody Lloyd Parkinson's Nurse

Nurses in Action – Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse Jody Lloyd 

John Carson has been living with Parkinson’s disease for 23 years. He had Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery in 2017.  “The change was immediate,” said John’s wife Glenda. “John’s tremor […]
22nd April 2025
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3 New Parkinson’s Applications for Your Phone or Tablet 

From handy symptom trackers to interactive singing workouts, here’s three new Parkinson’s applications to help make life easier.  Turnto  Turnto is an innovative, free health app bringing together real-time treatment […]
17th April 2025
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Take 5 April/May

Take 5 April/May A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 644 189).     Managing Tremors with High-Intensity Movement […]
17th April 2025
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How Often Should You Change Your Exercise Routine with Parkinson’s? 

Neuro physiotherapist Josefa Domingos gives expert advice on when and how often you should change your Parkinson’s exercise routine.  Parkinson’s can be an unpredictable and ever-changing condition, so getting your […]