3rd April 2021

New years exercise resolutions

It’s that time of year to focus on your New Year’s resolution.  Hopefully, increasing your exercise is one of them.   Many people start an exercise routine but before Easter the […]
3rd April 2021

Why should we fundraise?

It is not a requirement for Support Groups to fundraise for Parkinson’s NSW – however it is greatly appreciated if you choose to do so. More than 90 percent of […]
3rd April 2021

Zoom is here to stay

2020 saw many great challenges for people. It also meant changing how we do things to keep in touch with each other. Many people embraced digital technology to connect with […]
3rd April 2021

Parkinson’s nurses in action – Tony and Jenny

Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses are highly trained and experienced nurses based in communities of need. They are dedicated to supporting local people living with Parkinson’s. These Nurses are funded 50/50 by […]
3rd April 2021

Parkinson’s and depression

By Dr Nichola Davies It’s well-documented that people who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness such as Parkinson’s are at higher risk of developing depression as well. Indeed, it’s […]
2nd April 2021

Gut health and development of Parkinson’s

Approximately 65 percent of Parkinson’s patients experience impaired gut function, also referred to as gastrointestinal dysfunction. Common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s-related gastrointestinal dysfunction include drooling, difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, bloating […]
2nd April 2021

Carers NSW webinars and workshops

Carers NSW offers a number of free workshops and training for carers, carer support group, service providers and anyone providing support to a carer. The education and training calendar is […]
2nd April 2021

Parkinson’s nurses in action – Trevor

Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses are highly trained and experienced nurses based in communities of need. They are dedicated to supporting local people living with Parkinson’s. These Nurses are funded 50/50 by […]
2nd April 2021

Posture exercises

QUICK DAILY EXERCISES FOR PARKINSON’S SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS With Parkinson’s comes poor posture.  The shoulders slump, the chin sticks out and the elbows and knees tend to bend slightly.   This makes […]