When people think about Parkinson's, they often think about tremor, stiffness or changes in movement. However, Parkinson's can also affect communication, voice and swallowing. These changes are common but can […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  Welcome to the August Support Group round up. Over the past 12 months we have been working to establish two new Culturally and Linguistically […]

Exercise is one of the most effective ways for people living with Parkinson's to maintain mobility, improve physical function, and enhance quality of life.  Research shows that regular exercise can […]

A classical violinist and pianist from a young age, Dr Psyche Loui has combined her love of music with a desire to help people through science. Now leading research into […]

A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 727 567). Vision Changes and Parkinson's Vision changes are a common […]

 Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s and their carers. […]

Research suggests that companion animals – particularly dogs – can have a positive impact on both physical and emotional wellbeing. Studies have found that spending time with a dog can […]

Researchers have used machine learning to identify five distinct molecular subtypes of Parkinson’s disease, challenging the view of it as a single disorder and explaining why treatments fail to work […]

Five new genetic variants believed to play a role in Parkinson's disease have been identified by researchers. It was long believed that Parkinson's disease was caused by environmental factors. But […]

Imagine if an early Parkinson’s diagnosis was as simple as taking a blood test. That could soon be a reality thanks to important work happening at the University of Saskatchewan. […]

When many picture Parkinson's disease, they think of trembling hands and shuffling gait – the slow, deliberate movements that are the disease's most visible hallmarks. What they don't picture is […]

Mary Beth Skylis shares tips she encourages her father to implement. Degeneration is painful to witness, but even more painful to experience. The tasks one might previously have been able […]