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Take 5 April

Take 5 April 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 […]

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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 […]

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Communication Tips for Family and Friends if Your Loved One has Parkinson’s 

If your loved one experiences speech and communication problems as part of their Parkinson’s, there are ways you can support conversations. Here are some useful strategies to reduce frustrations and […]

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Choosing the Right Equipment to Help You Get Around 

If your Parkinson’s symptoms affect your ability to move around, there is a range of equipment available that you may find helpful. Her are some of the things you should […]

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Support Group Round-up March April 2025

Support Group Round-up  By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  Welcome to the March/April Support Group round-up. Before I talk about the Support Group Leaders Conference and Community Symposium, I would […]

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I Remain Positive in the Face of Parkinson’s

The disease, so adept at taking away, has also allowed me to witness almost unbelievable kindness and bravery. by former deputy premier -  The Hon. John Watkins Globally, an estimated […]

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Walking to a New Beat with Walking Tall

A simple yet powerful digital phone application called Walking Tall is helping people around the world improve their gait and better support their general health. Launched in 2023, the concept […]

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What did the Support Group Communications Survey tell us?

The very first Support Group Communications Survey took place in the final quarter of 2024. Fifty-nine in-person Groups were invited to participate and 21 Groups responded by completing the questionnaire.  […]

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Taming Parkinson’s Disease with Intelligent Brain Pacemakers

Two new studies from University of California (UC) San Francisco are pointing the way toward round-the-clock personalised care for people living with Parkinson’s disease through an implanted device that can […]

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‘Take 5’ February 2025

InfoLine ‘Top 5’ for February 2025 A monthly review of the top five topics raised by callers to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine.   The Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine (call 1800 644 […]

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Choosing the Right Shoes for Parkinson’s

Wearing comfortable footwear is important for helping you move around properly and help ease Parkinson’s symptoms you experience in your feet or legs. Here are some tips for choosing the […]

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Understanding Parkinson's Dementia

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Dementia

Many Parkinson’s patients have no cognitive impairment while others develop mild cognitive impairment which does not affect their ability to perform daily tasks independently. However, an estimated one-quarter of patients […]

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17th April 2025
InfoLine design

Take 5 April

Take 5 April 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
Friends walking with walking sticks.

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 […]