By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Anytime I can visit with a Support Group or SGL either online or in person, I am happy! Thank you for having me, I […]

My [Parkinson's] Life Update: Graham Saxby and his assistance dog Archer Just over three years ago Graham Saxby shared his life story with the Parkinson’s NSW team. His story included […]

“Finding information about being a woman with Parkinson’s was challenging” By Kathleen Reardon I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2002. I’d noticed something not quite right at the age of […]

Parkinson’s disease changes the brain, which can impact the whole body. While slowed movement and stiffness are among the more familiar PD symptoms, Parkinson’s can also affect cognition – the way someone thinks, how they learn, […]

At home there are many things you can do to ensure safety if you experience postural instability. Entry Make sure the path or entrance to your front door is clear […]

How to plan nutritious easy-to-chew meals Parkinson’s disease can slow the normal swallowing movement of the throat (peristalsis). This condition is called dysphagia and can lead to choking, or the […]

Woman who smelled Parkinson’s on husband helps scientists By Elizabeth Quigley BBC Scotland news A Scottish woman who found she could detect Parkinson's through smell has inspired scientists to develop […]

Historically, Parkinson’s was rare. In 1855, for instance, just 22 people living in the United Kingdom died with Parkinson’s disease. Today, in the United States, the National Institutes of Health […]

 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. Michael Costello was […]

What are the main differences between Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease and someone who has typical, Late Onset Parkinson’s disease? Why does this subclass of disease exist in younger people, relative […]

 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. Marina Haralambous is […]

Mid North Coast Parkinson’s teams embark on medication awareness campaign The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinical Nurse teams in Coffs Clinical Network and Hastings Macleay Clinical Network are embarking on […]