Researchers have discovered how to block cells dying, in a finding that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. The team at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of […]

Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson’s disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the […]

By Suellen Rath, Kiama Support Group Leader Parkinson’s Support Kiama recently hosted a Parkinson’s Information Seminar at Kiama Leagues Club, bringing together over 100 people living with Parkinson’s, carers, family […]

A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 727 567).   NDIS Changes – Understanding What They Mean for You […]

Evans Head Parkinson’s Support Group recently received several donations from local community groups. Evans Head Rotary Club made a donation to buy a selection of books for a library, as […]

Living close to dry cleaners can increase the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study reports. Published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, the research found people living within 500 feet of a dry-cleaning […]

Pharmaceutical company AbbVie has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved JUVMO™ (tavapadon) tablets as the first and only selective D1/D5 receptor agonist for the treatment of […]

Eating and swallowing problems (also known as dysphagia) are common in Parkinson’s. This can make it harder to eat the unrestricted diet you may have been used to. However, it’s important […]

Researchers have identified a drug candidate that enhanced effectiveness and reduced side effects of the standard Parkinson’s disease treatment in animal models. If the drug candidate proves effective in people, […]

Every day, more people turn to Parkinson’s NSW for trusted information, practical support and connection as they navigate life with Parkinson’s. Providing someone to turn to A new diagnosis, changing […]

This chart demonstrates how familiar exercises can be progressed from very easy to very hard by gradually increasing the challenge.  Each exercise includes multiple levels using one progression method, allowing […]

Dietitian-approved advice on the best foods to prevent anxiety and regulate your nervous system. People with Parkinson’s can often experience non-motor symptoms such as anxiety and panic disorders. However, there […]