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Bladder, bowel and Parkinson’s
Constipation and Parkinson's Constipation is the infrequent passage of hard, dry bowel motions which are difficult to pass. It is a common problem in Parkinson’s and can also predate the […]
Read MoreMeet our team member – Melanie Browning
Melanie Browning has been appointed to the new role of Client Service Team Leader for Parkinson’s NSW. Melanie is highly experienced, having been with Parkinson’s NSW for more than nine […]
Read MoreMeet our team member – Margaret Howard
Margaret Howard is one of our team members staffing the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine (a free call to 1800 644 189). She graduated from The University of Sydney in 1988 with […]
Read MoreExercise needs to be fun
The process of getting fit doesn’t have to be feared; it only requires you to be consistent. It also doesn’t need to be vigorous or done for long periods to […]
Read MoreA good diet can help with anxiety
A good diet can help with anxiety and panic disorders People with Parkinson’s can often experience non-motor symptoms such as anxiety and panic disorders. Anxiety is a condition that causes […]
Read MoreFunding announced for Australia’s first national Parkinson’s action plan
Parkinson's NSW and the National Parkinson’s Alliance welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of $800,000 in funding over two years to develop and implement Australia’s first National Parkinson’s Action Plan. […]
Read MoreTips on eating out with Parkinson’s
Eating out should be an enjoyable activity. However, for those living with Parkinson’s unexpected challenges can diminish the enjoyment and discourage many from eating out. Following are some tips which […]
Read MoreComing to terms with Parkinson’s progression
Parkinson’s is a chronic progressive neurological condition. The symptoms are caused by the loss of dopamine producing cells in the brain. Dopamine affects memory, mood, and movement. Even though there […]
Read MoreGut health identified in combating Parkinson’s
Queensland researchers target gut health to slow or stop progression of Parkinson's Australian researchers are working on developing drugs that target bugs in the guts of Parkinson's disease patients in […]
Read MoreWhat do Support Groups offer?
What do Parkinson’s NSW Support Groups offer? When Sydney man Don Gration was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1979, he and wife Joan found there were few sources of information about […]
Read MoreNew choir for people with Parkinson’s in Mosman
Due to popular demand a new choir is being established in Mosman Sydney. Carer and friends are welcome to join. Have fun singing out loud together while enjoying the proven […]
Read MoreWhat is the difference between Parkinson’s NSW and Parkinson’s Australia?
Are Parkinson’s NSW and Parkinson’s Australia related? There is often confusion between Parkinson’s NSW and Parkinson’s Australia. However, the two organisations are completely separate and unrelated, with very different roles. […]
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