Scientists have proposed a concerning new theory to explain the surge in Parkinson's disease, which suggests nearly everyone could have a more increased risk. While the illness has long been […]

When Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 29 in 1991, “…it was an old person’s disease,” he says. “It was not a disease that got much attention.” But […]

A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 727 567). Bone Health and Parkinson’s Falls and bone health often […]

Living Parkinson’s: 7 Strategies for Living a Full Life with Renewed Purpose by Steve Yellen How can you live your best life with Parkinson’s? This is what Steve Yellen, who […]

If you or someone you love has Parkinson’s disease, you’ve probably noticed that it can affect more than just movement. One of the lesser-known symptoms is a speech difficulty called […]

An international consortium has achieved a major breakthrough in the diagnosis of neurological diseases. In a recent publication, they described the discovery of a new quantitative biomarker in lumbar fluid […]

A new observational study from University College London (UCL) suggests that distinct shifts in gut bacteria may serve as an early biological signal of Parkinson’s vulnerability. The findings build on a growing […]

The Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s held its second event of the year at NSW Parliament House on 5 May. More than 50 people attended including members of the Parkinson’s community, […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May) is the annual celebration to recognise and thank all the wonderful volunteers around the country. According to the […]

 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. […]

A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 727 567). 1.Parkinson’s Plus / Atypical Parkinsonism We’ve seen an increase […]

If you have Parkinson's, your sleep may be disrupted. This may happen if your movement symptoms make it hard to turn over in bed. You may also find it more […]