News

Search our News:

Found 599 Results
Page 14 of 50

Getting started with exercise

Regular exercise is second only to medication in improving your quality of life with Parkinson’s.  It is that important!  When you do regular exercise, you’ll quickly begin to see and […]

Read More

Making a harp for Judy

By Geoff Grundy Geoff Grundy, 72, lives with his wife Sue in a retirement village on the Central Coast. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s when he was 63. This is […]

Read More

AI powered hand test to rate Parkinson’s severity

An online artificial intelligence (AI)-powered test where users tap their fingers in front of a webcam may ultimately help rate the severity of Parkinson’s disease from afar and within minutes, a study […]

Read More

Brain Health

“Everything we do, every thought we've ever had, is produced by the human brain. But exactly how it operates remains one of the biggest unsolved mysteries, and it seems the […]

Read More

Tips for visits to the dentist

Prior to visiting the dentist, provide the practice with this information sheet to help make your treatment safe and comfortable. I have Parkinson’s Parkinson’s is a progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder. […]

Read More

7 ways to improve your sleep

Up to 90 percent of people living with Parkinson’s find it difficult to sleep. Identifying the root causes of sleep issues is the first step. Disrupted sleep can be due […]

Read More

Partnering through Parkinson’s – Barry and Vivienne

The story of Barry and Vivienne Ross Vivienne and Barry Ross live near Penrith, and have spent their married life in the area where Barry grew up. “We wouldn’t live […]

Read More

Insight into Parkinson’s 2024

INSIGHT into PD Online Conference 11th to 13th April 2024 PD Warrior, creators of the World’s most comprehensive rehabilitation program for people with Parkinson’s, and is proud to bring the […]

Read More

Research participation opportunities

Survey of cannabis and related substance use in the Parkinson’s population and its impact on Parkinson’s symptoms. University of Sydney What it is: An anonymous research study on the use […]

Read More

New choir for people with Parkinson’s

You are cordially invited to join a new choir for people living with Parkinson's in Sydney. Come along with your carer and friends to have fun singing out loud together, […]

Read More

Best exercises for Parkinson’s

All exercise is beneficial and different styles, variety and intensity offer different benefits.  However, multiple studies have shown that intense exercise can delay the progress of Parkinson’s. Intensity creates a […]

Read More

Advocacy organisations

Useful advocacy organisations Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission The role of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Commission) is to protect and enhance the safety, health, […]

Read More

Parkinson's News

Insert your content here
19th May 2025
Caregiver with loved one

Parkinson’s Caregivers are Under Strain, Need More Support: Report

Average caregiver spends more than 30 hours a week providing care  The average caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s disease spends more than 30 hours per week doing unpaid work to provide care, […]
15th May 2025

Eamon Steps Up for Parkinson’s

Stepping Up with strength, support, and a spirit of adventure by Eamon Daly I emigrated from Ireland with my wife Michele, over 30 years ago. I’m now the proud father […]