So what are your plans for the holidays? We’re getting towards the end of the year, when thoughts turn to family reunions, holidays, and celebrations. In keeping with the spirit […]

Professional musician and singer/songwriter Marty Cobcroft plans to fundraise for Parkinson’s NSW with the release of his new album early in 2023. Marty has been living with Parkinson’s for the […]

Welcome to the Summer edition of Stand by Me. As promised in the Spring edition of this publication, I will be keeping our community up to date on our advocacy […]

Your vocal muscles need exercise, just like any other group of muscles in your body. Being able to communicate with others is essential to a happy and healthy life. However, […]

Legislation due to take effect on 20 September 2022 (if passed) will enable more Australians to access the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.   This will provide medical and pharmaceutical concessions for […]

December and January for many of us means having a holiday. Unfortunately going away can be a good excuse to abandon your daily exercise routine. However, holidays can be a […]

The Christmas-New Year period is peak travel season for Australian families  and singles – including those living with Parkinson’s. Here are some quick tips on travelling with Parkinson’s to make […]

How to choose the best nutrient-rich foods for Parkinson’s Why is nutrient-rich food important to people living with Parkinson’s? Because no matter how perfect your medication regime, no matter how […]

What if the first signs of Parkinson’s could be heard in the voice? Parkinson’s disease is best known for causing movement disorders. But brain-damaging protein aggregates may also be linked […]

Linda Boulton was a 17-year-old dance teacher when she met her husband-to-be 50 years ago. “My old dance teacher was looking for more boys to learn ballet for an end-of-year […]

Internationally acclaimed neuroscientist Professor Glenda Halliday FAA FAHMS from the University of Sydney is the 2022 NSW Scientist of the Year. Professor Halliday, who received a prize of $60,000, is […]

In 2018, Helen Tolhurst gave up her much-loved career as a GP to care for her partner who was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. A year later, she learned she […]