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, […]

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 […]

by Sarah Dawson and Josefa Domingos  Freezing in the home or in busy public places can be upsetting, embarrassing, or even frightening. The anxiety that comes with this symptom of […]

Paradoxically, previous research has shown that – despite its inherent health risks –  cigarette smoking is linked with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease. Until now, however, it was not […]

We know that exercise is great for our minds and bodies, but sometimes it’s challenging to maintain interest. Have you ever exercised with a friend or group and found how […]

Danielle’s (Dani’s) Parkinson’s journey began in 2022 with a workplace injury.   “I tripped over the rubbish bin in the classroom!” she laughed. But it turns out this injury was the […]

How ground-breaking medical imaging is helping EU-funded researchers monitor brain activity during movement – and what this could mean for diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s. Neuroimaging has made huge strides in […]

THE SALT PATH starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, […]

Rhinorrhoea is the medical name for a runny nose. Research has shown that it’s more common in people with Parkinson’s than the general population.   Rhinorrhoea literally means ‘fluid from the […]

by Jill Hammergren  Caring for someone is one of the purest acts of love you can do.  Caregiving for a loved one is one of the most challenging, demanding, and often […]

A paper in the British Journal of General Practice reveals that the risk of developing Parkinson’s is twice as high for those with anxiety.  A team of researchers at the University College […]

Parkinson’s symptoms can make keeping the house clean and tidy more difficult. Here, we share people’s tips on how they manage the housework.  “I suggest cleaning one room at a time. Or […]