While there is currently no cure for Parkinson's, there are various strategies and daily actions that can significantly improve your quality of life living with the condition. Many people do […]

A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call (02) 8051 1900).     1. What to Do When You First Receive […]

Apathy can be temporary but is often frustrating for both the person affected and the people around them. But there are ways to manage the symptom.  Apathy is a loss […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  A little bit of a different Support Group Round Up this month! Did you know we have several online support groups? They are held […]

Setting personal exercise goals is one of the most effective ways to stay motivated, achieve fitness results, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.   Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting […]

Tremors are a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease. While medication helps, it doesn’t always do the trick, so it’s important to have other ways to assist symptoms like tremors.    Exercise […]

An international team, led by researchers at the Champalimaud Foundation (CF), has shown – for the first time in a realistic way – that it may be possible to diagnose […]

Therapy boosts dopamine, reduces neuroinflammation. Therapeutic nanocapsules designed to simultaneously increase dopamine levels and decrease neuroinflammation were able to improve motor and cognitive function in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease, […]

Parkinson’s NSW services for people living with Parkinson’s, their care partners, and families include:  Specialist health team on the InfoLine  Parkinson’s Support Groups   Counselling  Community-based Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses  Information and […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  Winter is here… welcome to the June Round Up.  I’d like to begin by acknowledging the following leaders who have stepped down and thank […]

A pilot study finds psilocybin therapy surprises, showing meaningful improvements in mood, cognition, and motor symptoms.  Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression […]

A study from Nagoya University in Japan, published in May 2024, has reshaped our understanding of Parkinson’s disease.   Researchers found that the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in its […]