The Hon. John Watkins AM was voted in as Deputy Chair of the Parkinson’s NSW Board at its March 2022 meeting. John, who is living with Parkinson’s, had a 16-year […]

Constipation is the infrequent passage of hard, dry bowel motions which are difficult to pass. It is a common problem in Parkinson’s and can also predate the Parkinson’s diagnosis.  Most […]

Have a plan Planning is the key to an enjoyable, less stressful Christmas and holiday time. Everyone is keen to catch up and celebrate with family and friends again after […]

Parkinson’s Life recently shared a series of four articles dealing with sex, intimacy, and Parkinson’s. The articles were jointly written by Nurse Consultant Norna Moore from Tel Aviv Medical Center […]

The dictionary definition of sleep is a naturally recurring condition of rest, in which there is unconsciousness with the nervous system inactive and muscles relaxed. A good night's sleep is […]

A quick chat with Support Group Coordinator Cassie Morgan about what the coming year holds for Parkinson’s NSW Support Groups. What are your priorities for 2022? Doing whatever we can […]

Researchers from Texas Woman’s University, USA, are investigating how equine-assisted therapy – which involves working with horses to promote wellbeing – can benefit people living with Parkinson’s As part of […]

Stress is a demand made on your body.  A stressor can be people, places, or events that you see as a threat.  Stress is a normal chemical reaction in your […]

We’re into the summer months and restrictions are lifting, so many of us are planning our holidays and will be travelling – for one day trips or longer journeys to […]

After months of lockdown with fitness centres and recreation programs being closed, we’ve all struggled to keep up our exercise and activity levels. It is essential you do resume your […]

Dr Patrick Lewis, a biochemist at the University of London, discusses the “huge challenge” in trying to understand the role of genetics in Parkinson’s disease. Can genetic factors play a […]

Tamie Harvie has joined Parkinson’s NSW as the new Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse for the Shoalhaven region. She succeeds Nina Digiglio in this role. Nina has stayed with the organisation, stepping […]