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11 ways to support a loved one with Parkinson’s
It goes without saying that you want to do your best to help your loved one with Parkinson’s. But what does that mean in a practical sense? For most of […]
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Walking to a new beat with Walking Tall
A simple yet powerful digital phone application called Walking Tall is helping people around the world improve their gait and better support their general health. Launched in 2023, the concept […]
Read MoreNurses in Action – Vince Carroll and carer Robyn Armstrong
Two decades ago when Robyn and Glen Armstrong bought their home in Sapphire Beach near Coffs Harbour, it was the first house they hadn’t built together. Glen was a builder […]
Read More“Everything we do is about helping to improve the quality of life for a person with Parkinson’s.”
Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s is a huge shock. The first neurologist’s appointment can feel like a blur, there’s just so much to process. This is when many people turn […]
Read MoreDeep Brain Stimulation surgery was life-changing for my husband
DBS helped Eric find relief from his most debilitating Parkinson’s symptoms By Jill Hammergren I’ve often heard people scoff “It’s not rocket science” or “It’s not brain surgery” when expecting […]
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Balance Impairment Leading to Falls in Parkinson’s
One of the most challenging symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that fundamentally affects quality of life is balance impairment that can lead to falls. Falls are one of the major causes of […]
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Eye scans may spot Parkinson’s years before diagnosis
Researchers hopeful eye scans will become a pre-screening tool for at-risk people. Eye scans may help identify who’s at risk of developing Parkinson’s several years before symptoms first become apparent and doctors […]
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New technology application designed to help people with Parkinson’s walk more confidently
University of NSW biomedical engineers have developed new software that trains people with Parkinson’s to improve their gait. A new technology application (app), co–designed by people with Parkinson’s disease, has […]
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Healthy brain region works overtime to control Parkinson’s symptoms
In people with Parkinson’s disease, the cerebral cortex of the brain can compensate for disease-related dysfunction in the basal ganglia, the main part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s. Researchers found […]
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Blood Test Offers Parkinson’s Early Warning System
Despite the prevalence of Parkinson’s there is still so much we don’t know about the world’s second-most common neurodegenerative disease. But a team of British, German, and Italian researchers has […]
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smart±step exercises shown to effectively prevent falls
A large, randomised control trial conducted by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) researchers found that at-home game-based step exercises were effective at preventing falls in people over the age of 65 – reducing […]
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Support Group Roundup, October 2024
By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Spring is in the air, and we have been out and about visiting Support Groups. In August, we visited 10 Support Groups: Mary […]
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