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Reluctant to take a break from caring?

Although there are many options for obtaining respite support for carers to take a break, many are reluctant to do so. Concerns are normal but they need to be balanced […]

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Parkinson’s NSW Trust appoints independent Directors

Following a search by a professional recruitment consultant, the Parkinson’s NSW Trust has appointed two new, independent Directors. They are Annabel Crookes who is Legal & Risk Director and an […]

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New medication to quickly reverse ‘off’ time

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an under-the-tongue dissolvable medication to quickly reverse ‘off’ time when Parkinson’s symptoms return between medication doses. The medication is called Kynmobi and […]

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Tips on preventing falls.

Falls are a common symptom of Parkinson’s and because everyone has a different journey they can be experienced at various stages of progression. Depending on their severity and direction, falls […]

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Online singing helps people living with Parkinson’s

Each Thursday, people living with Parkinson’s and their carers participate in a specialised online singing program based in Coffs Harbour. Led by Music Therapist Bonnie Nilsson, the Online Parkinson’s Voice Program is […]

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Learn more about navigating the Aged Care system

On 2 July COTA (Council on The Ageing) will collaborate with Parkinson’s NSW to host a video-chat session featuring a presentation on Navigating the Aged Care System. There will also be […]

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Exercise helps to prevent falls

Exercise is a proven way to prevent falls by strengthening the muscles that keep us upright and improving our balance. For the greatest benefit try a combination of exercise types […]

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‘Natural killer’ cells could halt Parkinson’s

Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Centre have found that ‘natural killer’ white blood cells could guard against the cascade of cellular changes that lead to Parkinson’s and […]

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Students connect with seniors to demystify digital world

The Australian Government’s Office of eSafety is reaching out to high school students to assist in increasing digital literacy for older Australians and building intergenerational relationships. The Be Connected Young Mentors […]

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Using electrical energy to unfreeze gait

Some people with Parkinson’s disease experience freezing of gait every day. Unfortunately, medication that reduces motor symptoms of this disease doesn’t usually help with freezing. At McGill University in Montreal, Canada, PhD […]

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Parkinson’s NSW Support Groups online Community

Parkinson’s NSW has an Online Community on Facebook for Support Groups. Anyone can join and benefit from the discussion and sharing. There are currently more than 100 participants in this […]

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5th November 2024
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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 […]
5th November 2024
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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 […]