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Research Participation Opportunity

Genetic factors influencing risk of Parkinson’s. Researchers at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute are seeking participants for an Australian research study that will investigate the genetic factors that influence a person’s risk of Parkinson’s disease. […]

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7 ways to help your 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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No-Escape Room: experience the daily challenges of a person with Parkinson’s

No-Escape Room allows people to step into the shoes of people living with Parkinson’s and helps to shift the common misconception that it is a disease of the elderly. This […]

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Phone service helps navigate the Aged Care system

Council on the Ageing NSW (COTA) has launched a new telephone service to guide people through the complexities of the Aged Care system. The new service can explain: How the […]

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Di Trestrail of Armidale awarded OAM

Diane ‘Di’ Trestrail of Armidale was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to people living with Parkinson’s on this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. “I was honoured […]

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COVID-19 infections in people living with Parkinson’s

A research paper accepted for publication in the journal Movement Disorders suggests that people who have lived with Parkinson’s for an average of 12.7 years may be more susceptible to infection with COVID-19 […]

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Meet & Greet – Bathurst Support Group

The Bathurst Support Group has been in operation for well over 20 years. The date of its founding could not be established, but the Group was first started by the […]

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Try free daily Laughter Yoga via Zoom

Daily Laughter Yoga sessions are now available FREE via Zoom videoconferencing. This is an initiative of Laughter Yoga Teachers Australia wide, coordinated by Laughter Yoga Australia. One session per day is scheduled […]

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Identifying and preparing future Support Group Leaders

At this time of year Support Groups are planning meetings to select their Leadership Team (sometimes called the Committee). Two questions frequently come up: How do we identify and prepare future Leaders […]

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Shout or you’ll be without!

Your vocal muscles need exercise, just like any other group of muscles in your body. Being able to communicate with others is essential to a happy and healthy life. However, […]

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Don’t forget your Emergency Card

I have Parkinson’s and Carer Emergency Cards are available from Parkinson’s NSW. DOWNLOAD CARER EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD DOWNLOAD I HAVE PARKINSON’S CONTACT CARD or call the InfoLine: 1800 644 1898 Complete the details on your […]

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Want to join research into rural and regional Support Groups?

Parkinson’s NSW Clinical Nurse Consultant Vince Carroll – who is based in the Mid North Coast Local Health District – is a PhD candidate at Charles Sturt University. He is […]

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31st October 2024

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 […]
31st October 2024

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 […]