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Focus remains on break-even by 30 June
Despite the challenges of the Coronavirus situation (shared by the business sector and not-for-profits alike) Parkinson’s NSW remains focused on achieving break-even financial results by the end of fiscal 2019-2020. […]
Read MorePharmacy Home Delivery Service
Australia Post has teamed up with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to deliver medicines via a contactless pharmacy home delivery service. The measures include: Continued dispensing arrangements for the ongoing […]
Read MoreWhat are you Grateful for Today?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are in quarantine or social isolation. Parkinson’s NSW Program Officer Exercise Alyson Blanks came across this list of Daily Quarantine Questions on […]
Read MoreNew Director Appointed to the Board
The Board of Parkinson’s NSW has been further strengthened through the appointment of Denise Thomas. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of MetroRehab Hospital. Denise started her career as […]
Read MoreCOTA Supports Government Advice on COVID-19
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia has endorsed Government advice that all older people should remain at home as much as possible and to take precautions when outside their home. […]
Read MoreTips for Managing Carer Stress
According to Carers NSW, key contributors to carer stress include: The daily physical and emotional demands of caring Lack of choice Conflict and frustration Lack of support Social isolation The greater […]
Read MoreImportance of Planning Ahead for Carers
Carers are often focused on the immediate challenges of caring that it can be difficult to find time to make emergency or long-term plans, or to make sure their expertise […]
Read MoreHow to Fit Regular Exercise into Your Day
We all seem to busier than we’ve ever been before and fitting exercise into your day can be hard – especially now there are voluntary isolation and social distancing requirements […]
Read MoreMick’s DBS Journey
Mick’s Aged 65 Had DBS surgery in October 2010 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in August 2002. My father had it and I went through the symptoms I had developed […]
Read MoreMeet & Greet: Ashfield
The Ashfield (Sydney) Support Group was established in March 2019, so it is now celebrating its first anniversary with Parkinson’s NSW. The Group meets in the Cardinal Freeman Village – […]
Read MoreNew Study Challenges Current Theories on Cause of Motor Symptoms
A new study by a joint research team from the Institute for Basic Science, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and the Asan Medical Center in South Korea may […]
Read MoreUse Technology to Socialise while in Isolation
Use Technology to Socialise while in Isolation As most of us are at home practising social isolation, video-chatting can help you stay in touch with your fellow Support Group participants, […]
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