When Michael Kiely was told he had stage four cancer and three months to live, he’d already been living with Parkinson’s Disease for over 20 years. Facing his mortality, Michael […]

The benefits of exercising with your pet We all know exercise is what you need if you have Parkinson’s.  However, with Parkinson’s you also often have trouble mustering the motivation […]

This week from 16 to 22 October is Carers Week – the perfect time for a reminder of the rich resources offered by the Carers NSW organisation. Carers NSW is […]

The annual Walk in the Park fundraiser by Kiama Parkinson’s Support Group this year raised $10,875 from sponsorships of walkers, in addition to income from merchandise and raffle sales. The […]

The concept of the Step up for Parkinson’s fundraising campaign in May was simple and flexible but delivered multiple benefits. People were invited to get active and raise funds for […]

The Health application on your Apple iPhone gains fresh capabilities with the iOS 16 software update that will be valuable for many people living with Parkinson’s. The major new feature […]

All podcasts have one thing in common: you can listen to them no matter what’s going on around you and almost anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a beginner’s guide to […]

One of the less discussed symptoms of Parkinson’s is Dysphagia. Dysphagia is the term for swallowing difficulty. Parkinson’s affects the muscles and nerves responsible for the mechanics of swallowing and […]

On Thursday 29 September 2022, the Bailey Centre Liberty Service Station will contribute 10 cents per every litre of fuel sold to support the Parkinson’s Coff’s Harbour Nurses Fund. Local […]

In recent years, the evidence backing the benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s has grown rapidly. There have been many types of exercise that has been proven to improve, function and quality […]

Understanding the five stages of Parkinson’s By Roisin McCormack Though progression can be expected to be different for each individual, Parkinson’s does follow a broad pattern and can be divided […]

There was an outstanding response from members and supporters of the NSW Parkinson’s community to the May Step Up for Parkinson’s virtual event. More than 160 participants logged over 17,000 […]