Freezing of gait is a sudden, short, temporary, unpredictable inability to walk. This occurs despite the fact that the person wants to and is trying to walk. It is described […]

People who develop Parkinson's disease before age 50 may have been born with disordered brain cells that went undetected for decades, according to new Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre research. The research […]

Researchers have found a link between visual hallucinations in people with Parkinson’s disease and the thinning of the inner retina in the eye. As part of the study – published in research […]

Constipation is a common problem in Parkinson’s and can also predate the Parkinson’s diagnosis.  Most importantly, constipation can reduce the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s. Constipation is […]

Eating a Mediterranean diet is linked to later onset of Parkinson’s, a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Canada, has found. According to the research, following a Mediterranean-style diet could […]

Exercise for people with living with Parkinson’s exercise is not only healthy – it is vital for maintaining balance, mobility, and daily living activities. There is also a potential neuroprotective […]

Wellness Wednesday’s videos are hosted by Parkinson’s NSW and feature Exercise Physiologist Alyson Blanks and other Parkinson’s health professionals. Topics include short and easy exercises you can do anywhere, nutritional advice, […]

Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses are highly trained and experienced nurses based in communities of need. They are dedicated to supporting local people living with Parkinson’s. These Nurses are funded 50/50 by […]

Parkinson’s NSW this year launched the Parkinson’s Community Heroes program to  both commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Month and provide opportunities for Support Groups to recognise their local supporters – while also raising their […]

Bradykinesia implies slow movement and reduced size of movement rather than a drawn out starting of movement. It can affect one limb, or one side or your whole body and […]

By Diana Campelo Delgado, PhD A diet rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and E may lower a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s, a large long-term study suggests. Titled Dietary antioxidants […]