Bonnie Nilsson and Sally Ireland make a great team. Bonnie is a Music Therapist and Sally is a Speech Therapist with a background in music and singing. Together with Vince […]

Australian medical technology company SYMBYX has completed its first human trial of the use of laser light therapy (photobiomodulation or PBM) to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s by targeting the […]

The Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) is replacing paper travel dockets with smartcards. The credit card sized smartcard is easier to carry, includes a photo for added security and works […]

Whether caring begins gradually or happens suddenly, most carers will need to develop new knowledge and skills.  One of the most experienced effects of caring is stress. Learning to manage […]

Bonnie Nilsson and Sally Ireland make a great team. Bonnie is a Music Therapist and Sally is a Speech Therapist with a background in singing. Together with Vince Carroll – […]

Looking after yourself physically as a carer is as important as caring for the person with Parkinson’s.  A carer who is injured can’t effectively care for anyone. Following are some […]

If you live in regional NSW and receive a Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment you will be able to apply for a Regional Seniors Travel Card from next year. […]

Geoff Whale of Taree – with Dr Bolitho of St Vincent’s Hospital Geoff Whale from Taree, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s six years ago – but suspects he had Parkinson’s for […]

Glenda Reichman was born in Benoni, South Africa and grew up in the town near Johannesburg. “I finished high school and decided to study pharmacy,” says Glenda. “Looking back I […]

She succeeds Felicity Jones in this role. Felicity has moved to the role of Client Services Coordinator for Parkinson’s NSW. Cassie moved from her hometown in Warrnambool, Victoria, to take […]

The change from Eastern Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October. The clock springs forward 1 hour. While the effects of Daylight […]

A simple eye exam combined with powerful artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning technology could provide early detection of Parkinson’s,  according to research conducted at the University of Florida in the […]