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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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Seniors Rights Service can help resolve Aged Care issues

Some people in our community have contacted Parkinson’s NSW to talk about issues they have been having with their Aged Care Service Providers. In some cases, they have not been […]

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Parkinson’s NSW nurses drive education benefiting people living with Parkinson’s

Clinical Nurse Consultant Vince Carroll – who is based in the Mid North Coast Local Health District – and Sydney-based Parkinson’s Registered Nurse Julie Austin recently participated in a collaborative […]

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Coping with anxiety due to change

Many of us are slowly starting to emerge into social situations after months of various degrees of isolation imposed as a healthcare measure. Retail stores, cafes and restaurants are beginning […]

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Margaret Scott: Building sustainability through fundraising

Margaret Scott is the Vice President of the Board of Parkinson’s NSW – and a fundraiser through and through. Over more than 30 years she has worked on all aspects […]

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What makes a good Support Group Leader? And why volunteer for the role?

Becoming part of a Support Group Leadership Team (Committee) can be both challenging and rewarding. If, in your Group, the Leadership Team gets stuck with doing all the work… then […]

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People living with Parkinson’s leave work five years after diagnosis

A Europe-wide study into the impact of Parkinson’s on employment highlights how quickly people with the condition are forced to leave work after diagnosis – and why. The study found […]

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Tips on preparing for a Neurologist appointment

Most people living with Parkinson’s see their neurologist every three to six months initially, then every six to 12 months. However, if you are experiencing problems with your Parkinson’s or […]

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27th March 2025
Parkinsons-NSW-InfoLine

‘Take 5’ February 2025

InfoLine ‘Top 5’ for February 2025 A monthly review of the top five topics raised by callers to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine.   The Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine (call 1800 644 […]
27th March 2025
Choosing shoes for Parkinson's

Choosing the Right Shoes for Parkinson’s

Wearing comfortable footwear is important for helping you move around properly and help ease Parkinson’s symptoms you experience in your feet or legs. Here are some tips for choosing the […]