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Parkinson’s Nurse Vince Carroll Awarded University Medal for Research

Clinical Nurse Consultant Vince Carroll – the Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse co-funded by Parkinson’s NSW in the Mid North Coast Local Health District – has been awarded a Higher Degree by […]

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NeuRA researchers new grants

NeuRA Researchers have Work Recognised with New Grants

Congratulations to Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) researchers Professor Glenda Halliday and Dr Emma Devenney who have both been recognised with grants in the latest round of National Health and Medical […]

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Excercise to beat winter blues

Be Active to Beat the Winter Blues

Winter is here but don’t let the cold stop you from being active – particularly if you exercise outside.  Outdoor exercise in winter is excellent for both your physical health […]

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Are Parkinson’s NSW and Parkinson’s Australia related?

There is often confusion between Parkinson’s NSW and Parkinson’s Australia. However, the two organisations are completely separate and unrelated, with very different roles. Parkinson’s Australia is an advocacy body, reaching […]

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Bladder, bowel and Parkinson’s

Constipation and Parkinson's Constipation is the infrequent passage of hard, dry bowel motions which are difficult to pass. It is a common problem in Parkinson’s and can also predate the […]

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Meet our team member – Melanie Browning

Melanie Browning has been appointed to the new role of Client Service Team Leader for Parkinson’s NSW. Melanie is highly experienced, having been with Parkinson’s NSW for more than nine […]

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Meet our team member – Margaret Howard

Margaret Howard is one of our team members staffing the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine (a free call to 1800 644 189). She graduated from The University of Sydney in 1988 with […]

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Exercise needs to be fun

The process of getting fit doesn’t have to be feared; it only requires you to be consistent. It also doesn’t need to be vigorous or done for long periods to […]

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A good diet can help with anxiety

A good diet can help with anxiety and panic disorders People with Parkinson’s can often experience non-motor symptoms such as anxiety and panic disorders. Anxiety is a condition that causes […]

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Funding announced for Australia’s first national Parkinson’s action plan

Parkinson's NSW and the National Parkinson’s Alliance welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of $800,000 in funding over two years to develop and implement Australia’s first National Parkinson’s Action Plan.   […]

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Tips on eating out with Parkinson’s

Eating out should be an enjoyable activity.  However, for those living with Parkinson’s unexpected challenges can diminish the enjoyment and discourage many from eating out. Following are some tips which […]

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Coming to terms with Parkinson’s progression

Parkinson’s is a chronic progressive neurological condition. The symptoms are caused by the loss of dopamine producing cells in the brain.  Dopamine affects memory, mood, and movement. Even though there […]

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5th November 2024

New technology application designed to help people with Parkinson’s walk more confidently

University of NSW biomedical engineers have developed new software that trains people with Parkinson’s to improve their gait. A new technology application (app), co–designed by people with Parkinson’s disease, has […]
5th November 2024
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Healthy brain region works overtime to control Parkinson’s symptoms

In people with Parkinson’s disease, the cerebral cortex of the brain can compensate for disease-related dysfunction in the basal ganglia, the main part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s. Researchers found […]