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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Marina Haralambous

 Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. Marina Haralambous is […]

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Medications on time every time campaign

Mid North Coast Parkinson’s teams embark on medication awareness campaign The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinical Nurse teams in Coffs Clinical Network and Hastings Macleay Clinical Network are embarking on […]

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Support Group Round-up

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Anytime I can visit with a Support Group or SGL either online or in person, I am happy! Thank you for having me, I […]

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Even normal drinking comes with a risk

Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol each week may be linked to cognitive decline associated with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions, according to a new study Led by researchers at the […]

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Common chemical linked to Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease

A common and widely used chemical may be fuelling the rise of the world’s fastest growing neurological condition – Parkinson’s disease. For the past 100 years, trichloroethylene (TCE) has been […]

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PET scan and biomarker can detect Parkinson’s 30 years before symptoms appear

Signs of Parkinson’s disease can be detected 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear using a known biomarker, called F-AV-133, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, according to a new […]

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Mark’s fundraising pilgrimage in Japan

Mark Peterson took Pitch in for Parkinson’s fundraising to a new level earlier this year. On 24 May he set out on a 1200-kilometre temple trek – the Shikoku Temple […]

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How to build a strong support network

When it comes to our mental health and wellbeing, studies have shown that having a good support network with strong relationships you can count on, is vital. A support network […]

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Building resilience

Resilience: Building skills to endure hardship Resilience means being able to adapt to life's misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience. When […]

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How to ask are you ok?

Talking to someone you’re concerned about may make all the difference. You can help them feel less alone and more supported. Ask if they’re okay, listen to what they tell […]

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Sexual intimacy and Parkinson’s

Concerns around sexual intimacy not only affect the Parkinson’s community but are common in the general population as well. There can be many ‘risk factors’ that impact sexual function including […]

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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Marty Cobcroft

My [Parkinson’s] Life Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. […]

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