All podcasts have one thing in common: you can listen to them no matter what’s going on around you and almost anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a beginner’s guide to […]

One of the less discussed symptoms of Parkinson’s is Dysphagia. Dysphagia is the term for swallowing difficulty. Parkinson’s affects the muscles and nerves responsible for the mechanics of swallowing and […]

On Thursday 29 September the Bailey Centre Liberty Service Station will contribute 10 cents per every litre of fuel sold to support the Parkinson’s Coff’s Harbour Nurses Fund. Local delivery […]

In recent years, the evidence backing the benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s has grown rapidly. There have been many types of exercise that has been proven to improve, function and quality […]

Understanding the five stages of Parkinson’s By Roisin McCormack Though progression can be expected to be different for each individual, Parkinson’s does follow a broad pattern and can be divided […]

There was an outstanding response from members and supporters of the NSW Parkinson’s community to the May Step Up for Parkinson’s virtual event. More than 160 participants logged over 17,000 […]

So, how do you pick the best diet for Parkinson’s disease? Start with two basic ideas: Eat whole foods. There is a strong association between pesticide and herbicide use and […]

Walking is good for more than just getting around.  Regular walking delivers a multitude of health benefits – but how many steps per days do we need to take?  Is […]

by Marisa Wexler People with Parkinson’s tend to have high numbers of pro-inflammatory bacteria in their noses, according to a new study. Researchers think these bacteria may be a trigger for […]

Vince Carroll “The World Parkinson’s Congress is a unique opportunity to unite as one voice for Parkinson’s. Clinicians and people living with Parkinson’s share knowledge and stories – and hear […]

Robyn Lindsay - Manly-Mosman Support Group “Japan was our third congress and the most recent we attended. The first was in Montreal and the second was in Portland. “Attending the […]

Advocacy is the process of seeking support for a cause or policy. In this case the cause is support for the NSW Parkinson’s community and funding for services. However because […]