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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.   […]

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 […]

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 […]

Queensland researchers target gut health to slow or stop progression of Parkinson's Australian researchers are working on developing drugs that target bugs in the guts of Parkinson's disease patients in […]

What do Parkinson’s NSW Support Groups offer?  When Sydney man Don Gration was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1979, he and wife Joan found there were few sources of information about […]