DBS helped Eric find relief from his most debilitating Parkinson’s symptoms  By Jill Hammergren  I’ve often heard people scoff “It’s not rocket science” or “It’s not brain surgery” when expecting […]

One of the most challenging symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that fundamentally affects quality of life is balance impairment that can lead to falls. Falls are one of the major causes of […]

Researchers hopeful eye scans will become a pre-screening tool for at-risk people. Eye scans may help identify who’s at risk of developing Parkinson’s several years before symptoms first become apparent and doctors […]

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 […]

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 […]

Despite the prevalence of Parkinson’s there is still so much we don’t know about the world’s second-most common neurodegenerative disease.  But a team of British, German, and Italian researchers has […]

A large, randomised control trial conducted by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) researchers found that at-home game-based step exercises were effective at preventing falls in people over the age of 65 – reducing […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Spring is in the air, and we have been out and about visiting Support Groups.   In August, we visited 10 Support Groups: Mary […]

Patients with Parkinson’s disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the […]

There are many  different gyms out there today and all of them are a little bit different. Finding one you feel comfortable with is key.   If you join a […]

The NSW Government Active Ageing Team has developed a web site featuring information and inspiration on safe and healthy living for ageing.   It is called Active & Healthy and […]

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 Parkinson’s diagnosis.  Most […]