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Step Up for Parkinson’s Smashes Goals

The concept of the Step up for Parkinson’s fundraising campaign in May was simple and flexible but delivered multiple benefits. People were invited to get active and raise funds for […]

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Track your medications on an iPhone

The Health application on your Apple iPhone gains fresh capabilities with the iOS 16 software update that will be valuable for many people living with Parkinson’s. The major new feature […]

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Podcasts for people living with Parkinson’s

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 […]

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Tongue Tied

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 […]

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Pump for Parkinson’s

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 […]

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Amplitude Movements

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 […]

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Five stages of Parkinson’s

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 […]

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Step Up for Parkinson’s Goal Smashed

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 […]

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Diets proven to boost the body against Parkinson’s

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 […]

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How many steps do you do a day?

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 […]

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Inflammatory Bacteria in Nose Linked to Parkinson’s

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 […]

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Nurses Testimonials World Parkinsons Congress

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 […]

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28th January 2025

Online Meetings for Support Groups

Please refer to this page frequently for new topics and session dates with links to join. Important information about the online sessions: Please log in to the meeting 5-10 minutes […]
14th January 2025

Loneliness Could Raise Risk for Parkinson’s, Study Finds

Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease.  Among more than 490,000 people listed in the UK Biobank […]