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Meet Cassie

She succeeds Felicity Jones in this role. Felicity has moved to the role of Client Services Coordinator for Parkinson’s NSW. Cassie moved from her hometown in Warrnambool, Victoria, to take […]

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Medication and daylight savings

The change from Eastern Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October. The clock will spring forward 1 hour. A common question for […]

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Exam could lead to diagnosis

A simple eye exam combined with powerful artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning technology could provide early detection of Parkinson’s,  according to research conducted at the University of Florida in the […]

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Sleep and Parkinson’s

By Dr. Mark Ryan - Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director, Neurocare Clinics Australia There is a possibility that sleep disorders play a role in the process of neurodegeneration leading to […]

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Swallowing and Communication in Parkinson’s

Many people living with Parkinson’s imagine that they have more saliva than other people. While it seems to be the case, this is not true. The reason: Because everything slows […]

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Results of Zoom meeting survey

During February and March, Parkinson’s NSW conducted a survey of Zoom online meeting participants to obtain feedback on desired topics and any areas for improvement. Thank you to everyone who […]

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Parkinson’s in the Country – Geoff Bourne

For Geoff Bourne, his farm is not just his home. Those who know him say it’s his reason for being. Geoff grew up on an 1800-acre property at Ben Lomond, […]

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Meet our Staff – Rebecca, Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse

Rebecca Manners joined Parkinson’s NSW as a Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse late last year. She is based in Ballina and supports the Tweed, Byron, and Ballina communities of the Northern New […]

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Living with Parkinson’s webinar

In partnership with Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) As research continues into Parkinson's, we invite community members who are living with Parkinson's or who are caring for someone […]

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Seniors boost their digital skills

Older Australians are turning to digital communications like email, zoom and social media like never before, thanks to the COVID pandemic restrictions. Research from the Australian Communications and Media Authority […]

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What symptoms matter most

By Simge Eva Dogan A study by charity Parkinson’s UK has examined what symptoms matter most to people with Parkinson’s disease as the condition progresses. The charity surveyed 790 people […]

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Steve Schiemer steps into the boxing ring

Steve Schiemer raises more than $1,000 for Parkinson’s NSW in the boxing ring Parkinson’s NSW Board Member and professional personal trainer Steve Schiemer – who is living with Parkinson’s – […]

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7th November 2024

Nurses in Action – Vince Carroll and carer Robyn Armstrong 

Two decades ago when Robyn and Glen Armstrong bought their home in Sapphire Beach near Coffs Harbour, it was the first house they hadn’t built together.    Glen was a builder […]
7th November 2024

“Everything we do is about helping to improve the quality of life for a person with Parkinson’s.”

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s is a huge shock. The first neurologist’s appointment can feel like a blur, there’s just so much to process. This is when many people turn […]