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Women with Parkinson’s

“Finding information about being a woman with Parkinson’s was challenging” By Kathleen Reardon I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2002. I’d noticed something not quite right at the age of […]

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Addressing thinking changes in Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease changes the brain, which can impact the whole body. While slowed movement and stiffness are among the more familiar PD symptoms, Parkinson’s can also affect cognition – the way someone thinks, how they learn, […]

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Moving safely around at home

At home there are many things you can do to ensure safety if you experience postural instability. Entry Make sure the path or entrance to your front door is clear […]

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Nutritious meals

How to plan nutritious easy-to-chew meals Parkinson’s disease can slow the normal swallowing movement of the throat (peristalsis). This condition is called dysphagia and can lead to choking, or the […]

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Detecting Parkinson’s by smell

Woman who smelled Parkinson’s on husband helps scientists By Elizabeth Quigley BBC Scotland news A Scottish woman who found she could detect Parkinson's through smell has inspired scientists to develop […]

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Are we facing a Parkinson’s pandemic

Historically, Parkinson’s was rare. In 1855, for instance, just 22 people living in the United Kingdom died with Parkinson’s disease. Today, in the United States, the National Institutes of Health […]

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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Michael Costello

 Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. Michael Costello was […]

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The challenges of Young Onset Parkinson’s

What are the main differences between Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease and someone who has typical, Late Onset Parkinson’s disease? Why does this subclass of disease exist in younger people, relative […]

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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Marina Haralambous

 Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. Marina Haralambous is […]

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Medications on time every time campaign

Mid North Coast Parkinson’s teams embark on medication awareness campaign The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinical Nurse teams in Coffs Clinical Network and Hastings Macleay Clinical Network are embarking on […]

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Support Group Round-up

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Anytime I can visit with a Support Group or SGL either online or in person, I am happy! Thank you for having me, I […]

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Even normal drinking comes with a risk

Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol each week may be linked to cognitive decline associated with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions, according to a new study Led by researchers at the […]

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