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Men and Parkinson’s

Men often don’t like discussing anything health related.  Subsequently, serious health concerns and potential resources and places to go for assistance are not easily shared among male friends. In Australia, […]

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Parkinson’s research partnership

In July 2017 Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse Vince Carroll spent four weeks at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) on a research placement program. Vince’s is based in the Mid North Coast Local […]

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Seeking support

Many of us already have levels of anxiety and stress resulting from our everyday life or illness – and now we are living with the additional pressure of COVID-19 restrictions. […]

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Parkinson’s nurses in action – Geraldine

Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses are highly trained and experienced nurses based in communities of need. They are dedicated to supporting local people living with Parkinson’s. These Nurses are funded 50/50 by […]

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Chinese New Year 2021

Lunar New Year – also known as Chinese New Year – starts on Friday February 12, 2021. Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2021 is the year […]

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New Parkinson’s Nurse in Tweed Byron network

People living with Parkinson’s in Northern NSW now have the support of a newly appointed Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse, Rebecca Manners, who is trained and experienced in the care of people […]

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Board update

David Veness has been President of the Parkinson’s NSW Board of Directors for three years and during this time has made significant contributions by sharing his lived experience with Parkinson’s […]

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The Parkinson’s NSW HealthLine

1800 644 189 is more than the number of the Parkinson’s NSW HealthLine (formerly referred to as InfoLine); it’s your gateway to a range of services facilitated by a team of Parkinson’s […]

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Shared decision making workshop

FRAILTY: THE ROLE OF SKILFUL COMMUNICATION IN PROMOTING A tailored program sponsored by the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, for health professionals, consumers and carers with an interest in frailty. […]

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Sinemet CR® medication back in stock in Australia

Merck Sharp & Dohme (manufacturer of Sinemet CR®) have advised that The Sinemet CR® (levodopa/carbidopa) shortage situation has been resolved and a registered Australian Sinemet CR® product is now available. […]

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Orthostatic Hypotension

It also known as postural hypotension – is a form of low blood pressure. It happens when the blood vessels do not constrict (tighten) as you stand up from a sitting […]

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New Parkinson’s Nurse for Tweed Region

People living with Parkinson’s in Northern NSW now have the support of a Rebecca Manners, a newly appointed Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse based in Ballina. Rebecca Manners – Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse […]

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