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Sex, intimacy, and Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Life recently shared a series of four articles dealing with sex, intimacy, and Parkinson’s. The articles were jointly written by Nurse Consultant Norna Moore from Tel Aviv Medical Center […]
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Healthy sleep and Parkinson’s
The dictionary definition of sleep is a naturally recurring condition of rest, in which there is unconsciousness with the nervous system inactive and muscles relaxed. A good night's sleep is […]
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Looking forward to 2022
A quick chat with Support Group Coordinator Cassie Morgan about what the coming year holds for Parkinson’s NSW Support Groups. What are your priorities for 2022? Doing whatever we can […]
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Equine-assisted therapy and Parkinson’s
Researchers from Texas Woman’s University, USA, are investigating how equine-assisted therapy – which involves working with horses to promote wellbeing – can benefit people living with Parkinson’s As part of […]
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Food, mood, and stress
Stress is a demand made on your body. A stressor can be people, places, or events that you see as a threat. Stress is a normal chemical reaction in your […]
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Exercise on the go – Planes, trains & automobiles
We’re into the summer months and restrictions are lifting, so many of us are planning our holidays and will be travelling – for one day trips or longer journeys to […]
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Returning to exercise
After months of lockdown with fitness centres and recreation programs being closed, we’ve all struggled to keep up our exercise and activity levels. It is essential you do resume your […]
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Is Parkinson’s hereditary?
Dr Patrick Lewis, a biochemist at the University of London, discusses the “huge challenge” in trying to understand the role of genetics in Parkinson’s disease. Can genetic factors play a […]
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Meet two new team members
Tamie Harvie has joined Parkinson’s NSW as the new Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse for the Shoalhaven region. She succeeds Nina Digiglio in this role. Nina has stayed with the organisation, stepping […]
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Adjusting to life after the pandemic
As the NSW Government has started to navigate its roadmap to post COVID-19 recovery, it is time to start thinking about life after lockdown. But even though many of us […]
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7 walking strategies for people living with Parkinson’s
Various strategies can help people living with Parkinson's who have difficulty walking, but a new study finds that many people have never heard of or tried these strategies. The study […]
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Pitch in for Parkinson’s Lottery
Purchase Tickets Help to enhance the quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s. Help fund more frontline hero's - Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists. 1st Prize: Suzuki Swift GL Navigator valued at […]
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