Parkinson’s NSW has launched Module 3 of its Parkinson’s online education series.   Module 3 –Optimising exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s  is designed to help exercise professionals to explain the […]

Support Group Round-up  By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  Welcome to the May Support Group round-up. It’s been another busy month in Support Group land. Several support groups participated in […]

What you eat, constipation and medications you may take for other conditions can affect how well your body absorbs your Parkinson’s drugs. Here we look at ways to make sure […]

A new drug molecule could reactivate housekeeping functions in the brain cells of young Parkinson’s patients.  A novel drug molecule being studied by researchers from McGill University in Canada could […]

Average caregiver spends more than 30 hours a week providing care  The average caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s disease spends more than 30 hours per week doing unpaid work to provide care, […]

Stepping Up with strength, support, and a spirit of adventure by Eamon Daly I emigrated from Ireland with my wife Michele, over 30 years ago. I’m now the proud father […]

by Sarah Dawson and Josefa Domingos  Freezing in the home or in busy public places can be upsetting, embarrassing, or even frightening. The anxiety that comes with this symptom of […]

Paradoxically, previous research has shown that – despite its inherent health risks –  cigarette smoking is linked with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease. Until now, however, it was not […]

We know that exercise is great for our minds and bodies, but sometimes it’s challenging to maintain interest. Have you ever exercised with a friend or group and found how […]

Danielle’s (Dani’s) Parkinson’s journey began in 2022 with a workplace injury.   “I tripped over the rubbish bin in the classroom!” she laughed. But it turns out this injury was the […]

How ground-breaking medical imaging is helping EU-funded researchers monitor brain activity during movement – and what this could mean for diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s. Neuroimaging has made huge strides in […]

THE SALT PATH starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, […]