People living with Parkinson’s disease in the Tweed region of northern NSW are set to benefit from the appointment of a Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Northern […]
Help for today … hope for tomorrow Parkinson’s disease impacts more than the individual. It impacts family members, carers, work colleagues, health professionals and places significant burden on Australian society […]
Getting the word out in Parkinson’s Awareness Month Parkinson’s NSW and 24 Support Groups undertook 33 activities to build awareness and raise funds in April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This year […]
Unity Walk in the Park is the major annual fundraising initiative of Parkinson’s NSW to support vital research and services for people affected by Parkinson’s. Everyone is welcome as walkers […]
Sinemet® Shortage Recommendations Sinemet® (levodopa/carbidopa) is a medication commonly used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease as well as other neurological disorders. From 23 August 2018, there has been an […]
Tai Chi helps those with Parkinson’s to live well Tai Chi, more correctly known as Taijiquan, is a traditional Chinese exercise and martial art practice composed of flowing and graceful […]
Current research says that men who aren’t physically active are at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s. It is timely to discuss this because it is Men’s Health Week in mid-June, […]