Parry, aged 80. Had DBS surgery in July 2014. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2009. My Parkinson’s was becoming a social embarrassment. I had a fairly mild tremor, but […]
By Roisin McCormack Though progression can be expected to be different for each individual, Parkinson’s does follow a broad pattern and can be divided into five typical stages – known […]
“Chronic neurological diseases are the leading source of disability globally. Yet, our healthcare systems are not designed to meet the needs of the many chronic neurological patients,” say Dr Bastiaan Bloem and […]
The Parkinson’s InfoLine is staffed by Parkinson’s Registered Nurses who have more than 70 years of experience between them. One such Nurse is Cathy Melton who recently joined a Zoom […]
Although there isn’t yet sufficient evidence to draw conclusions, it is possible that people who survive Coronavirus (COVID-19) may be at increased risk of Parkinson’s, researchers from Brazil argued in […]
If you are caring for a loved one who is living with Parkinson’s, then the Carers NSW web site is well worth a visit. Among other goals, Carers NSW aims […]
On 23 September 2020, the ABC published a story online titled Experts warn coronavirus may cause ‘wave’ of neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease about Australian research into the potential of […]
The physical symptoms of Parkinson’s can sometimes cause sleep disturbances and prevent adequate rest. The restorative effects of sleep can improve health and help people living with Parkinson’s better manage […]