InfoLine ‘Top 5’ for February 2025 A monthly review of the top five topics raised by callers to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine.   The Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine (call 1800 644 […]

Wearing comfortable footwear is important for helping you move around properly and help ease Parkinson’s symptoms you experience in your feet or legs. Here are some tips for choosing the […]

Many Parkinson’s patients have no cognitive impairment while others develop mild cognitive impairment which does not affect their ability to perform daily tasks independently. However, an estimated one-quarter of patients […]

Exercise is a wonderful way to improve both physical symptoms and overall quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s. However, starting or sticking with an exercise routine can feel […]

Hamish ‘Rocky’ Sutherland was born in Albury, New South Wales, and grew up on a farm in the Upper Murray area. “Dad nicknamed me Rocky as a child and everyone […]

A new study in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease reports that over a third of people use natural health aids like coffee and cannabis for Parkinson’s – but less than […]

People with Parkinson’s have a higher risk of fracturing a bone than the general population, so it’s especially important to look after your bone health. Key points: • Bone health […]

  Mary Kay Walker, the CEO of Parkinson’s NSW, has had a very busy couple of months conducting an intensive advocacy campaign aiming to reach as many NSW Government decision-makers […]

UK resident Pam Archer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 74. As a former nurse whose sister lives with the condition, she said she already had some understanding […]

The value of exercise progression and regression   There is no single ‘best’ exercise for individuals living with Parkinson’s because different exercises target the unique combination of symptoms each person […]

Stress affects nearly everyone at some point and over time. It can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Practicing self-care regularly can help […]

Eating out should be an enjoyable activity.  However, for those living with Parkinson’s unexpected challenges can diminish the enjoyment and discourage many from eating out.   Following are some tips […]