Michael Ortiz has Parkinson’s. Like many with this disease, he’s been hospitalised on many occasions for conditions other than Parkinson’s. On too many of those occasions, according to Michael, the […]

Growing stronger, day by day  By Danny Lavender  Danny Lavender MBE was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s in 2004. He  says developing a ‘growth mindset’ has helped him stay positive. […]

Making exercise an enjoyable part of your everyday life may be easier than you think. Just choose activities that make you feel happy and confident  If your workout is unpleasant […]

A new documentary on Parkinson’s explores global efforts to research, treat, and prevent the progressive neurodegenerative disorder.  Called The Long Road to Hope, it was produced by the University of Rochester […]

How do you make the life-changing decision to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS)?  That’s the choice Germany-based Cathy Molohan was faced with a few years ago.   “The decision to have […]

Packed with antioxidants and nutrients, incorporate these spices into your everyday diet to promote a healthy brain and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.  Turmeric contains the antioxidant curcumin which gives […]

Walking Tall is a new mobile application to help people with Parkinson's to walk better and for longer. Co-designed by people with Parkinson's and led by UNSW biomedical engineer Dr […]

In recent years, the evidence backing the benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s has grown rapidly. There have been many types of exercise that has been proven to improve, function and quality […]

By Marta Figueiredo, PhD   An artificial intelligence (AI) tool was able to distinguish, with great accuracy, Parkinson’s patients from healthy peers by analysing short videos of facial expressions – particularly smiles – […]

Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses share their experiences at this global event – this year held in Barcelona.  Lauren Hogan Southern NSW Local Health District Based in Goulburn  “This was my first […]

Stephen and Laurine Croasdale met in Paris in 1980, in an Alliance Francaise class.  “I was in class when the teacher announced there was another ‘le petit kangurou’,” recalls Laurine, […]

One of the most debilitating effects of Parkinson’s disease is the loss of coordination and control in body movements, which in many cases leads to severe walking disabilities. Certain types […]