Researchers hopeful eye scans will become a pre-screening tool for at-risk people. Eye scans may help identify who’s at risk of developing Parkinson’s several years before symptoms first become apparent and doctors […]

University of NSW biomedical engineers have developed new software that trains people with Parkinson’s to improve their gait. A new technology application (app), co–designed by people with Parkinson’s disease, has […]

In people with Parkinson’s disease, the cerebral cortex of the brain can compensate for disease-related dysfunction in the basal ganglia, the main part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s. Researchers found […]

Despite the prevalence of Parkinson’s there is still so much we don’t know about the world’s second-most common neurodegenerative disease.  But a team of British, German, and Italian researchers has […]

A large, randomised control trial conducted by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) researchers found that at-home game-based step exercises were effective at preventing falls in people over the age of 65 – reducing […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Spring is in the air, and we have been out and about visiting Support Groups.   In August, we visited 10 Support Groups: Mary […]

Patients with Parkinson’s disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the […]

Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s.   I have […]

There are many  different gyms out there today and all of them are a little bit different. Finding one you feel comfortable with is key.   If you join a […]

The NSW Government Active Ageing Team has developed a web site featuring information and inspiration on safe and healthy living for ageing.   It is called Active & Healthy and […]

Constipation is the infrequent passage of hard, dry bowel motions which are difficult to pass.    It is a common problem in Parkinson’s and can also predate the Parkinson’s diagnosis.  Most […]

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales was the guest of honour at an informal gathering with Maitland and Port Stephens Parkinson’s Support Groups […]