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Is Parkinson’s hereditary?

Dr Patrick Lewis, a biochemist at the University of London, discusses the “huge challenge” in trying to understand the role of genetics in Parkinson’s disease. Can genetic factors play a […]

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Meet two new team members

Tamie Harvie has joined Parkinson’s NSW as the new Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse for the Shoalhaven region. She succeeds Nina Digiglio in this role. Nina has stayed with the organisation, stepping […]

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Adjusting to life after the pandemic 

As the NSW Government has started to navigate its roadmap to post COVID-19 recovery, it is time to start thinking about life after lockdown. But even though many of us […]

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7 walking strategies for people living with Parkinson’s

Various strategies can help people living with Parkinson's who have difficulty walking, but a new study finds that many people have never heard of or tried these strategies. The study […]

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Pitch in for Parkinson’s Lottery

Purchase Tickets Help to enhance the quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s. Help fund more frontline hero's - Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists. 1st Prize: Suzuki Swift GL Navigator valued at […]

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Parkinson’s Online Voice Program takes off

Bonnie Nilsson and Sally Ireland make a great team. Bonnie is a Music Therapist and Sally is a Speech Therapist with a background in music and singing. Together with Vince […]

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Laser Light Therapy

Australian medical technology company SYMBYX has completed its first human trial of the use of laser light therapy (photobiomodulation or PBM) to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s by targeting the […]

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Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme

The Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) is replacing paper travel dockets with smartcards. The credit card sized smartcard is easier to carry, includes a photo for added security and works […]

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Carer de-stressing exercises

Whether caring begins gradually or happens suddenly, most carers will need to develop new knowledge and skills.  One of the most experienced effects of caring is stress. Learning to manage […]

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Voice Project Takes Off

Bonnie Nilsson and Sally Ireland make a great team. Bonnie is a Music Therapist and Sally is a Speech Therapist with a background in singing. Together with Vince Carroll – […]

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Carers Tips – Physical Assistance

Looking after yourself physically as a carer is as important as caring for the person with Parkinson’s.  A carer who is injured can’t effectively care for anyone. Following are some […]

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Regional Seniors Travel Card

If you live in regional NSW and receive a Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment you will be able to apply for a Regional Seniors Travel Card from next year. […]

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5th November 2024
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Healthy brain region works overtime to control Parkinson’s symptoms

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 […]
5th November 2024
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Blood Test Offers Parkinson’s Early Warning System

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 […]