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 […]

Understanding the five stages of Parkinson’s 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 […]

There was an outstanding response from members and supporters of the NSW Parkinson’s community to the May Step Up for Parkinson’s virtual event. More than 160 participants logged over 17,000 […]

So, how do you pick the best diet for Parkinson’s disease? Start with two basic ideas: Eat whole foods. There is a strong association between pesticide and herbicide use and […]

Walking is good for more than just getting around.  Regular walking delivers a multitude of health benefits – but how many steps per days do we need to take?  Is […]

by Marisa Wexler People with Parkinson’s tend to have high numbers of pro-inflammatory bacteria in their noses, according to a new study. Researchers think these bacteria may be a trigger for […]

Vince Carroll “The World Parkinson’s Congress is a unique opportunity to unite as one voice for Parkinson’s. Clinicians and people living with Parkinson’s share knowledge and stories – and hear […]

Robyn Lindsay - Manly-Mosman Support Group “Japan was our third congress and the most recent we attended. The first was in Montreal and the second was in Portland. “Attending the […]

Advocacy is the process of seeking support for a cause or policy. In this case the cause is support for the NSW Parkinson’s community and funding for services. However because […]

You can help advance research into Parkinson’s Disease by participating in a research project which aims to better understand how the communication and swallowing symptoms associated with this disease impact […]

The World Parkinson Congresses are held every three years in a different country provide an international forum for scientists, clinical researchers, health care professionals, people living with Parkinson’s and others […]

This symposium will bring together Australia’s leading Parkinson’s clinicians and academics to discuss recent discoveries and promising pathways for a better understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and provide a […]