There are many ways to help someone experiencing a panic attack, but the most important things are to remain calm and help in the ways that they ask for. A […]

Pushparatnam received a Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2013 at age 38. With a background in mobile technology, he wanted to develop an app that would help other patients manage their symptoms […]

Please refer to this page frequently for new topics and session dates with links to join. Important information about the online sessions: Please log in to the meeting 5-10 minutes […]

Loneliness can leave many feeling desolate, but new research now suggests it may also leave people vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease.  Among more than 490,000 people listed in the UK Biobank […]

A diet rich in legumes – a food group including beans, soybeans, and lentils – was associated with a lower probability of Parkinson’s symptoms starting to appear in adults under […]

Parkinson’s disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose as it relies primarily on the appearance of motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness, but these symptoms often appear several years […]

At 69, Hoyt “Corky” Ball knew something was wrong when his right hand began to tremble uncontrollably. His primary doctor ruled out Parkinson’s, but the prescribed medication failed to alleviate […]

The holiday season often brings intense emotions, from joy and excitement to stress and exhaustion. When the holidays end, it’s common to experience low mood.  The need for self-care does […]

Frank Feltracco, now 77, arrived in Griffith from Italy with his family as a three-year-old, while his wife, Louisa, 73, was born in the town. Frank and Louisa married in […]

Support Group Roundup By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Photo above: Smiles all round when Kempsey Support Group welcomed a visit from Mirelle Brockett from Parkinson’s NSW on 7.11.24 . […]

Side-to-side eye movements can help reduce body sway and improve postural stability in people with Parkinson’s disease, even though Parkinson’s patients generally have difficulty coordinating their eye movements, a new study […]

One of the most challenging symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that fundamentally affects quality of life is balance impairment that can lead to falls. Falls are one of the major causes of […]