By Madeleine Pizzuti  Our eyes met momentarily as we stretched our arms out wide clutching the coloured bands in front of us, whilst counting backwards from three. Again and again […]

What is a Gift in Will? A bequest or gift in Will is a donation left to a charity or individual of your choice, as stated in your will.  Such gifts […]

Some people living with Parkinson’s have a tremor or struggle with dexterity, which can make it more difficult to apply makeup. Here are some tips that may help.  Preparation  Sit […]

Parkinson’s NSW has launched Module 3 of its Parkinson’s online education series.   Module 3 –Optimising exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s  is designed to help exercise professionals to explain the […]

Support Group Round-up  By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  Welcome to the May Support Group round-up. It’s been another busy month in Support Group land. Several support groups participated in […]

What you eat, constipation and medications you may take for other conditions can affect how well your body absorbs your Parkinson’s drugs. Here we look at ways to make sure […]

A new drug molecule could reactivate housekeeping functions in the brain cells of young Parkinson’s patients.  A novel drug molecule being studied by researchers from McGill University in Canada could […]

Average caregiver spends more than 30 hours a week providing care  The average caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s disease spends more than 30 hours per week doing unpaid work to provide care, […]

Stepping Up with strength, support, and a spirit of adventure by Eamon Daly I emigrated from Ireland with my wife Michele, over 30 years ago. I’m now the proud father […]

by Sarah Dawson and Josefa Domingos  Freezing in the home or in busy public places can be upsetting, embarrassing, or even frightening. The anxiety that comes with this symptom of […]

Paradoxically, previous research has shown that – despite its inherent health risks –  cigarette smoking is linked with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease. Until now, however, it was not […]

We know that exercise is great for our minds and bodies, but sometimes it’s challenging to maintain interest. Have you ever exercised with a friend or group and found how […]