Benefits of Exercise for Everyone  Potential Ageing Health Issues  Exercise Benefit  High blood pressure  Lower blood pressure  High cholesterol levels  Lower cholesterol levels  Heart disease  Less heart disease  Type 2 […]

On 2 and 3 April – the very start of Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Parkinson’s NSW Support Group Leaders travelled to the Sydney Masonic Centre for the first Leaders Conference […]

People living with Parkinson’s disease now have a new treatment option, thanks to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of groundbreaking new technology.  The therapy, known as adaptive […]

John Carson has been living with Parkinson’s disease for 23 years. He had Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery in 2017.  “The change was immediate,” said John’s wife Glenda. “John’s tremor […]

From handy symptom trackers to interactive singing workouts, here’s three new Parkinson’s applications to help make life easier.  Turnto  Turnto is an innovative, free health app bringing together real-time treatment […]

Take 5 April/May A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 727 567).     Managing Tremors with High-Intensity Movement […]

Neuro physiotherapist Josefa Domingos gives expert advice on when and how often you should change your Parkinson’s exercise routine.  Parkinson’s can be an unpredictable and ever-changing condition, so getting your […]

If your loved one experiences speech and communication problems as part of their Parkinson’s, there are ways you can support conversations. Here are some useful strategies to reduce frustrations and […]

If your Parkinson’s symptoms affect your ability to move around, there is a range of equipment available that you may find helpful. Here are some of the things you should […]

Support Group Round-up  By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  Welcome to the March/April Support Group round-up. Before I talk about the Support Group Leaders Conference and Community Symposium, I would […]

The disease, so adept at taking away, has also allowed me to witness almost unbelievable kindness and bravery. by former deputy premier -  The Hon. John Watkins Globally, an estimated […]

A simple yet powerful digital phone application called Walking Tall is helping people around the world improve their gait and better support their general health. Launched in 2023, the concept […]