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Handy tools for people living with Parkinson’s
Handy domestic tools for people living with Parkinson's Plate guard Plate guards can be fitted onto ordinary plates to help those who can only eat with one hand or have […]
Read MoreMary Kay Walker appointed CEO of Parkinson’s NSW
Mary Kay Walker has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Parkinson’s NSW. She succeeds Jo-Anne Reeves who has left the organisation. Mary Kay was previously Chief Operating Officer of the […]
Read MoreParkinson’s NSW joins National Parkinson’s Alliance
Parkinson’s NSW has joined the National Parkinson’s Alliance (NPA). It is a new national collaboration of key stakeholders and leaders in the Parkinson’s community of Australia who have come together […]
Read MoreMy journey with Parkinson’s continues, but it has not yet won out.
The disease, so adept at taking away, has also allowed me to witness almost unbelievable kindness and bravery. by former deputy premier - John Watkins Today is World Parkinson’s Day, […]
Read MoreBrain works overtime to control Parkinson’s
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 […]
Read MoreSupport Group Round-up February
By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Anytime I can visit with a Support Group or SGL either online or in person, I am happy! Thank you for having me, I […]
Read MoreGetting started with exercise
Regular exercise is second only to medication in improving your quality of life with Parkinson’s. It is that important! When you do regular exercise, you’ll quickly begin to see and […]
Read MoreMaking a harp for Judy
By Geoff Grundy Geoff Grundy, 72, lives with his wife Sue in a retirement village on the Central Coast. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s when he was 63. This is […]
Read MoreAI powered hand test to rate Parkinson’s severity
An online artificial intelligence (AI)-powered test where users tap their fingers in front of a webcam may ultimately help rate the severity of Parkinson’s disease from afar and within minutes, a study […]
Read MoreBrain Health
“Everything we do, every thought we've ever had, is produced by the human brain. But exactly how it operates remains one of the biggest unsolved mysteries, and it seems the […]
Read MoreTips for visits to the dentist
Prior to visiting the dentist, provide the practice with this information sheet to help make your treatment safe and comfortable. I have Parkinson’s Parkinson’s is a progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder. […]
Read More7 ways to improve your sleep
Up to 90 percent of people living with Parkinson’s find it difficult to sleep. Identifying the root causes of sleep issues is the first step. Disrupted sleep can be due […]
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