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Support Group Round-up February 2025

Support Group Roundup By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Happy New Year everyone! This year is already gearing up to be a big one. There are several Support Group visits […]

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Participate in the Natural History of Parkinson’s Disease Study

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is conducting a Natural History of Parkinson’s Disease study. There is an opportunity for 100 people living with Parkinson’s and 50 individuals without Parkinson’s (who would […]

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Do you need an MLAK key?

The MLAK (Master Locksmiths Access Key) is a universal lock and key system that allows people with a disability access to public facilities 24 hours a day, seven days a […]

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In the Spotlight: Northern Rivers Support Group

The area served by the Northern Rivers Parkinson’s Support Group extends from Ocean Shores to Wollongbar. The Group meets in the township of Alstonville. The Group Leader for the past […]

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Exercise Not One Size Fits All

Exercise: One Size Can’t Fit All

There is a large amount of research happening around the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson’s.  Most people want an easy answer.  Unfortunately, there isn’t one. Below is a […]

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Nurses in Action – Stephen & Suzanne Gee Praise Nurse Jody Lloyd, Port Macquarie

A few years ago, Stephen Gee noticed that he was having more trouble with the physical aspects of his work as a refrigeration mechanic in Sydney.   “I had to […]

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Healthy brain function

Lifestyle Factors Affecting Your Cognitive Abilities

'Cognitive' is a term used in psychology to describe anything related to thinking, learning, and understanding. So when we talk about cognitive skills or processes, it refers to different aspects […]

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helping anxiety

Helping Someone Through a Panic Attack

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 […]

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New Technology Helps Paint the ‘Big Picture’

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 […]

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Online Meetings for Support Groups

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 […]

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Loneliness Could Raise Risk for Parkinson’s, Study Finds

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 […]

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Legumes may lower risk of Parkinson’s symptoms with sleep disorder

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 […]

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27th March 2025
Understanding Parkinson's Dementia

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Dementia

Many Parkinson’s patients have no cognitive impairment while others develop mild cognitive impairment which does not affect their ability to perform daily tasks independently. However, an estimated one-quarter of patients […]
22nd March 2025

How to overcome barriers to physical activity

Exercise is a wonderful way to improve both physical symptoms and overall quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s. However, starting or sticking with an exercise routine can feel […]