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Equine-assisted therapy and Parkinson’s
Researchers from Texas Woman’s University, USA, are investigating how equine-assisted therapy – which involves working with horses to promote wellbeing – can benefit people living with Parkinson’s As part of […]
Read MoreFood, mood, and stress
Stress is a demand made on your body. A stressor can be people, places, or events that you see as a threat. Stress is a normal chemical reaction in your […]
Read MoreExercise on the go – Planes, trains & automobiles
We’re into the summer months and restrictions are lifting, so many of us are planning our holidays and will be travelling – for one day trips or longer journeys to […]
Read MoreReturning to exercise
After months of lockdown with fitness centres and recreation programs being closed, we’ve all struggled to keep up our exercise and activity levels. It is essential you do resume your […]
Read MoreIs Parkinson’s hereditary?
Dr Patrick Lewis, a biochemist at the University of London, discusses the “huge challenge” in trying to understand the role of genetics in Parkinson’s disease. Can genetic factors play a […]
Read MoreMeet two new team members
Tamie Harvie has joined Parkinson’s NSW as the new Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse for the Shoalhaven region. She succeeds Nina Digiglio in this role. Nina has stayed with the organisation, stepping […]
Read MoreAdjusting to life after the pandemic
As the NSW Government has started to navigate its roadmap to post COVID-19 recovery, it is time to start thinking about life after lockdown. But even though many of us […]
Read More7 walking strategies for people living with Parkinson’s
Various strategies can help people living with Parkinson's who have difficulty walking, but a new study finds that many people have never heard of or tried these strategies. The study […]
Read MorePitch in for Parkinson’s Lottery
Purchase Tickets Help to enhance the quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s. Help fund more frontline hero's - Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists. 1st Prize: Suzuki Swift GL Navigator valued at […]
Read MoreParkinson’s Online Voice Program takes off
Bonnie Nilsson and Sally Ireland make a great team. Bonnie is a Music Therapist and Sally is a Speech Therapist with a background in music and singing. Together with Vince […]
Read MoreLaser Light Therapy
Australian medical technology company SYMBYX has completed its first human trial of the use of laser light therapy (photobiomodulation or PBM) to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s by targeting the […]
Read MoreTaxi Transport Subsidy Scheme
The Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) is replacing paper travel dockets with smartcards. The credit card sized smartcard is easier to carry, includes a photo for added security and works […]
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