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Are older women overlooked

UK resident Pam Archer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 74. As a former nurse whose sister lives with the condition, she said she already had some understanding […]

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Hallucinations in Parkinson’s

How hallucinations affect people living with Parkinson’s Around 50% of people with Parkinson’s disease will experience hallucinations. But what are they and what causes them? Professor Per Odin – a […]

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Postural instability in Parkinson’s

Parkinson's is a complex neurological condition that affects more than 220,000 people in Australia. One of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's is postural instability, which can cause balance problems […]

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Martin Pryor and the tales of his dog, Bungee

Writing a children’s book about a dog named Bungee – in fact, a series of books about this dog – was never on Martin Pryor’s to-do list. “It was an […]

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Meet our Team Member – Robyn McKern

Robyn McKern joined Parkinson’s NSW as an NDIS Advocate early in 2023. The role of an Advocate is to help Parkinson’s NSW clients navigate the often complex processes required to […]

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Five podcasts for people living with Parkinson’s

Whether you’re looking for a beginner’s guide to Parkinson’s or expert insights on a range of symptoms, find out what these five podcasts recommended by Parkinson’s Life have to offer […]

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Actively Ageing & Lifestyle Expo held in Temora

Temora Parkinson’s Support Group participated in the town’s Actively Ageing & Lifestyle Expo with an information stall in February. There were approximately 30 stalls at the event – all sharing […]

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How to choose the best nutrient-rich foods for Parkinson’s

Why is nutrient-rich food important to people living with Parkinson’s? Because no matter how perfect your medication regime, no matter how much, how often, and how hard you exercise, you […]

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Women with Parkinson’s and their stories

Learning to live with PD is like trying to tame a beast. It has its ups and downs and is constantly changing Emma grew up on the Central Coast of […]

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Chinatown Support Group celebrates Lunar New Year

Chinatown Bilingual Parkinson Support Group held its first meeting for the year on 7 February. This was also a celebration of Lunar New Year. The meeting venue was the Australian […]

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Can dancing slow progression of Parkinson’s

A new study published in Brain Sciences shows patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s can slow the progress of the disease by participating in dance training with music for one-and-a-quarter hours per week. […]

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Different activities for different benefits

Different Activities, Different Benefits Our bodies are the physical containers through which we live. When we move and feel better, and we live better. We tend to think of health […]

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13th June 2025

Hearing Loss May be Early Warning Sign for Parkinson’s Disease

Greater risk of disease found with every 10 decibels of hearing impairment. Hearing loss may be a risk factor for developing Parkinson’s disease, or may be an early warning sign of […]
13th June 2025

Blood Immune Cells Could Hold Key to Showing Disease Progression in Parkinson’s

A new discovery in blood immune cells has put researchers one step closer to identifying a blood biomarker that would allow doctors to personalise treatments for Parkinson’s disease.  In a […]