Parkinson’s disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose as it relies primarily on the appearance of motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness, but these symptoms often appear several years […]

At 69, Hoyt “Corky” Ball knew something was wrong when his right hand began to tremble uncontrollably. His primary doctor ruled out Parkinson’s, but the prescribed medication failed to alleviate […]

The holiday season often brings intense emotions, from joy and excitement to stress and exhaustion. When the holidays end, it’s common to experience low mood.  The need for self-care does […]

Frank Feltracco, now 77, arrived in Griffith from Italy with his family as a three-year-old, while his wife, Louisa, 73, was born in the town. Frank and Louisa married in […]

Support Group Roundup By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Photo above: Smiles all round when Kempsey Support Group welcomed a visit from Mirelle Brockett from Parkinson’s NSW on 7.11.24 . […]

Side-to-side eye movements can help reduce body sway and improve postural stability in people with Parkinson’s disease, even though Parkinson’s patients generally have difficulty coordinating their eye movements, a new study […]

One of the most challenging symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that fundamentally affects quality of life is balance impairment that can lead to falls. Falls are one of the major causes of […]

Two new studies from University of California (UC) San Francisco are pointing the way toward round-the-clock personalised care for people living with Parkinson’s disease through an implanted device that can […]

InfoLine ‘Top 5’ for December 2024 A monthly review of the top five topics raised by callers to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine.   The Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine (call 1800 644 […]

It goes without saying that you want to do your best to help your loved one with Parkinson’s. But what does that mean in a practical sense? For most of […]

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 […]

Two decades ago when Robyn and Glen Armstrong bought their home in Sapphire Beach near Coffs Harbour, it was the first house they hadn’t built together.    Glen was a builder […]