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New years exercise resolutions
It’s that time of year to focus on your New Year’s resolution. Hopefully, increasing your exercise is one of them. Many people start an exercise routine but before Easter the […]
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Why should we fundraise?
It is not a requirement for Support Groups to fundraise for Parkinson’s NSW – however it is greatly appreciated if you choose to do so. More than 90 percent of […]
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Zoom is here to stay
2020 saw many great challenges for people. It also meant changing how we do things to keep in touch with each other. Many people embraced digital technology to connect with […]
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Parkinson’s nurses in action – Tony and Jenny
Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses are highly trained and experienced nurses based in communities of need. They are dedicated to supporting local people living with Parkinson’s. These Nurses are funded 50/50 by […]
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Parkinson’s and depression
By Dr Nichola Davies It’s well-documented that people who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness such as Parkinson’s are at higher risk of developing depression as well. Indeed, it’s […]
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Gut health and development of Parkinson’s
Approximately 65 percent of Parkinson’s patients experience impaired gut function, also referred to as gastrointestinal dysfunction. Common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s-related gastrointestinal dysfunction include drooling, difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, bloating […]
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Carers NSW webinars and workshops
Carers NSW offers a number of free workshops and training for carers, carer support group, service providers and anyone providing support to a carer. The education and training calendar is […]
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Parkinson’s nurses in action – Trevor
Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses are highly trained and experienced nurses based in communities of need. They are dedicated to supporting local people living with Parkinson’s. These Nurses are funded 50/50 by […]
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Posture exercises
QUICK DAILY EXERCISES FOR PARKINSON’S SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS With Parkinson’s comes poor posture. The shoulders slump, the chin sticks out and the elbows and knees tend to bend slightly. This makes […]
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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Steve Schiemer
Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. Steve Schiemer Steve […]
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10 points to ponder!
The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner. 2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay away from positive people. The world has turned upside down. Old folks […]
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Men and Parkinson’s
Men often don’t like discussing anything health related. Subsequently, serious health concerns and potential resources and places to go for assistance are not easily shared among male friends. In Australia, […]
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