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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

In July 2017 Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse Vince Carroll spent four weeks at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) on a research placement program. Vince’s is based in the Mid North Coast Local […]