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Bushfire Assistance and Information
Parkinson’s NSW is compiling information, tools and resources to assist people living with Parkinson’s who may have been directly or indirectly affected by the recent bush fires. Visit this page […]
Read MoreMultidisciplinary Teams Improve Health Outcomes
Since Parkinson’s is a complex disease involving both motor and non-motor symptoms, there is strong research interest in the effectiveness of multidisciplinary teams in delivering Parkinson’s therapies and support. Multidisciplinary […]
Read MoreSeniors Festival 2020
With NSW Seniors Festival starting from 12 till 23 February we have put together some top picks for this year. There are many more activities and events across the state so be sure […]
Read MoreBushfire Assistance Reference
There are many resources and tools available for people impacted by the current bushfire crisis in NSW. This page is intended to be a one stop reference point giving you […]
Read MoreA personal trainer for Parkinson’s exercise
The benefits of exercise for the general population are well recognised. They include preventing heart disease, reducing the risk of chronic illness, decreasing stress and generally boosting wellbeing. However, people […]
Read MoreHandwriting and Parkinson’s
People living with Parkinson’s have difficulty in controlling movement because of chemical changes taking place in their brains. This can make fine motor skills like writing more difficult. As a […]
Read MoreTips for self-care over Christmas
The Festive Season is a time of joy and celebration. However, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety and difficult to cope with. Your usual routines will probably change […]
Read MoreNew Parkinson’s nurse announced for Tweed Heads
People living with Parkinson’s disease in the Tweed region of northern NSW are set to benefit from the appointment of a Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Northern […]
Read MoreThe impact of Parkinson’s
Help for today … hope for tomorrow Parkinson’s disease impacts more than the individual. It impacts family members, carers, work colleagues, health professionals and places significant burden on Australian society […]
Read MoreConsider a personal trainer for Parkinson’s exercise
The benefits of exercise for the general population are well recognised. They include preventing heart disease, reducing the risk of chronic illness, decreasing stress and generally boosting wellbeing. However, people […]
Read MoreBenefits of a Home Medicines Review
What is a Home Medicines Review Clinical Pharmacist Ben Basger has some advice for people living with Parkinson’s: request a Home Medicines Review every 12 months. “Anyone taking five medications […]
Read MoreGetting the word out
Getting the word out in Parkinson’s Awareness Month Parkinson’s NSW and 24 Support Groups undertook 33 activities to build awareness and raise funds in April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This year […]
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