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Are we facing a Parkinson’s pandemic

Historically, Parkinson’s was rare. In 1855, for instance, just 22 people living in the United Kingdom died with Parkinson’s disease. Today, in the United States, the National Institutes of Health […]

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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Michael Costello

 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. Michael Costello was […]

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The challenges of Young Onset Parkinson’s

What are the main differences between Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease and someone who has typical, Late Onset Parkinson’s disease? Why does this subclass of disease exist in younger people, relative […]

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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Marina Haralambous

 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. Marina Haralambous is […]

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Medications on time every time campaign

Mid North Coast Parkinson’s teams embark on medication awareness campaign The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinical Nurse teams in Coffs Clinical Network and Hastings Macleay Clinical Network are embarking on […]

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Support Group Round-up

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Anytime I can visit with a Support Group or SGL either online or in person, I am happy! Thank you for having me, I […]

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Even normal drinking comes with a risk

Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol each week may be linked to cognitive decline associated with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions, according to a new study Led by researchers at the […]

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Common chemical linked to Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease

A common and widely used chemical may be fuelling the rise of the world’s fastest growing neurological condition – Parkinson’s disease. For the past 100 years, trichloroethylene (TCE) has been […]

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PET scan and biomarker can detect Parkinson’s 30 years before symptoms appear

Signs of Parkinson’s disease can be detected 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear using a known biomarker, called F-AV-133, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, according to a new […]

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Mark’s fundraising pilgrimage in Japan

Mark Peterson took Pitch in for Parkinson’s fundraising to a new level earlier this year. On 24 May he set out on a 1200-kilometre temple trek – the Shikoku Temple […]

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How to build a strong support network

When it comes to our mental health and wellbeing, studies have shown that having a good support network with strong relationships you can count on, is vital. A support network […]

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Building resilience

Resilience: Building skills to endure hardship Resilience means being able to adapt to life's misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience. When […]

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16th October 2024

Managing constipation in Parkinson’s 

Constipation is the infrequent passage of hard, dry bowel motions which are difficult to pass.    It is a common problem in Parkinson’s and can also predate the Parkinson’s diagnosis.  Most […]
2nd October 2024
NSW Governor meets Maitland and Port Stephens Support Groups
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales was the guest of honour at an informal gathering with Maitland and Port Stephens Parkinson’s Support Groups […]