Recent News
Update on the Covid-19 Stability Grand Fund
We recently got very good news that the application for the Covid-19 Stability Grant Fund, submitted by the National Office has been approved. A sum of €159,845 has awarded to...
Marathon Runner, Keelin Skillington from Cork raises €4.9K for Parkinson’s & sets new PB of 3 Hours & 30 Mins!
Amazing day for Corkman, Keelin Skillington who has raised nearly €5k for Parkinson's Ireland by running a solo marathon in Glanmire ! Keelin completed the marathon in 3 hours 30...
Events
VHI WOMEN’S MINI VIRTUAL MARATHON 2020
AGM 2020 – On Zoom
Malahide Golf Club Charity Golf Classic
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Our nurse Alison introduces information videos for people with Parkinson’s, and possible causes for a sudden deterioration or worsening of symptoms.
Rock Steady Boxing
Non-contact, fitness inspired boxing programme
Specifically designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease
Can dramatically improve people’s everyday lives…more info
#EPDA has signed up to @PDAvengers' efforts to build a global community & read their mthly e-newsletter, which challenges all #PDAvengers to recruit 5 people a mth. Pls sign up & join this global effort https://www.pdavengers.com/get-involved
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Insightful article by @Sabina_Brennan in todays @IT_HealthPlus explains the issue of #Covid_19 & neurological effects. Serious implications for already underresourced neurological care services in Ireland which were at breaking point pre COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2H6iezj
Family carers interested in learning more about medication safety may wish to attend the #EMeRGe2020 online conference on September 28th. See below for registration details and further info. https://twitter.com/EmergeIRL/status/1303798053657337859
Registration is now open for #EMeRGe2020. A half day of exciting talks from speakers including @BryonyDF @AlpanaMair @pharmacoepircsi @Tagrimes @EmilyMpsi @Jibberydo @kierandalton99 & more. Registration is free but places are limited. Sign up now! https://bit.ly/3igCSdF
This is what it’s like for many of us living with bloody #Parkinsons
Every flipping day.
Several times every flipping day, actually.
Thanks @omotolathomas8 for sharing so bravely xxxx @ParkinsonsIre @move4parkinsons https://twitter.com/omotolathomas8/status/1301093605667373056
RT if you experience something similar, or know a PLWP that does.
Dear @Merck ... getting my #sinemet pills out of its packaging should not be this difficult. Work with PLWPs to #repackagethepackaging @MSDintheUK @USMerckProducts @MerckforMothers @MSDManualPro @MSDManualHome
Irish author shares her experience of living with PD ‘because Parkinson’s is a complex disease. Explaining symptoms to others and knowing with whom to do that are two challenges most people with the condition face.’ https://parkinsonslife.eu/kathleen-reardon-writing-with-parkinsons/ @euparkinsons @PdAvengers @ParkinsonsIre
AGM October 2020 https://www.parkinsons.ie/agm-october-2020/ #Parkinsons