We published our first research bulletin of 2025 on April 30th, which was emailed to our members. If you missed it, you can download it here. Why is research so important to us? Research is key to making sure our charity has…
Parkinson's Disease has over 40 symptoms and everyone’s experience with it is different. During a nurse zoom clinic last year, we discussed participants first symptoms noticed. What were the first changes they had? 50% of participants noticed a tremor, while…
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with Parkinson’s Awareness Week falling on the 7th-13th of April and World Parkinson's Day taking place on April 11th. Our campaign for the month is ‘Different for Everyone’ and will launch on April 1st, to…
The Irish Pharmacy News recently published their April Edition, which features a piece written by our PD Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne. Lisa's article is titled: 'What is Parkinson's Disease? Treatment Options and Patient Perspective'. Lisa focused on the range of…
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with Parkinson’s Awareness Week falling on the 7th-13th of April and World Parkinson’s Day taking place on April 11th. Our campaign for the month is ‘Different for Everyone’, to spread awareness about the many symptoms…
Thank you to everyone who supported 'A Walk in the Park for Parkinson's' on Saturday, April 5th. We are blown away by the hundreds of people who attended our walks across the country to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's…
For people with Parkinson’s, timing is everything when it comes to medication. These medicines help manage symptoms like stiffness, slowness, and tremors, but they need to be taken on schedule to work their best. Think of it like both catching…
The Irish Parkinson’s Golf Network brings together golfers who live with Parkinson’s, their spouses, partners and care partners in an environment that promotes social golf and to make PD golfers aware of others in their locality. We have around 30…
Spring is a season that brings rejuvenation and renewal, with nature blossoming, days becoming longer, and temperatures warming up. For many, it represents a time of energy and vitality. However, for those living with Parkinson’s disease, the change in season…
Did you know that neurological disorders affect up to 1 billion people worldwide, nearly 1 in 6 of the world's population? Brain Awareness Week is an annual awareness initiative which aims to promote greater awareness of the brain and brain…