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…
National Grief Awareness Week is taking place from January 27th until February 2nd 2025. During this period, the Irish Hospice Foundation will host online events and will run a social media campaign to raise awareness of grief and the services…
Sinead O'Kane and her son Fiachra are taking part in a Parachute jump on Saturday, April 26th. All funds raised will go to Parkinson's Ireland and our Dublin branch. Please click here to share and support their fantastic fundraiser.
Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to launch its new nutrition booklet. This is a joint publication with the INDI (Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute). A good diet is very important in managing Parkinson’s disease. This new publication will be an important…
January can be a busy time for people trying to make new resolutions and often, you may feel under pressure to take on too much too soon. Instead, try and take the time to find balance in your day to…
We published our first research bulletin before Christmas, which was emailed to our members. If you missed it, you can download it here. We would like to thank Dr Emma O'Shea for her valuable contribution to our first research round-up. Why is…