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…
Parkinson's Ireland were invited to speak in the AV Room at Leinster House on Wednesday, the 17th of April. During this presentation, co-founder of our Cork Branch "Perpetual Motion" choir Jerome Maume spoke about the choir and the importance of…
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has launched a campaign calling for a dedicated Consultant Neurologist for 5 hospitals across Ireland: Bantry General Hospital, Mayo University Hospital, Midland Regional Hospice Portlaoise, Wexford General Hospital, Letterkenny University Hospital. The Neurology Model of…
National Carers Week begins on June 10th and Family Carers Ireland have a wide range of online events organised. See www.eventbrite.ie/o/family-carers-ireland-26362127125 to register or visit www.familycarers.ie/events for info on all upcoming online and in-person events. These include information sessions, music…
Parkinson’s Ireland are happy to support the Mental Health Ireland HELLO, How Are You? campaign launched this week. The campaign aims to tackle the lack of connection or belonging that people experience by inspiring individuals to ask how others are feeling. This…
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce our Social Gathering will take place this year from Monday, the 7th to Wednesday, the 9th of October 2024. Please join us for three days of fun in the beautiful surroundings of the Hodson Bay…
Parkinson's Awareness Week took place from the 8th to the 14th of April 2024. We held our Online Education Conference on Saturday, the 13th of April at 2pm. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Annmarie O'Connor who…
Meet with your local group in Glounthaune Village, Co Cork. When: First Wednesday of each month @12.30 Where: Glounthaune Village Community Centre (T45 K124) For more information, please contact Jackie: 087 2047169
An update on Azilect shortage: As communicated recently, Teva B.V expected a mid-April date for the expected return of Azilect 1mg supply. We have now received notification that Azilect supply has returned and we encourage you to contact your pharmacist to discuss further. …
Parkinson’s Ireland spoke to Limerick born Mary-Ita O’Connor, who featured on RTE’s ‘The Big Life Fix’ in search of a new and improved rollator for her park runs. Mary-Ita was born in 1963 and grew up in West Limerick, but…