Parkinson’s Ireland is sharing a new survey from the Dublin Neurological Institute and the Mater Hospital exploring how people with Parkinson’s disease feel about using technology to monitor their condition. Your input will help improve future care and support by…
We are pleased to share information about a research study being conducted by Katie Hennigan, Occupational Therapist at Connolly Hospital and MSc student in Older Person’s Rehabilitation at University College Cork. Katie is undertaking a research project exploring the views,…
We’re delighted to announce that Exercise Classes with Gráinne McKeown will be resuming on Friday, January 30th at 11:00am. Fun, friendly exercise sessions for people with Parkinson’s, designed to improve strength, balance and mobility in a supportive and social setting. No fitness experience…
The charity has moved from its current annual membership model to lifetime membership for a once-off payment of €50. We will be facilitating phased payments for anyone who wishes to avail of this. As a charity, we measure success on…
We are delighted to announce that the Yoga for YPI members will resume on January 7th. The class is delivered via Zoom from 7pm to 8pm every Wednesday evening. Benefits of Chair Yoga Helps you to relax Builds strength in muscles Pain management Helps…
Beginners Chair Yoga resumes on January 7th at 6.15pm to 6.45pm! The class will then continue every Wednesday at the same time. This Yoga session is completed from a chair and is suitable for all levels. Benefits of Chair Yoga…
The festive season brings joy, warmth, and connection—but it can also feel overwhelming, especially for those living with Parkinson’s. Here are some practical tips to help you enjoy the celebrations while keeping stress to a minimum. Plan Ahead for Peace…
We are pleased to share our latest research bulletin, which highlights recent developments and ongoing progress in Parkinson’s research. This update aims to keep our members informed about current studies, emerging findings and advances that may shape future care and…
By Sophie Crooks Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurological condition worldwide, yet public understanding of the condition remains limited. My doctoral research, carried out in Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with Parkinson’s Ireland, is the first study to…
Parkinson's Ireland was delighted to host a successful inaugural Young Onset Parkinson's Disease conference in the Marine Hotel, Sutton last Saturday. There were over 40 participants who enjoyed various workshops including very informative sessions on Living with YOPD from Dr.…