The flu is a contagious viral infection that spreads every winter and getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against flu. The best time to get the flu vaccine is before the flu season starts. The…
We are celebrating Movement Disorder Day on the 29th of November. Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect bodily motor control, disrupting an individual's life. Prevalence is increasing, outpacing growth estimates. Parkinson's Disease is now the fastest-growing brain disease. We…
We are celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Sunday, the 3rd of December. This year's theme is: “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world.” This theme reflects the need…
Here at Parkinson's Ireland we have been campaigning alongside Parkinson's Europe to ban the use of the controversial pesticide glyphosate over the past few weeks. A vote took place on the 16th of November, in which the EU once again failed…
Our nurse Lisa Wynne took part in an interview with George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D, who advocates on behalf of TogetherForSharon. Lisa discussed her background and the importance of awareness and education as part of her role working with patients with…
Right now, the Parkinson’s community across Europe has a crucial opportunity to ban the use of the controversial pesticide glyphosate – which has been linked to public health risks including cancer, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions – but we need…
I was delighted to join the Neurological Alliance of Ireland last night to celebrate their 20th anniversary and also to wish Professor Orla Hardiman all the best in her retirement as National Clinical Lead for Neurology. She has been a…
Did you know 1 in 6 people with Parkinson’s experience preventable harm in the hospital every year? Parkinson's Foundation released Hospital Care Recommendations aimed to reduce this harm. These recommendations address patients' daily mobility, administration of Parkinson's medications and the…
The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) welcomes the results of a survey which was published by UCC this week, as part of their wider mapping project. The survey sought to understand the services available to people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)…
Word From The New CEO – Shane O’Brien Dear members, I’m delighted to have officially started in my role as CEO this week. I look forward to hopefully meeting you all in person over the coming months, either through your…