Exercise and movement is so important for everyone. The following booklet contains some exercises you can use in the comfort of your own home. This flexibility exercise chart has been developed and updated by Parkinson’s Ireland. We would like to…
Advanced Nurse Practitioner at the Mater Hospital Brian Magennis outlines the top ten causes of a sudden deterioration in Parkinson's Disease (PD) in the chart below: He explained: “Parkinson’s disease by its nature is a slowly progressive condition over time,…
Parkinson’s Ireland (PI) is delighted to announce that we have been awarded state funding to run our Parkinson’s nurse specialist helpline service. This follows a sustained campaign, which highlighted the need for the government to provide funding for PI’s national…
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…
Ahead of next weeks elections, Inclusion Ireland have put together an easy to read guide to voting for disabled people, which you can access through the link in our bio. Click here to access the guide.
This year’s HSE SunSmart campaign officially launched on May 24th. SunSmart is run by the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in collaboration with Healthy Ireland, and works to support people to reduce their risk of skin cancer by protecting their…
As we come into the summer months, you may have plans to travel. Our nurses put together some travel tips for you on documentation, medication, planning and assistance:
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…
This week, Minister Humphreys announced applications are now open for the New Free Travel Scheme Extension. From 29th July, the Free Travel Scheme is being extended to people who have never been medically fit to drive due to a disability,…
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…