Author: Abhisweta Bhattacharjee (Project officer) / Suzanne Timmons The PD-Life project officially began with a two-day Kick-Off meeting in University College Cork (UCC) in early May, bringing together researchers, clinicians, technology experts, and – importantly – people living with Parkinson’s and their representatives. PD-Life…
Researchers at University College Dublin (UCD) are inviting people living with Parkinson’s disease, as well as adults without Parkinson’s, to take part in a research study exploring breathing muscles in Parkinson’s. The study aims to improve understanding of how Parkinson’s…
Our CEO Shane O’Brien attended the PD Life kick-off Meeting at University College Cork last week week alongside Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne and Cork Branch Chairperson Jerome Maume. PD-Life is an all Ireland initiative focused on improving the lives…
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…
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) are conducting a study on the psychological wellbeing and lived experiences of women living with Parkinson’s disease, including challenges and strengths. What’s involved? If you are interested in participating, please complete a short online…
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 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 disease has long been seen as an unavoidable consequence of aging or genetics—but leading experts Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun challenge that belief. In their new book, The Parkinson’s Plan, they argue that most cases are preventable…