PSP Awareness Month 2026: Michelle and Mark find peace with PSP through normalcy
Michelle first began exhibiting symptoms of PSP in 2021—dragging her left foot and loss of balance. After suffering two bad falls in which she broke both of her shoulders—the right shoulder in 2022, then the left in 2023—Michelle strongly advocated for herself and her wellbeing, telling her GP, “I’m a danger to myself, I need to see another neurologist.” Michelle met with three […]
Sharon’s Trivia Night Fundraiser: A dedication to dad
Parkinson’s trivia night fundraiser Promoting the event through word of mouth, social media, and personal networks, Sharon said that the turnout was fantastic, with 80 guests in attendance, equating to 10 tables of 8. “Returning teams brought new friends, and it was lovely to welcome new faces alongside our familiar ones,” said Sharon. In addition […]
Nominate Fight Parkinson’s for Ritchies Community Benefit Program
By nominating Fight Parkinson’s as your ‘favourite recipient’, you can help us to continue supporting the Parkinson’s (including Young-Onset) and Atypical Parkinson’s (including PSP, MSA, and CBS) community. Scan your card or app every time you shop at Ritchies, and a percentage of your total will be donated to Fight Parkinson’s. Download Ritchies Card app here. Click here to read Ritchies Card Terms and Conditions. […]
Staying protected this cold and flu season
Parkinson’s flu vaccine This year, we’re reminding everyone about: ⭐ Getting your annual flu vaccine This safe, effective shot provides the best defence against flu viruses circulating this season. Call your GP or pharmacy to get vaccinated ASAP. ⭐ Staying up-to-date on COVID-19 Boosters If it’s been 6 months or more since your last COVID […]
PSP Awareness Month 2026: Spotting the red flags
There are no blood tests that can diagnose PSP, although brain scans may reveal a Hummingbird sign in some people with PSP. Generally, tests and scans will be used to rule-out other conditions. It is common for people with early symptoms of PSP to be misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s due to similar symptoms, such as slowness […]
New online course added to the Fight Parkinson’s Community Learning Hub: Sleep and Parkinson’s
Though sleep issues are common in Parkinson’s, it’s important to remember that they can be managed. From learning about REM (rapid eye movement) sleep behaviour disorder, to the effects of Parkinson’s medications on sleep, to keeping a sleep diary, this online course is designed to help you understand common sleep changes associated with Parkinson’s as […]
Living with Parkinson’s: Rey and Nene’s journey riding the waves together
Caregiving is a life-changing experience. After 39 years of working in the corporate world, I happily retired with a plan to check the boxes off our bucket list with Rey. The transition into retirement was going well, but Rey’s Parkinson’s diagnosis in early 2025 came unexpectedly and was mind-blowing. The Parkinson’s diagnosis Before his diagnosis, […]
Palliative Care Week 2026: Encouraging an integrated palliative approach to Parkinson’s care
According to Benzi Kluger, MD, MS, FAAN (professor of neurology and medicine, and Director of the Palliative Care Research Centre and Neuro-palliative Care Division at the University of Rochester Medical Centre in New York), an integrated, palliative approach to healthcare is essential to improving the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s, as […]
PSP Awareness Month 2026: How Fight Parkinson’s supports the PSP community
Here’s what we’ve heard from the PSP community, and how we offer support to people who live with PSP, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals: 🗣️ There is a lack of visibility and awareness of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy as a neurological condition. ✅ Fight Parkinson’s will continue to recognise and promote PSP Awareness Month by […]
International Nurses Day 2026: Honouring an essential segment of the health workforce
Nightingale was put in charge of nursing British and allied soldiers in Turkey during the Crimean War. She spent many hours in the wards (alongside other nurses and caretakers) and her night rounds giving personal care to the wounded established her image as the “Lady with the Lamp.” Her efforts to formalize nursing education led her to establish the first scientifically based nursing school—the Nightingale School […]