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 […]
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 […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: The Why
This Parkinson’s Awareness Month—with only one week left to go!—we are continuing to spread the knowledge of Parkinson’s by answering some Frequently Asked Questions. Read on below to learn the answers to some common ‘Why’ questions about Parkinson’s. The Why Why do people get Parkinson’s? Currently there is no known cause of Parkinson’s or understanding of why some people […]
Parkinson’s Research Symposium 2026: A day of collaboration, innovation, and connection
For over 10 years, the symposium has become a forum for bringing together the Parkinson’s community, researchers, and clinicians, as well as a trusted platform for showcasing high-quality Parkinson’s research, strengthening collaboration across institutions, and supporting translation from discovery to real-world impact. With close to 200 registrations to attend in-person, and over 520 online registrations, […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: The Where
This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we are sharing the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions, to help spread awareness, provide education, and show our support to the Parkinson’s community, no matter which stage of your health journey you might be on. Please read on below, to learn the answers to some of the questions behind the […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: The When
Please read on below to learn about the ‘When’ of Parkinson’s. The When When do you get diagnosed? The majority of Parkinson’s diagnoses occur in individuals over 60 years old. However, approximately 1 in 10 people diagnosed, are younger than 45, which is referred to as Young-Onset Parkinson’s. When does it begin to develop? Parkinson’s typically begins around age […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: The Who
The Who Who is Fight Parkinson’s? As a leading organisation for Parkinson’s, providing research, education, and support, we are constantly working to realise possibilities for people living with Parkinson’s. Over the last 40 years, we have greatly improved quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s, including Young Onset Parkinson’s, and Atypical Parkinson’s (PSP, MSA and CBS). At Fight Parkinson’s, (formerly known as Parkinson’s Victoria) […]