International Women’s Day
The incidence of Parkinson’s is lower in women than men, however there are many women living with Parkinson’s and their experience is often very different to that of men. Some studies have indicated women experience tremor and painful early morning muscle contractions than men. Others have found women are more likely to have depression and […]
Fight Parkinson’s-backed research shows improved outcomes using wearable device
Fight Parkinson’s has welcomed publication of a study adding to the body of evidence showing the advantages of using a wearable, continuous objective measurement system to monitor and manage motor symptoms affecting people with Parkinson’s.
Designing evidence-based exercise programs for people living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
In 2018, Dr Susan Slade, Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University, commenced a research project aimed at broadening our understanding of factors that may influence participation in exercise and physical activity by people living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
Fight Parkinson’s continues to support the Victorian Brain Bank Network
Fight Parkinson’s continues to support the Victorian Brain Bank Network (VBBN), auspiced by Melbourne University and the Mental Health Research Institute.
ParkinSong™: A controlled trial of singing-based therapy for Parkinson’s
Fight Parkinson’s has contributed to the body of evidence for ParkinSong™, through our involvement in ParkinSong™: A Controlled Trial of Singing-Based Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease, published in the Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair Journal in May 2019.
ParkinDance: Exploring the power of dance to slow Parkinson’s symptoms
There is growing evidence that physical activity is neuroprotective and may have the capacity to slow the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Movement Disorder Nurse Project – Goulburn Valley Health region
In 2016 we completed a two-year research project with Goulburn Valley Health and the Shepparton Parkinson’s Peer Support Group to evaluate the benefits of a movement disorder nurse in regional areas.
Deloitte Access Economics report
Key findings of the Deloitte Access Economics report include: Parkinson’s costs the Australian community almost $10 billion each year. This figure has almost doubled since 2005 Since 2005, there’s been an increase of 103 percent in direct financial costs of Parkinson’s ($1.1 billion) and an increase of 42 percent ($8.9 billion) in the burden of […]
Fact sheet – Parkinson’s research in Australia
Research plays a vital role in improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s and moving us closer to a cure. This resource offers an overview of Parkinson’s research in Australia, including key areas of focus and how you can get involved. This fact sheet covers: Current areas of research Clinical trials and participation The role […]
Fact sheet – Medical cannabis and Parkinson’s
There is growing interest in the potential use of medical cannabis to relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s.