Self-Care Day 2026: Your health in your hands
This National Self-Care Day, Fight Parkinson’s explores the key areas of self-care and offers tips on how to implement small changes in your everyday life to care for yourself. What is self-care? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), ‘self-care’ is defined as “the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, […]
Research call-out: Apathy and Motivation in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s apathy study Parkinson’s apathy study Parkinson’s disease is usually considered a disorder of movement, but many patients also suffer from problems with thinking and motivation. At the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University, they will conduct research into the difficulties with cognition and motivation commonly faced by individuals with Parkinson’s. […]
Loneliness and Parkinson’s, reminders for keeping connected with your community
Loneliness Awareness Week shines a light on loneliness and what we can do in our day-to-day lives to help reduce the feeling and look for meaningful connection. A Parkinson’s diagnosis can cause people to retreat from their social circles or lead them to self-isolate, exacerbating feelings of loneliness. Changes in mobility functions and impact on […]
Fact sheet – Depression, anxiety, and apathy
Changes in mood and motivation are common in Parkinson’s, and they deserve just as much attention as physical symptoms. This fact sheet explores depression, anxiety, and apathy in Parkinson’s, including signs to look for and how to seek support. You’ll learn about: Why Parkinson’s affects mood and mental health How to recognise symptoms of anxiety, […]