Richard Grimmett’s Young Onset Story
At the time, he was working as a funeral director in Ocean Grove. Given that Richard’s father, uncle and brother had previously been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he and his wife Heather were able to spot the symptoms early. Since Parkinson’s was already familiar to them, they found some degree of comfort in knowing that Parkinson’s […]
The rollercoaster ride of Young Onset Parkinson’s
To support Mandy’s 27forParkinson’s fundraising efforts: Mandy is focussing on her health and well-being so she’s in peak condition for her Parkinson’s fight. And she is using the 27forParkinson’s community fundraiser to publicly kick-start her campaign. Mandy’s story begins in 2018 when a tremor was noticed in her right hand during a routine migraine check-up. […]
Improving understanding of YOPD after diagnosis
Central to this research will be examination of how those diagnosed with YOPD engage in strategies to retain their past, experience the present and reflect on possible futures. The Monash University research project aims to better understand the psychosocial impacts of YOPD and help identify a roadmap for understanding YOPD after diagnosis. It builds on […]
Being Young at Park
A Fight Parkinson’s Ambassador and Member of the Governance and Research Committee, Karyn is also a keen a blogger, sharing her knowledge and experiences online. She also founded Young at Park, a support group for people living with Young Onset Parkinson’s. Karyn has raised thousands of dollars to support services and research into Parkinson’s. In […]